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* Wang Fu-Ming in ''Bodyguards and Assassins''.

* Several characters in ''Webcomic/TowerOfGod'' fulfil this role. Giant alligator Rak Wraithraiser is the BigGuy (and also [[HiddenDepths astonishingly keen]] and intuitive), [[DropTheHammer Kurudan]] is a really big BigGuy for [[TomboyPrincess Yuri's]] team and Kang Horyang is the BigGuy for the [[OldHeroNewPals season two team]].

* Pumbaa from ''Disney/TheLionKing'' is Class 2.

* ''Disney/WreckItRalph'': The titular Ralph is a 9-feet-tall and 643 pound HotBlooded DestructiveSaviour, something that he himself lampshades in the opening of the film.

* ''Roleplay/GlobalGuardiansPBEMUniverse'': Ultra-Man, a stalwart member of the Global Guardians is a bit of a mix between the GentleGiant and the GeniusBruiser. Regardlesss, he is the moral compass of the team.

** A ''closet'' Gentle Giant may also look like the typical tough guy.

They are usually unflinchingly loyal, and often they are the largest member of TheTeam and more effective in combat than anyone else. (Sometimes combined.) They will often be the point man that holds off the {{mooks}} while the others challenge the BigBad. While TheLeader and TheLancer fight [[BashBrothers side-by-side]], The Big Guy can be a OneManArmy. Against stronger enemies they might end up suffering TheWorfEffect; getting trounced to set up the villain as a credible threat.

Usually what holds them back from [[TheLeader leadership]] is being DumbMuscle, they know how to [[PutTheirHeadsTogether knock heads together]] but don't do much in the way of strategy. Despite this, as renowned warriors, they may still exercise authority over the [[RedShirtArmy support]] [[MenOfSherwood troops]].

'''Note''': The Big Guy may ''not'' necessarily be the strongest in the team, [[ProtagonistPowerUpPrivileges (and usually isn't by the end.)]] They just have to be the one who, out of most duties, ''specializes'' in physical fighting.

* The GentleGiant who [[BewareTheNiceOnes you don't want to push too far.]] Outside of battle he is the calming element in the group, offering both experience and wisdom, or just able to pull two others apart easily. In this case he may show signs of TheHeart or TheMentor.

* A GeniusBruiser who can also fill the role of TheSmartGuy. This character is rare, (presumably also for balance reasons) as TheSmartGuy is traditionally unimposing and the NonActionGuy. This version uses their muscle intelligently, the polar opposite of the DumbMuscle.

* ''Film/SpiceWorld'': [[Music/SpiceGirls Sporty Spice]] [[Music/MelanieC]], of course. Especially when she dives into the drink to deal with Victoria and the two girls who fell over the party boat.

* ''Film/SpiceWorld'': [[Music/SpiceGirls Sporty Spice]], of course. Especially when she dives into the drink to deal with Victoria and the two girls who fell over the party boat.

* ''Film/SpiceWorld'': [[Music/SpiceGirls Sporty Spice]], of course. Especially when she dives into the drink to deal with Victoria and the two girls who fell over the party boat.* ''Film/XMenFilmSeries''

* ''Film/XMenFilmSeries''

* ''Film/SpiceWorld'': [[Music/SpiceGirls Sporty Spice]], of course. Especially when she dives into the drink to deal with Victoria and the two girls who fell over the party boat.

* ''Film/SpiceWorld'': [[Music/SpiceGirls Sporty Spice]] [[Music/MelanieChisholm Mel C]], of course. Especially when she dives into the drink to deal with Victoria and the two girls who fell over the party boat.

* ''Film/SpiceWorld'': [[Music/SpiceGirls Sporty Spice ]] Music/MelC, of course. Especially when she dives into the drink to deal with Victoria and the two girls who fell over the party boat.

* Killer Croc in Film/SuicideSquad.

In any decent FiveManBand, someone's gotta be the powerhouse.

More women are filling this role, which used to be a rarity unless the ''[[AmazonBrigade whole team]]'' [[AmazonBrigade was composed of women]]. Since physical strength is usually a masculine trait, she may be a tomboy, {{Ladette}}, or if she's not lucky [[BrawnHilda mannish]]. But you can flip this on its head by making her the Amazon: [[StatuesqueStunner big]], [[BoobsOfSteel and]] [[AmazonianBeauty beautiful]].

* Kilowog is this among the GreenLantern Corps.

* Peter Panda in ''Podcast/PastDivision'' wields a giant maul and is the most physically strong of the party. He's also [[PettingZooPeople a 350-pound bear]].

* Ben Grimm[=/=]The Thing from ''ComicBook/UltimateFantasticFour'' is the strongest and largest member of the team. He's also pretty big when he's human, too.

Not to be confused with that ''other'' [[{{God}} Big Guy]].

Can have some overlap with ScaryBlackMan and the ProudWarriorRaceGuy especially when dealing with [[OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame dwarves.]] Often a victim of BigGuyFatalitySyndrome.

* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'s'' Send Your OCs fanfic, ''Fanfic/PokemonTakeTwo'', gives us Raion, the protagonist. She may not be anything special when it comes to Pokémon training, but has more physical strength than a ten-year-old child should.

** Actually, there is Dietrich and Ferro who are wasted earlier but it doesn't matter Vasquez is the clear point and the [[TheBerserker Berserker]] of the group.

** Actually, there is Dietrich and Ferro who are wasted earlier but it doesn't matter Vasquez is the clear point and the [[TheBerserker]] of the group.