Ben Johnson, towering at an exact 6ft 2 (188 cm), embodied the ideal rugged cowboy with his commanding height that defined his screen presence in classic Westerns. A 1955 publication in 'Cattleman' highlighted him as "6 feet, 2 inches, and weighs 215 pounds," underscoring his physically imposing stature perfect for authoritative roles. He starred in memorable films including The Last Picture Show, Wagon Master, The Wild Bunch, The Sugarland Express, Hang 'Em High, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Shane, The Getaway, One Eyed Jacks, and Rio Grande, where his height enhanced his authentic, larger-than-life cowboy image.