What was Bernard Hill's Height?

Bernard Hill, standing at exactly 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), was an English actor whose height lent a grounded, authoritative presence to his iconic roles. His stature perfectly embodied the resolute King Théoden in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Return of the King, commanding battles and inspiring loyalty despite his average build. At 5ft 8, Hill also portrayed the dignified Captain Edward Smith in Titanic, his physicality enhancing the character's stoic leadership. Earlier fame came from his intense performance as Yosser Hughes in the TV series Boys from the Blackstuff. On stage, his 172.7 cm frame brought power to title roles in Macbeth and A View from the Bridge, as well as The Cherry Orchard.