Joe Lara, towering at an exact 6ft 3 (190.5 cm), embodied the ultimate jungle hero as Tarzan in the 1989 TV movie Tarzan in Manhattan and the 1996-1997 series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures. His commanding height amplified his martial arts prowess and muscular physique, making him ideal for action-packed roles in straight-to-video films like American Cyborg. As an actor, musician, and fighter, Lara's stature defined his rugged, larger-than-life screen presence.