Henry Wilcoxon, at a commanding 6ft 3 (190.5 cm), towered as a leading man in Cecil B. DeMille's epic films, his imposing height enhancing his heroic image in roles like the valiant knight in The Crusades and the mighty Samson in Samson and Delilah.
His stature made him a perfect foil to DeMille's shorter frame, contributing to standout performances in Cleopatra, Scaramouche, Mrs. Miniver, and Man in the Wilderness. Wilcoxon also served as DeMille's associate producer on later films, leveraging his physical presence and screen authority throughout his career.