Richard Sammel, standing at exactly 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm), is a German actor whose height perfectly complements his intense, authoritative screen presence in villainous roles.
Best known for portraying the towering vampire master Thomas Eichhorst on The Strain (2014–2017), Sammel's 174 cm stature enhances the character's predatory menace without relying on sheer physical bulk.
- Delivered a chilling performance as the Nazi officer in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds (2009), where his height added to the role's subtle intimidation.
- Appeared in high-stakes thrillers like Casino Royale (2006), 3 Days to Kill (2014), and the French series A French Village.
His precise 5ft 8 frame allows him to embody sophisticated antagonists with a realistic, everyday threat level that heightens their realism.