Howard Keel, standing at a commanding 6ft 4 (193 cm), was an iconic American actor and singer whose towering stature amplified his charismatic presence in Hollywood musicals and television.
His imposing height often necessitated creative set adjustments, like placing petite co-stars on boxes or positioning him in dug-out holes to match scenes, as he quipped about partners like 4-foot-11 Janie Powell and 5-foot-1 Kathryn Grayson.
Keel shone in classics such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Show Boat, Annie Get Your Gun, Calamity Jane, and Kiss Me Kate, later joining the cast of TV's Dallas, where his rich bass-baritone and physical dominance left an indelible mark.