Gareth Hunt, standing tall at an imposing 6ft 0 (182.9 cm), leveraged his exact height to embody authoritative characters in British television. His stature perfectly suited the role of footman Frederick Norton in the iconic series Upstairs, Downstairs, where his commanding presence added gravitas to the downstairs staff. Hunt's height also enhanced his portrayal of suave secret agent Mike Gambit in The New Avengers, making him a physically ideal action hero alongside co-stars. Born in Battersea, London, he was the nephew of actress Martita Hunt and became a staple of 1970s TV with his distinctive 6ft 0 frame defining his on-screen image.