Richard Griffiths, standing at an exact 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), embodied a commanding physical presence in his iconic roles, where his height perfectly suited his larger-than-life characters.
Best known for portraying the bullying Uncle Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter series, Griffiths' 5ft 10 stature amplified the character's intimidating household dominance. His height contributed to memorable performances in films like Withnail and I, The History Boys, and The Naked Gun 2½.
On television, he excelled as the gourmet detective Henry Crabbe in Pie in the Sky, with his precise 177.8 cm frame enhancing his authoritative screen image.