Emil Jannings, a towering 6ft 0 (182.9 cm) figure, embodied the ideal of the big, burly German film star during Hollywood's silent era.
His commanding height amplified his powerful screen presence in landmark films like The Last Laugh, The Last Command, The Way of All Flesh, The Blue Angel, The Patriot, and Faust, where he portrayed authoritative, larger-than-life characters that captivated audiences in the 1920s.
Born in Switzerland but a staple of German cinema, Jannings' stature made him unforgettable as one of the era's most imposing leading men.