Robert Golden Armstrong Jr., known professionally as R. G. Armstrong, commanded screens at an imposing 6ft 3 (190.5 cm), his towering height amplifying his rugged, authoritative presence as a character actor.
Born April 7, 1917, in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, U.S., Armstrong's stature made him perfect for menacing villains and tough lawmen in iconic films like Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, Predator, and countless westerns, enhancing his gravelly-voiced intensity across over 200 roles.