Richard Hatch was 5ft 11" tall
Richard Hatch, at an exact height of 5ft 11 (180.3 cm), embodied a commanding physical presence that defined his career as Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica. His tall stature enhanced the heroic image of the Viper pilot leading humanity's survival against the Cylons, making his on-screen leadership feel authentically imposing. Hatch's 5ft 11 frame also suited his later role as the charismatic rebel Tom Zarek in the re-imagined series, where his height contributed to a formidable screen persona. Key highlights include starring in the 1978-1979 series and returning for the 2004 reboot.
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