Brad Henke, a towering 6ft 4 (193 cm) former professional footballer, dominated as a defensive lineman in the NFL and Arena Football League after starring at the University of Arizona.
Transitioning to acting, his imposing height became both an asset and a challenge; as he told Variety, "I'm 6-foot-4, which makes it difficult to be considered for the lead of a series." Henke shone in roles like Desi Piscatella on Orange Is the New Black and in Going to California, where his stature enhanced tough, physical characters.