Sir Patrick Stewart, standing at an authoritative 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), commands an imposing presence that belies his exact height, defining his legendary career in theater, television, and film.
His 5ft 8 frame perfectly embodied the intellectual stature of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, where his resonant voice and gravitas made him tower over the bridge crew despite his height. This same commanding aura shone as Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, highlighting wisdom and leadership unbound by physical size.
Awarded an OBE for his six-decade career, Stewart's height has been central to his Shakespearean stage roles and versatile screen appearances, proving stature comes from presence.
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
- X-Men series (2000–2017)
- Royal Shakespeare Company productions