Ian McElhinney, at an authoritative 5ft 11 (180.3 cm), commands a presence that has defined his career as a Northern Irish actor and director.
His exact height lent ideal stature to the honorable and formidable Ser Barristan Selmy in Game of Thrones, enhancing the knight's dignified authority on screen.
Notable highlights include Val-El in Krypton, and films like Borstal Boy, City of Ember, and Omagh, where his 5ft 11 frame bolstered roles requiring gravitas and physical poise.