Andrew Sachs, precisely 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) tall, was a German-born British actor whose compact stature became a signature element in his comedic roles. Best remembered for portraying the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel in the iconic sitcom Fawlty Towers, his 5ft 5 frame amplified the character's endearing clumsiness and underdog charm, making his mishaps all the more hilarious. Sachs also appeared in numerous TV shows and films, with his height contributing to his versatile everyman image throughout a career spanning decades.