At 6ft 2 (188 cm), Jeff Daniels possesses a commanding stature that amplifies his on-screen presence across comedy and drama. His tall frame enhanced iconic roles like the bumbling Lloyd in Dumb and Dumber, the principled journalist in The Newsroom, and historical figures in Gettysburg. Highlights include star turns in Terms of Endearment, Speed, The Purple Rose of Cairo, and Pleasantville. In 1991, Daniels founded the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea, Michigan, channeling his multifaceted talents as actor, musician, and playwright.