Mark McManus, standing at an exact height of 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), was a Scottish actor whose commanding stature perfectly suited his iconic tough-guy roles.
Best known for portraying the no-nonsense Glaswegian Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart in the long-running STV series Taggart from 1983 until his death in 1994, McManus's 5ft 8 frame amplified his intense screen presence, making him a believable force against Glasgow's criminal underworld.
- His height contributed to the everyman toughness that defined his career highlights.
- Starred in numerous TV and film roles where his precise 172.7 cm build enhanced gritty, authentic characters.