Matthew Wolfenden, precisely 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm) tall, is an English actor whose height enhances his relatable, everyday hero image in television.
Best known for portraying David Metcalfe in the long-running ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 2006, Wolfenden's stature allows him to embody the character's grounded, working-class persona convincingly alongside diverse co-stars.
His career highlights include numerous dramatic storylines in Emmerdale, from family feuds to business ventures, where his exact 174 cm frame contributes to an authentic screen presence.