Bob Gunton, standing at an exact 6ft 0 (182.9 cm), is an American character actor whose commanding height has defined his authoritative screen presence in film and television.
His imposing stature was key to portraying the stern Warden Samuel Norton in The Shawshank Redemption, enhancing the character's dominance and making him ideal for such roles over shorter actors. Gunton's 6ft 0 frame also suited villains in Demolition Man, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, and the intense Ethan Rom on 24.
In the Marvel series Daredevil, his height amplified the menace of his character, solidifying his career as a go-to actor for tall, formidable figures.