Jack Kesy, towering at an imposing 6ft 1 (185.4 cm), brings a commanding physical presence to his roles as an American actor. His height enhances his portrayal of the menacing vampire master Gabriel Bolivar in the FX series The Strain (2014–2016), adding to the character's intimidating aura. Kesy's stature also suits his tough-guy turns, such as Roller Husser in the TNT dark comedy Claws (2017–19), the lifeguard in Baywatch, and action roles in Death Wish (2017) and Intruders.