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Instead of allowing that disappointment to become the final chapter, he walked into Hollywood and discovered that the same towering 6-foot-4 frame that had served him on the athletic field could command an entirely different arena. Casting directors immediately had something visually unforgettable to work with. Gibb looked like someone audiences should fear the moment he appeared, and he learned how to turn that physical presence into comedy, menace, and eventually genuine affection.