Roy Brocksmith, standing at exactly 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), was an American character actor whose average yet imposing height perfectly suited his memorable roles as quirky authority figures and distinctive sidekicks in film.
His stature contributed to the commanding presence he brought to characters like Dr. Edgemar in Total Recall, the eccentric board member in The Hudsucker Proxy, the pharmacist in Arachnophobia, and supporting parts in Kull the Conqueror and Scrooged, enhancing his bulbous-nosed, heavyset image that made him unforgettable on screen.
- Graduated from Quincy University in 1970
- Known for blending everyday height with larger-than-life personality in Hollywood