Gottfried John, a commanding 6ft 2 (188 cm) German actor, leveraged his towering height for an imposing screen presence in stage, film, and voice work.
His stature amplified authoritative roles, notably as General Ourumov in GoldenEye, and in Rainer Werner Fassbinder collaborations like The Marriage of Maria Braun, Berlin Alexanderplatz, and Despair.
John's 6ft 2 frame suited him perfectly for villains and strong figures in films such as Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar and Proof of Life, enhancing his memorable career highlights.