Henry Silva, towering at an imposing 6ft 2 (188 cm), was a retired American actor whose commanding height amplified his menacing screen presence as criminals and gangsters in international genre cinema.
Described as 175 pounds of muscle with a lean, swarthy face, high cheekbones, and deep-set eyes, his 6ft 2 stature made him ideal for tough-guy roles, enhancing his cruel, intimidating image across decades of films.
- Featured in Ocean's 11 (1960) alongside the Rat Pack
- Starred in Johnny Cool and The Italian Connection
- Appeared in The Manchurian Candidate, Above the Law, and Code of Silence
Silva's height was a key asset in his prolific career as a character actor staple.