Robert Ito, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, leveraged his stature to embody authoritative yet approachable characters throughout his acting career. Best known for portraying the meticulous lab assistant Sam Fujiyama on the long-running series Quincy, M.E., his height perfectly suited the role's blend of precision and presence. Ito also commanded the screen as Minoru Genda, the strategic leader in the 1976 epic Midway, where his 171.5 cm frame added realism to the naval commander's poise. A Canadian actor of Japanese ancestry, Ito's height enhanced his versatility across television and film highlights.