David Tomlinson, towering at an exact 6ft 1 (185.4 cm), brought a commanding physical presence to his iconic comedic roles as bumbling yet upright English gentlemen. His tall stature enhanced his charismatic portrayals in Disney classics like Mary Poppins as the strict Mr. Banks and Bedknobs and Broomsticks, as well as films such as The Love Bug, Tom Jones, and The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu. This height perfectly suited his stage, film, and television career, making him a standout in British cinema from the 1950s onward.