Grayson McCouch, precisely 6ft 0 (182.9 cm) tall, is an American actor whose commanding height has defined his on-screen presence in soap operas. Best known for his role on As the World Turns, his stature lent authority and charisma to leading man characters, enhancing his image as a tall, charismatic heartthrob. Born in New York City to a musician mother and banker father, McCouch's height perfectly suited the dramatic intensity of daytime TV drama.