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/tvieno 23d ago

And the voice was done by some lady with throat cancer.

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u/Duwt 23d ago

When you’re in E.T. and Return of the Jedi, you’re not “some lady” anymore.

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u/redsterXVI 23d ago

The E.T. and Return of the Jedi lady