Steve Kanaly commands attention at an exact 6ft ½ (184.2 cm), a height that perfectly embodied the rugged, towering rancher Ray Krebbs on the iconic CBS series Dallas. His imposing stature amplified the character's authoritative presence amid the Ewing family's dramatic power struggles, making him a standout in the primetime soap opera from 1978 to 1989.
Kanaly's height also enhanced his roles in films like Dillinger, Sliding Home, and The Wind and the Lion, where his tall, athletic build contributed to his charismatic screen image as a leading man.