David Castro, standing at an exact 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), is an American actor whose height lends a sleek, agile intensity to his portrayals of supernatural characters. Best known for playing the vampire Raphael Santiago on the Freeform series Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments, his stature enhances the character's lithe, predatory grace in the fantastical world of Shadowhunters and Downworlders.
Born February 7, 1996, in Long Island, New York, to a Puerto Rican father and Italian-American mother, Castro's height contributes to his commanding yet approachable screen presence in key roles.