Roy Castle, precisely 5ft 6 ½ (168.9 cm) tall, was an electrifying English dancer, singer, comedian, actor, and TV presenter whose compact stature amplified his boundless energy and agility on stage and screen.
His height was spotlighted in a 1976 Guinness Record Breakers photospread, perfectly suiting his role as host of the long-running show where he celebrated world records with trumpet flair and tap-dancing prowess.
- Starred in films like Dr. Who and the Daleks, Carry On Up the Khyber, and Dr. Terror's House of Horrors, bringing dynamic charisma to every role.
- Awarded OBE; undertook the Tour of Hope to fund the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
Castle's 5ft 6 frame belied a towering legacy in entertainment.