Jimmy Akingbola, precisely 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) tall, commands a striking physical presence that defines his on-screen intensity. Born in Plaistow, London, England, to Yoruba parents from Nigeria, he honed his craft at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) starting in 1996.
His 5ft 10 height lends an athletic authority to key roles, including his formidable Baron Reiter in Arrow and memorable characters in Holby City, enhancing his reputation as a versatile British actor in action and drama.