Paul Sparks, precisely 5ft 11 ¾ (182.2 cm) tall, commands attention with his imposing height in intense dramatic roles.
Best known as the volatile bootlegger Mickey Doyle in Boardwalk Empire, his 182.2 cm stature enhances the character's menacing presence amid Prohibition gangsters.
In House of Cards, Sparks portrays writer Thomas Yates, where his exact height adds gravitas to manipulative scenes.
Film highlights include Midnight Special, The Greatest Showman, Edge of Darkness, and Mud, with his height underscoring rugged, authoritative figures.