Barry Norman, precisely 6ft ? in (183.2 cm) tall, was a commanding British film critic and television presenter whose height enhanced his authoritative presence on screen.
Best remembered for hosting the BBC's iconic Film... review show, Norman's stature was central to memorable anecdotes, such as a Hollywood dinner where Mel Gibson insisted they were the same height. Standing back-to-back, Gibson tiptoed to match Norman's exact 6ft ? in (183.2 cm), underscoring Norman's true imposing frame.
Key highlights include his CBE honor and decades of influential film journalism, with his height often noted in personal stories that amplified his larger-than-life critic persona.