Alan Arkin, standing at an exact 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), leveraged his commanding yet relatable height to embody unforgettable character roles throughout his illustrious career.
His 5ft 8 frame perfectly suited the quirky grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine (2006), earning him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and the sly CIA operative in Argo (2012). Arkin's height added authenticity to his breakout as Yossarian in Catch-22 (1970), the scheming Shelley Levene in Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), and the inventive inventor in Edward Scissorhands (1990).
- Iconic turns in The In-Laws (1979) and Inspector Clouseau (1968) highlighted his agile 172.7 cm presence in comedic chaos.
- A versatile performer whose height enhanced his everyman appeal across decades of film and TV.