Bernard Lee, at an authoritative 6ft ½in (184.2 cm), embodied a towering presence as M in the first eleven James Bond films, his height amplifying the character's commanding stature and gravitas.
His imposing frame lent an earthy robustness to roles in classics like The Third Man, Dunkirk, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Battle of the River Plate, making him a standout in British cinema.
Lee's exact 6ft ½ height perfectly suited the no-nonsense authority of M, defining his legacy in spy thrillers.