Pernell Roberts, precisely 6ft 0 (182.9 cm) tall, commanded screens with his imposing stature that perfectly suited his rugged, authoritative personas. Best remembered as Adam Cartwright, the eldest son on Bonanza (1959-1965), his height enhanced the character's strong, level-headed rancher image alongside his towering co-stars.
Later, Roberts headlined Trapper John, M.D. (1979-1986), where his 6ft 0 frame lent gravitas to the brilliant, no-nonsense surgeon. A versatile stage, film, and TV actor, singer, and activist, his height was a defining asset in embodying commanding figures throughout his career.