What was Anthony Ainley's Height?

Anthony Ainley was 5ft 10" tall

Anthony Ainley Height

Anthony Ainley, standing at an exact 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), was an English actor best known for his commanding portrayal of the villainous Time Lord The Master in Doctor Who serials during the 1980s.

His height provided the ideal stature for the sly antagonist, enabling dynamic physical confrontations and a menacing presence that perfectly suited the character's schemes against the Doctor.

  • Son of the acclaimed actor Henry Ainley
  • Starred in multiple Doctor Who stories, solidifying his legacy as a key villain
  • His 5ft 10 frame enhanced his agile and authoritative on-screen villainy

How tall was Anthony Ainley in ft, meters, cm, mm & inches? 👇

Height Metric Anthony Ainley Height
Feet 5ft 10"
Meters 1.78m
CM (Centimeters) 177.8cm
MM (Millimeters) 1778mm
Inches 70.00"

How tall was Anthony Ainley compared to other Doctor Who cast members?

Item Percent
James Corden 5ft 8
Matt Smith 5ft 11
Thaddea Graham 5ft 2
Jodie Whittaker 5ft 5
Billie Piper 5ft 5
Matt Lucas 5ft 5
Holly Earl 5ft 0
Christopher Eccleston 5ft 11

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