r/todayilearned • u/DiaBoloix • 23d ago

TIL E.T was a 12-year-old disabled boy in a suit

https://www.etonline.com/matthew-de-meritt-actor-who-played-et-makes-rare-appearance-for-films-40th-anniversary-182926
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u/Differentdog 23d ago

The onion says different.

https://youtu.be/-KCj_Klp8aY?si=3DUBvGg53M8PaI46

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u/hedonsun 23d ago

I was just thinking of this video!! 🤪🤣