Dan Lauria, standing tall at 5ft 11 (180.3 cm), brought commanding presence to his iconic role as the stern father Jack Arnold in The Wonder Years (1988–1993). His exact height enhanced the authoritative image of the blue-collar patriarch, making his on-screen discipline feel imposingly real.
Lauria's sturdy 5ft 11 frame also suited his lead role as Jack Sullivan in Sullivan and Son (2012–2014), where he embodied a relatable bar owner with physical gravitas in comedic scenarios.