Michael Gothard, towering at an imposing 6ft 2 (188 cm), was a British actor whose height lent a commanding physical presence to his memorable screen roles.
His tall stature perfectly suited the fierce warrior Kai in the TV series Arthur of the Britons, amplifying the character's intimidating aura, and the sleek, menacing villain Emile Leopold Locque in the 1981 James Bond film For Your Eyes Only.
- Starred in cult films like The Devils, Lifeforce, Scream and Scream Again, La Vallee, and The Three Musketeers (1973), where his 6ft 2 frame enhanced brooding, physically dominant characters.
Gothard's height was a defining asset in his career, making him a go-to for roles demanding stature and intensity.