Stephen Tompkinson, at an exact height of 6ft 1½ (186.7 cm), commands a tall, distinctive presence that enhances his versatile roles as an English actor.
His imposing stature suits characters like the sharp-witted Damien Day in Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998), the compassionate Father Peter Clifford in Ballykissangel (1996–98), and the adventurous Danny Trevanion in Wild at Heart (2006–2013). Tompkinson has highlighted how his 6ft 1½ frame makes long-haul economy flights uncomfortable during career travels, often opting for first-class comfort.
- Marcus in Chancer (1990)
- Trevor Purvis in Grafters (1998–1999)
- Alan Banks in DCI Banks (2010–2016)
Early work includes the 1988 short Treacle, with film roles in Brassed Off and Harrigan.