Brian Dennehy, at a commanding 6ft 3 (190.5 cm), embodied a towering, rugged presence that defined his career as an American actor of stage, film, and television.
His imposing height and craggy, Irish boxer-like build amplified his memorable roles in films like First Blood, Tommy Boy, Silverado, Cocoon, and F/X, where he often portrayed tough, authoritative figures.
Dennehy earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for his towering performance as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman (2000).