Sylvester McCoy, standing at exactly 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), is a Scottish actor and physical comedian best known for portraying the Seventh Doctor in Doctor Who. His compact height perfectly suits his high-energy tumbling and acrobatic style, which defined his early career and added whimsy to his eccentric roles.
McCoy also enchanted audiences as Radagast the Brown in The Hobbit trilogy, where his stature enhanced the character's quirky, bird-loving wizard persona. Key highlights include adopting his stage name from a playful program note and a career of daring physical stunts that underscore his diminutive yet dynamic presence.