Erick Avari, standing at exactly 5ft 8 ¼ (173.4 cm), is an Indian-American actor whose precise height lends a grounded yet authoritative presence to his iconic science-fiction roles. Born into a Parsi Zoroastrian family, Avari's stature enhances his portrayals of commanding figures like Kasuf in Stargate (1994), the alien War Minister in Independence Day (1996), and Dr. Terrence Bey in The Mummy (1999), where his 5ft 8 frame projects unyielding strength amid towering threats.