Russell Means, at an imposing 6ft 1 (185.4 cm), was an Oglala Lakota activist, actor, musician, and writer whose towering height enhanced his commanding presence in activism and film roles.
His stature perfectly suited powerful portrayals of Native American warriors and leaders in films like The Last of the Mohicans, Pocahontas, Natural Born Killers, and Pathfinder, amplifying his on-screen intensity and real-life advocacy for indigenous rights.
A key figure in the American Indian Movement, Means' height symbolized the strength he brought to his lifelong fight for Native American sovereignty.