James Villiers, towering at an imposing 6ft 4 (193 cm), was a distinguished English character actor whose height amplified his aristocratic screen presence and commanding roles.
- Best remembered for his tall, elegant portrayal of Chief of Staff Bill Tanner in For Your Eyes Only.
- Delivered memorable performances in films like Repulsion, The Wrong Box, The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982), The Ruling Class, and Asylum, where his stature enhanced villainous and authoritative characters.
Colleagues like Peter Bowles and Marty Feldman noted his exact 6ft 4 frame, which became a defining aspect of his sophisticated image in British cinema.