Albert Dekker was an imposing American character actor whose towering 6ft 2 (188 cm) height defined his rugged, bear-like screen presence, often described as a "six-foot-two, 220-pound bear of a man." This commanding stature amplified his memorable performances as villains and tough characters in classic films including Dr. Cyclops, The Killers (1946), Kiss Me Deadly, East of Eden, and The Wild Bunch.