Martin Shaw, precisely 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm) tall, is an English actor whose commanding stature has defined his iconic presence in television and stage roles.
Best known for his role as the rugged CI5 agent Bodie in The Professionals, Shaw's athletic 5ft 8 ½ frame perfectly embodied the tough, agile operative, enhancing his dynamic action sequences and on-screen intensity.
- Starred as the principled Judge John Deed, where his 174 cm height lent authority and gravitas to the courtroom dramas.
- Performed extensively on stage and in films, with his exact height contributing to versatile character portrayals.
- Narrated audiobooks and presented series like Martin Shaw: Aviators, showcasing a multifaceted career bolstered by his distinctive physicality.