Don Stroud, towering at 6ft 1 ¾ (187.3 cm), is an American actor, musician, and surfer whose commanding height defined his rugged image in Hollywood.
Born in Hawaii, his tall, athletic frame excelled in surfing and lent an imposing physicality to tough-guy roles in films like Coogan's Bluff, Joe Kidd, Bloody Mama, The Buddy Holly Story, Django Unchained, The Amityville Horror, and Licence to Kill.
Starring in over 100 films and 175 TV shows, Stroud's 6ft 1 ¾ stature made him ideal for physically dominant characters across decades.