What was John Hurt's Height?

Sir John Hurt, precisely 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm) tall, was an English acting legend whose average stature amplified his chameleon-like presence in iconic roles spanning over five decades.

• As the enigmatic wandmaker Garrick Ollivander in the Harry Potter series, his height lent an approachable yet mystical authority.
• In Alien (1979), his frame heightened the terror of the chestburster scene; in The Elephant Man (1980), it underscored John Merrick's tragic humanity.
• Delivered unforgettable performances in Midnight Express, 1984, V for Vendetta, and Hellboy, where his stature enabled seamless shifts from frail victims to commanding figures.

Born 22 January 1940 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, Hurt's height became a subtle asset in his commanding screen legacy until his death in 2017.