Robert Powell, standing at an exact 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm), is an English actor whose height lent a commanding yet relatable presence to his iconic roles. Best known for portraying Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth (1977), his stature enhanced the human divinity he embodied on screen.
- Title role in Mahler (1974), where his 174 cm frame suited the intense, biographical drama.
- Secret agent Richard Hannay in The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) and its TV spinoff, his height adding agility and authority to the espionage hero.
Recent appearances, like in Holby City, showcase how his precise 5ft 8 ½ height maintains his versatile, enduring image in British television.