Dean Jagger, standing tall at 6ft 1 ½ (186.7 cm), brought an imposing physical presence to his roles as a distinguished American film, stage, and television actor. His height enhanced his authoritative portrayals in military dramas like Twelve O'Clock High (1949), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and rugged characters in Westerns such as Bad Day at Black Rock and Pursued.
- Key films: King Creole, White Christmas, Elmer Gantry, The Robe, The Nun's Story, Cash McCall
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star at 1523 Vine Street
Jagger's stature at 186.7 cm perfectly suited his versatile career spanning decades of memorable performances.