Mark Harelik, precisely 6ft 0 (182.9 cm) tall, commands a solid, authoritative presence that enhances his portrayals of complex characters in film, TV, and stage.
His stature suits the gravitas of roles like Branch Rickey in 42, where his height underscores the executive's commanding influence in baseball history, and supporting parts in Jurassic Park III, Election, and Watching the Detectives.
- On TV, his 6ft 0 frame adds depth to appearances in The Big Bang Theory and Preacher.
- As a playwright, his play The Immigrant draws from his grandfather's story, with Harelik's height evoking the resilient immigrant archetype.
Born June 5, 1951, in Hamilton, Texas, Harelik's career spans decades, his exact height central to his versatile, imposing screen image.