Vincent Schiavelli, towering at 6ft 4 (193 cm), was an instantly recognizable American character actor whose extraordinary height and lanky frame, influenced by Marfan syndrome, defined his haunting on-screen presence.
His imposing stature made him ideal for memorable roles in films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ghost, Amadeus, and Batman Returns, where he often portrayed eccentric, sad-faced figures that leveraged his unique physicality.
Beyond acting on stage, screen, and television, Schiavelli also wrote about food, but his 6ft 4 silhouette remained central to his career legacy.