Lorne Greene, at an exact 6ft 0 (182.9 cm), commanded screens with his towering presence as the authoritative Ben Cartwright in Bonanza, where his height perfectly suited the role of the rugged family patriarch leading his sons across the frontier.
His stature further amplified his commanding image as Commander Adama in Battlestar Galactica, embodying leadership and resilience. Greene's 6ft 0 frame also shone in radio work, nature documentaries like Lorne Greene's New Wilderness, and memorable TV commercials, enhancing his versatile career as a Canadian actor, singer, and personality.