Robert Preston, precisely 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) tall, commanded screens and stages with a stature that perfectly suited his versatile leading man persona in Hollywood classics. His height lent an authoritative yet approachable presence to iconic roles, such as the silver-tongued Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man, the sophisticated mentor in Victor Victoria, and rugged characters in The Sundowners, Junior Bonner, and How the West Was Won. Preston's physical poise enhanced his performances in Mame, The Last Starfighter, and Semi-Tough, making him a standout in musicals, westerns, and sci-fi.