George C. Scott, standing at an imposing 6ft 0 (182.9 cm), brought a commanding physical presence to his iconic roles as a classic Hollywood actor, often portraying authoritative figures whose stature amplified their intensity.
His exact height suited the powerful General Patton in Patton (1970), earning him an Academy Award he famously declined, as well as the volatile General Buck Turgidson in Dr. Strangelove (1964) and the shrewd Bert Gordon in The Hustler (1961). A 1960 interview noted he was 'six feet tall and quite slender but very strong,' highlighting how his build fueled his rugged screen image in films like Anatomy of a Murder (1959), The Hospital (1971), and The Exorcist III (1990).
- Key highlights: Oscar-nominated for The Hustler and Anatomy of a Murder; Broadway acclaim in The Andersonville Trial.