Jim Davis, towering at an exact 6ft 2½ (189.2 cm), was an American actor whose imposing height perfectly suited his rugged, authoritative image. Best remembered as the patriarchal oil baron Jock Ewing on the hit TV series Dallas, his commanding stature enhanced his portrayal of the tough Texas tycoon. Davis starred in over 400 films and numerous Westerns, where his tall frame amplified his presence as a strong, no-nonsense leading man.