Ronald Pickup, standing tall at 5ft 11 (180.3 cm), commanded screens with his imposing stature that perfectly suited his versatile acting career.
His height contributed to memorable performances in films like The Day of the Jackal, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Prince of Persia, and The Mission, where his physical presence amplified authoritative and nuanced characters.
On television, including as part of the Holby City cast, and voicing the majestic Aslan in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Pickup's 5ft 11 frame lent gravitas to his portrayals.