James Pax, precisely 5ft 9 ¾ (177.2 cm) tall, is a Japanese-born American martial artist and actor whose height amplified his formidable presence in action cinema.
His 177.2 cm stature ideally suited intense martial arts roles, like the agile fighter Lightning in Big Trouble in Little China with Kurt Russell, enhancing his on-screen combat dynamics.
- Starred in Year of the Dragon with John Lone, leveraging his height for authoritative fight scenes.
- Appeared in In Love and War with James Woods.
- Featured in Kinjite with Charles Bronson, where his frame bolstered tough-guy roles.
- Acted in Bethune with Donald Sutherland across Hollywood, Hong Kong, and Japanese films.
Pax's exact height defined his versatile career blending martial arts expertise with cinematic impact.