How tall is Ian Richardson?

A classical actor (and founding member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1960), Richardson gained international fame as the villainous Francis Urquart in the BBC television trilogy, "House of Cards." Uttered in a cut-glass accent, the Machiavellian prime minister's sarcastic "You might well think ... I couldn't possibly comment" became a catchphrase when the series was transmitted in the 1990s.

5 feet 8 inches

1 m 75 cm