George Costigan, precisely 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) tall, is an English actor whose average height enhances his authentic portrayals of relatable, working-class everyman characters in film and TV.
Best known for playing Bob in the 1987 cult film Rita, Sue and Bob Too, his 5ft 9 stature grounds the role in gritty realism. Costigan's career highlights include standout performances in Happy Valley, Line of Duty, Calendar Girls, and as part of the Emmerdale cast, where his height contributes to his convincing depictions of ordinary Northern figures.