Burl Ives, precisely 6ft 0 (182.9 cm) tall, commanded attention with his towering stature and robust 270-pound frame, as noted in his 1995 obituary. This imposing height perfectly suited his rugged, authoritative screen presence in iconic films like Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Big Country, East of Eden, Day of the Outlaw, and Summer Magic. As a celebrated folk singer, musician, actor, and author, his height amplified his larger-than-life image, from booming ballads to memorable character roles.