Adam Nagaitis, standing at 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm), is a British actor whose compact yet commanding stature perfectly suits his intense portrayals of historical figures enduring extreme hardships.
Best known for his role as Caulker's Mate Cornelius Hickey in The Terror, Nagaitis's 171.5 cm height enhances the character's wiry resilience during the doomed Arctic expedition.
He further showcased his physical presence as firefighter Vasily Ignatenko in HBO's Chernobyl, where his 5ft 7 ½ frame embodies the everyday heroism amid nuclear disaster.
Born in Chorley, Lancashire, his grounded build has become a signature in dramatic roles.