What is Alec Newman's Height?

Alec Newman, precisely 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) tall, is a Scottish actor whose average stature enhances his versatile on-screen presence, allowing him to embody both heroic leads and relatable everymen convincingly.

Born 27 November 1974 in Glasgow, Scotland, Newman's height suits the commanding yet grounded physique of Paul Atreides in the Sci-Fi Channel's 2000 Dune miniseries, a role that launched his career.

• His 5ft 8 frame brings intensity to action thrillers like A Lonely Place to Die.
• It fits the brooding scientist in Frankenstein (2004) and futuristic roles in The Gene Generation.
• Newman shines in period dramas such as Bright Young Things and as teacher Michael Byrne in Waterloo Road, where his height adds authenticity to everyday authority figures.