Art Garfunkel, precisely 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) tall, earned his nickname as the 'tall one' in the legendary folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, where his stature complemented his soaring tenor and curly-haired image alongside shorter partner Paul Simon.
- 1969 Grammy for Record of the Year, 'Mrs. Robinson' (Simon & Garfunkel)
- 1970 Grammy Album of the Year, Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel)
- 1970 Grammy Record of the Year, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'
- Multiple Grammys for arrangements and performances, cementing his legacy
His commanding 5ft 9 presence amplified his ethereal stage persona across solo albums and acting roles.