Nigel Davenport's Height
6ft 0 (182.9 cm)
English actor, best remembered for films such as Chariots of Fire, A Man For All Seasons, The Island of Dr. Moreau, Nighthawks, Without a Clue, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan and Living Free. In his 20's, was described as 6 feet.
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Average Guess (13 Votes)
5ft 11.6in (181.9cm)
5ft 11.6in (181.9cm)
Gerald S said on 21/Apr/24
Rob, perhaps 5’11.75” would work better for Davenport?
I know Davenport made Paul Scofield look under 5’11”, but 5’11.5” Michel Piccoli did look as tall if not taller than the younger Davenport below.
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Editor Rob
Rob, perhaps 5’11.75” would work better for Davenport?
I know Davenport made Paul Scofield look under 5’11”, but 5’11.5” Michel Piccoli did look as tall if not taller than the younger Davenport below.
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Editor RobAt worst he'd be just shy of 6ft, but at other times seems no less than that mark.
Rory said on 27/Nov/23
I don't personally think he looked any taller than Patrick Macnee in an Avengers episode. He also only looked about 2-3 inches taller than Diana Rigg in that same episode,and she wasn't wearing big heels. Could be a case that both he and Macnee were 182 zone,I'd totally rule out 184 anyway. I'm starting to think a weaker six foot for Davenport.
I don't personally think he looked any taller than Patrick Macnee in an Avengers episode. He also only looked about 2-3 inches taller than Diana Rigg in that same episode,and she wasn't wearing big heels. Could be a case that both he and Macnee were 182 zone,I'd totally rule out 184 anyway. I'm starting to think a weaker six foot for Davenport.
Rory said on 24/May/23
I wouldn't go over or under six foot for Davenport,I think a pretty classic six footer in his day. Looked exactly that with other actors of his vintage like Julian Glover,Caine and Moore.
I wouldn't go over or under six foot for Davenport,I think a pretty classic six footer in his day. Looked exactly that with other actors of his vintage like Julian Glover,Caine and Moore.
Gerald S said on 23/May/23
That puts Paul Scofield’s six foot claim in a lot of trouble, doesn’t it, Rob?
Editor Rob
That puts Paul Scofield’s six foot claim in a lot of trouble, doesn’t it, Rob?
Editor RobDid make him look weak 6ft.
Gerald S said on 21/May/23
Rob, look at the height difference between Davenport and Michel Piccoli at 1:47:00! Who looks taller?
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It's a good thing you did not upgrade Davenport after all! You could argue 5'11.75" for both in this instance, although Piccoli is closer to the camera.
Editor Rob
Rob, look at the height difference between Davenport and Michel Piccoli at 1:47:00! Who looks taller?
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It's a good thing you did not upgrade Davenport after all! You could argue 5'11.75" for both in this instance, although Piccoli is closer to the camera.
Editor RobThey are quite close, but at times I thought Piccoli could have the edge.
Gerald S said on 19/Apr/23
Rob, at around 7:50 below, Davenport looks quite a bit taller than Paul Scofield. Maybe 6'0.25" for Davenport and six feet flat for Scofield?
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Rob, at around 7:50 below, Davenport looks quite a bit taller than Paul Scofield. Maybe 6'0.25" for Davenport and six feet flat for Scofield?
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Editor RobIf same footwear then yeah he is likely taller. However in other films I wouldn't have classed Nigel as being a 184cm range guy, 6ft seemed to fit, maybe a touch over.
Gladstone Screwer said on 1/Aug/22
Just watching Nigel in a 1981 episode of Minder. He plays an excellent part and looks a good 6 feet. Possibly just over.
Just watching Nigel in a 1981 episode of Minder. He plays an excellent part and looks a good 6 feet. Possibly just over.
Rory said on 22/Jul/21
Hmm no I think six foot looks fairly reasonable for Nigel. Ive only seen him in a handful of things but he usually looks "about six foot". 5ft11.75 might well be more likely but id rule out anything below 5ft11.5. Age 53 in Minder he could look close to 3 inches taller than Dennis Waterman and about 1-1.5 inches shorter than Roger Moore in The Saint.
Hmm no I think six foot looks fairly reasonable for Nigel. Ive only seen him in a handful of things but he usually looks "about six foot". 5ft11.75 might well be more likely but id rule out anything below 5ft11.5. Age 53 in Minder he could look close to 3 inches taller than Dennis Waterman and about 1-1.5 inches shorter than Roger Moore in The Saint.
Slim 185 said on 16/Nov/17
More 180-181 imho, lol 😂 @ “the face of a 5’11.75” guy”.
More 180-181 imho, lol 😂 @ “the face of a 5’11.75” guy”.
Sandy Cowell said on 8/Oct/17
@ Rob - I've only just found your comment to my comment from the 6th of this month, so apologies for my delay in replying, especially as it was such a good one!
Sometimes I simply can't get interested in certain genres at particular times of the day! It makes an awful lot of sense what you wrote there! That also explains why some films are so much better the second and third times round!
Good food for thought to say the very least, and well worth digesting for someone like me who can't do much else but watch TV and write - until she has an operation to walk about again!
@ Rob - I've only just found your comment to my comment from the 6th of this month, so apologies for my delay in replying, especially as it was such a good one!
Sometimes I simply can't get interested in certain genres at particular times of the day! It makes an awful lot of sense what you wrote there! That also explains why some films are so much better the second and third times round!
Good food for thought to say the very least, and well worth digesting for someone like me who can't do much else but watch TV and write - until she has an operation to walk about again!
Sandy Cowell said on 7/Oct/17
@ Slim 6 - The height of someone's face: ha ha ha! One's facial height: he he he he he! You've got to admit that makes for funny reading!
I have done the odd daft thing or six when I've been piddled before! Haven't we all? Don't worry about it! Forgot it! End the ripping folks!
Nigel can have just under 6ft!
@ Slim 6 - The height of someone's face: ha ha ha! One's facial height: he he he he he! You've got to admit that makes for funny reading!
I have done the odd daft thing or six when I've been piddled before! Haven't we all? Don't worry about it! Forgot it! End the ripping folks!
Nigel can have just under 6ft!
James said on 7/Oct/17
Davenport was 5'11.5".
Davenport was 5'11.5".
Slim 6' said on 6/Oct/17
@Christian, @Gonzalo, @Frost. @Jaragon2k
Guys, stop attacking me, I was not sober while I made all my previous comments underneath . No I wouldent ever judge the height of someone's "face" I judge from footwear advantages and comparing to other celebs listings.(the top of their heads.) though it is quite funny to look at I admit 😂 🤦♂️😉👌🏻👏🏻 So please end roast.
@Christian, @Gonzalo, @Frost. @Jaragon2k
Guys, stop attacking me, I was not sober while I made all my previous comments underneath . No I wouldent ever judge the height of someone's "face" I judge from footwear advantages and comparing to other celebs listings.(the top of their heads.) though it is quite funny to look at I admit 😂 🤦♂️😉👌🏻👏🏻 So please end roast.
Sandy Cowell said on 6/Oct/17
@ Rob - Thanks for that, Rob! Watching it will make a pleasant change from the usual creepy stuff I have on my box!
Editor Rob
@ Rob - Thanks for that, Rob! Watching it will make a pleasant change from the usual creepy stuff I have on my box!
Editor Rob it's definitely a good idea to mix genre's up, also I feel when watching anything, a movie or tv episode, the time of day and mood can effect enjoyment.
As for Nigel, his son Jack Davenport inherited his tall stature, gaining an inch or so above what his Father reached...
As for Nigel, his son Jack Davenport inherited his tall stature, gaining an inch or so above what his Father reached...
Frost said on 6/Oct/17
Wait slim wasn't joking? 😂😂
Wait slim wasn't joking? 😂😂
Christian-6'5 3/8" said on 6/Oct/17
@Slim 6'
No one "looks" like a 5'11.75" guy facially. That's absurd. Essentially you mean that all 5'11.75" guys look alike in the face.
@Slim 6'
No one "looks" like a 5'11.75" guy facially. That's absurd. Essentially you mean that all 5'11.75" guys look alike in the face.
Slim 6' said on 6/Oct/17
Christian-6'5 3/8 said on 5/Oct/17
@Slim 6'
One of the stupidest comments I've seen on the site. How does one have a face of a "5'11.75 guy"?
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Intuition beats intelligence any day mate.
Christian-6'5 3/8 said on 5/Oct/17
@Slim 6'
One of the stupidest comments I've seen on the site. How does one have a face of a "5'11.75 guy"?
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Intuition beats intelligence any day mate.
Gonzalo said on 6/Oct/17
Slim 6' said on 4/Oct/17
He's got the face of a 5'11.75" guy. Needs a downgrade.
Very funny comment. LOL
Slim 6' said on 4/Oct/17
He's got the face of a 5'11.75" guy. Needs a downgrade.
Very funny comment. LOL
Jaragon2k said on 5/Oct/17
Lmfao @Christian
Lmfao @Christian
randomuser said on 5/Oct/17
The UK is a very tall country (avg is 5'10.5 for young men). It's no surprise Nigel is 6'0
The UK is a very tall country (avg is 5'10.5 for young men). It's no surprise Nigel is 6'0
Slim 6' said on 5/Oct/17
Christian-6'5 3/8 said on 5/Oct/17
@Slim 6'
One of the stupidest comments I've seen on the site. How does one have a face of a "5'11.75 guy"?
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He just does look like a 5'11.75" guy.
Christian-6'5 3/8 said on 5/Oct/17
@Slim 6'
One of the stupidest comments I've seen on the site. How does one have a face of a "5'11.75 guy"?
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He just does look like a 5'11.75" guy.
Sandy Cowell said on 5/Oct/17
Was Nigel in 'Living Free', the continuation about Elsa, the Lioness? I know that they used a different couple for the sequal of 'Born Free' which was this!
I have a copy of the two films downstairs, so the evidence will be there, that's if Nigel is on there, so I have a bit of 'homework' to do!
Editor Rob
Was Nigel in 'Living Free', the continuation about Elsa, the Lioness? I know that they used a different couple for the sequal of 'Born Free' which was this!
I have a copy of the two films downstairs, so the evidence will be there, that's if Nigel is on there, so I have a bit of 'homework' to do!
Editor Rob yes he was
Christian-6'5 3/8 said on 5/Oct/17
@Slim 6'
One of the stupidest comments I've seen on the site. How does one have a face of a "5'11.75 guy"?
@Slim 6'
One of the stupidest comments I've seen on the site. How does one have a face of a "5'11.75 guy"?
Slim 6' said on 4/Oct/17
He's got the face of a 5'11.75" guy. Needs a downgrade.
He's got the face of a 5'11.75" guy. Needs a downgrade.
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