Rene Kirby

Rene Kirby

Known for

Acting

Born

February 27, 1955

Birthplace

Burlington, Vermont, USA

Died

July 11, 2025 (aged 70)

Biography

Rene Kirby was an American film and television actor. He was perhaps best known for his performance in the Farrelly Brothers' film Shallow Hal, in which he plays the role of Walt, a man who, like Kirby himself, was born with spina bifida.

Best known work

Shallow Hal
Shallow Hal
2001
Carnivàle
Carnivàle
2003

Filmography

  1. 2003

    CarnivàleTV

    as Hoppy (1 episode)

  2. 2001

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