Robert Forster, precisely 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm) tall, embodied a rugged, imposing everyman presence that defined his commanding screen image across decades of Hollywood roles.
His exact height lent authenticity to tough, street-smart characters like the bail bondsman Max Cherry in Jackie Brown (1997), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and action heroes such as Captain Dan Holland in The Black Hole (1979) and Abdul Rafai in The Delta Force (1986).
- Breakout in Medium Cool (1969) as John Cassellis, where his stature amplified the film's raw intensity.
- Early roles in Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967) and The Stalking Moon (1968) showcased his solid, versatile build.
- Later highlights in The Descendants, Mulholland Dr., and TV's Heroes.