Dennis Weaver, standing tall at an exact 6ft 2 (188 cm), embodied the rugged, imposing stature perfect for his iconic Western roles.
- His commanding 6ft 2 frame made him a standout as the loyal deputy Chester Goode on Gunsmoke, limping alongside the even taller James Arness.
- In McCloud, Weaver's towering 188 cm height enhanced his image as the fish-out-of-water cowboy marshal navigating New York City.
- His powerful build at 6ft 2 shone in films like Duel and TV's Gentle Ben, where his physical presence amplified his authoritative screen persona.
Weaver's exact height defined his memorable cowboy archetype across decades of television and film.