David Keith, precisely 5ft 11 (180.3 cm) tall, leveraged his imposing stature to embody authoritative figures in Hollywood blockbusters. His height enhanced his rugged, commanding screen presence in military dramas like An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) and Behind Enemy Lines (2001), as well as action thrillers such as U-571 (2000) and Daredevil (2003). In horror like Firestarter (1984), his tall frame amplified the intensity of his villainous roles, making him a go-to actor for physically dominant characters.