Timothy Carey, towering at an imposing 6ft 3¾ (192.4 cm), was an American character actor whose extraordinary height amplified his menacing screen presence in iconic films. His lanky, intimidating stature made him unforgettable as the psychopathic hitman in Stanley Kubrick's The Killing (1956), the volatile gangster in Paths of Glory (1957), and the hulking thug in One Eyed Jacks (1961).
- Loomed large as the eccentric bookmaker in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), where his height underscored his unpredictable menace.
- Delivered a breakout performance in Bayou (1957), leveraging his stature for raw intensity.
Carey's 6ft 3¾ frame defined his career as Hollywood's go-to giant for offbeat, larger-than-life villains.