Felix Silla (Cousin Itt From 'The Addams Family)Then & Now! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-29-2010, 01:53 AM

The diminutive Cousin Itt was played by Felix Silla, a small in stature former circus performer from Italy who spoke little or no English when he was hired on the spot to play the part. He had no idea what he was supposed to do or that his character was completely covered with hair, often wearing only sunglasses, gloves, and a derby. His gibberish language was created by the sound people, and Silla's Cousin Itt was one of the most beloved of the entire Addams bunch. Silla has also done stunt work in many films, often doubling for children because of his size. He is 70 years old, having been married to his wife Susan since 1965.

old grouch · 12-29-2010, 03:14 PM

Looks like he got a haircut.

Marvo301 · 12-29-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

Looks like he got a haircut.

Hey it was the 60's! Everyone was wearing their hair long back then!

McGillicuddy · 12-29-2010, 04:03 PM

He also played the robot Twiki, in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century .

Retro4Life · 12-29-2010, 06:49 PM

I always loved Cousin Itt. I used to try to imitate his "Itt speak" when I was young, and was always drawing his likeness in my grade school notebooks.

Great to see Silla looking spry and healthy, too!

12-29-2010, 01:53 AM	#1
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12-29-2010, 06:49 PM	#5
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	I always loved Cousin Itt. I used to try to imitate his "Itt speak" when I was young, and was always drawing his likeness in my grade school notebooks. Great to see Silla looking spry and healthy, too!
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12-29-2010, 03:14 PM	#2
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Looks like he got a haircut.

12-29-2010, 04:03 PM	#4
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	He also played the robot Twiki, in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century .