Curd Jürgens, towering at 6ft 3½ (191.8 cm), was a German-Austrian actor whose commanding height defined his imposing screen presence and made him ideal for authoritative villains and leading men.
His stature amplified his menace as Stromberg in the James Bond classic The Spy Who Loved Me, and shone in films like The Enemy Below, The Longest Day, Bitter Victory, and The Blue Angel, where his 191.8 cm frame enhanced dramatic roles across over 100 movies.
- Europe's tall leading man, using his height for physical dominance in war epics and thrillers.
- Stage and film star whose 6ft 3½ build became synonymous with gravitas.