Geoffrey Palmer, standing at an exact 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), was a British actor whose average yet commanding height enhanced his image as the quintessential upright Englishman in television and film.
His stature perfectly suited the role of Lionel Hardcastle, the retired army colonel in the long-running sitcom As Time Goes By (1992-2005), where his 177.8 cm frame conveyed reliability and dry wit.
- Starred as Admiral Roebuck in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), his height adding authority to the naval commander.
- Appeared as Sir Henry Ponsonby in Mrs Brown (1997), embodying dignified presence.
Palmer's 5ft 10 height contributed to his versatile career spanning decades of memorable supporting roles.