George Kennedy, a towering 6ft 4 (193 cm) presence in Hollywood, leveraged his massive stature and rugged 210-230 pound build to embody intimidating, larger-than-life characters across over 100 films and TV shows.
His height defined roles in classics like Cool Hand Luke (Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor), The Dirty Dozen, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Charade, Earthquake, and the Naked Gun series, where he loomed over co-stars, amplifying his tough-guy image.
In the Army Air Corps and beyond, Kennedy bonded with fellow giants like 6ft 4 Raymond Burr, giggling about nearly breaking chairs under their combined weight. Contrasting his tiny 5ft 2 ballerina mother, his imposing frame was Hollywood's ultimate physical force.