Marcus Gilbert, an English actor towering at 6ft 1 ¾ (187.3 cm), leveraged his commanding height to embody rugged, imposing characters in action films. His tall stature enhanced his presence as a mercenary in Rambo III, the heroic adventurer in Biggles, and the fierce warrior in Army of Darkness, alongside roles in Freebird. This 187.3 cm frame became a signature element of his tough-guy image in 1980s and 1990s cinema.