Kenneth More, standing at an exact 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), embodied the quintessential British everyman hero with his relatable stature that perfectly suited his charming, down-to-earth screen presence in post-war cinema.
His 5ft 7 frame lent authenticity to roles as plucky RAF pilots and doctors, making him a box-office favorite in films like Reach for the Sky (1956), where he portrayed Douglas Bader, Doctor in the House (1954), Genevieve (1953), A Night to Remember (1958), and The Admirable Crichton (1957).
- 1954: Won BAFTA Best British Actor for Doctor in the House
- 1955: Won Best Actor at Venice Film Festival for The Deep Blue Sea
- 1956: Picturegoer Magazine Best Actor for Reach for the Sky
- 1970: Appointed CBE
More's height enhanced his stage charisma in long-running West End hits like The Winslow Boy (1970) and Getting On (1971), cementing his legacy as a versatile star whose physical presence grounded his authoritative yet approachable characters.