Jon Polito, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, was an iconic American character actor whose average height amplified his everyman toughness in memorable roles. His stature contributed to the gritty, street-smart image in Coen Brothers masterpieces like Miller's Crossing as Johnny Caspar, Barton Fink, and The Big Lebowski as Da Lebowski's bodyguard. Polito's commanding presence shone in The Crow and countless films, making his height a perfect fit for larger-than-life gangsters and detectives.