Conrad Veidt, with his towering 6ft 2 ½ (189.2 cm) stature, was a commanding German actor whose height amplified his sinister and enigmatic screen presence in early cinema classics. His lanky, imposing frame made him ideal for iconic villain roles, such as the somnambulist in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920), the disfigured Gwynplaine in The Man Who Laughs (1928), and Major Heinrich Strasser in Casablanca (1942).
- Key films: The Hands of Orlac (1924), Dark Journey (1937), The Spy in Black (1939), A Woman's Face (1941), The Thief of Bagdad (1940), All Through the Night (1942).
- Veidt's height contributed to his unforgettable silhouette in German Expressionism and Hollywood thrillers.