Michael Moriarty, towering at 6ft 3 (190.5 cm), brought an imposing physical presence to his iconic roles as an American-Canadian actor and jazz musician.
His commanding height amplified his authoritative portrayal of Executive Assistant District Attorney Ben Stone on the TV series Law & Order, where he earned Emmy and Golden Globe awards. In films like Clint Eastwood's Pale Rider, Q, A Return to Salem's Lot, The Hanoi Hilton, and James Dean, Moriarty's tall, rugged frame perfectly suited intense, larger-than-life characters, enhancing his screen dominance.