George Cole, standing at an exact height of 5ft 8 ¾ (174.6 cm), was an English actor whose average stature perfectly suited his iconic roles as crafty, streetwise characters. Best remembered for portraying the dodgy dealer Arthur Daley in the long-running TV series Minder, Cole's height lent an unassuming, everyman quality to his performances, making his scheming personas all the more believable and endearing. His career highlights also include the role of Flash Harry in the St Trinian's film series, where his compact frame enhanced the comedic spiv archetype he mastered over decades in British entertainment.