Robert Young, standing at an exact 6ft 0 (182.9 cm), was an American actor whose tall, lean frame—often noted in the late 1930s as six feet and 160 pounds—perfectly suited his image as the ideal, authoritative family man and doctor.
His height contributed to the commanding presence in landmark TV roles like the wise father in Father Knows Best and compassionate physician in Marcus Welby, M.D.. Key films include Crossfire, The Mortal Storm, Lady Be Good, The Enchanted Cottage, and The Canterville Ghost, where his stature enhanced his versatile screen persona.