Alan Bates, precisely 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) tall, embodied a commanding yet versatile screen presence that defined his illustrious career in British and Hollywood cinema.
His exact height lent an ideal physicality to iconic roles, such as the earthy, passionate Basil in Zorba the Greek, the rugged farmer Gabriel Oak in Far from the Madding Crowd, and the intense Rupert Birkin in Women in Love, enhancing his reputation as a leading man with relatable stature.
- Starred in The Fixer, An Unmarried Woman, Hamlet, and Georgy Girl, where his 177.8 cm frame amplified dramatic intensity.
- Later shone in Gosford Park, his height underscoring authoritative characters.
Bates' height was central to his enduring image as a multifaceted actor across stage and screen.