Paul Winfield, standing tall at 6ft 2 (188 cm), brought an imposing physical presence to his roles as an acclaimed American actor. His commanding height amplified his powerful screen image in landmark films like Sounder, where he portrayed a resilient father figure, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan as the dignified Captain Terrell. Winfield's stature also suited intense characters in The Terminator, Presumed Innocent, and White Dog, while contributing to his authoritative turns on TV in L.A. Law and the sitcom 227.