Anthony Perkins, towering at 6ft 1 ½ (186.7 cm), was an American actor whose impressive height defined his lanky, imposing screen presence. Best known for his iconic role as the psychologically tormented Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, Perkins' tall stature amplified the character's eerie intensity. His height also suited dramatic roles in films like Friendly Persuasion, where he earned a Golden Globe, Fear Strikes Out, The Trial, Catch-22, and Murder on the Orient Express, enhancing his image as a versatile leading man with a distinctive, elongated silhouette.