What was Benny Hill's Height?

Benny Hill, precisely 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm) tall, was a British comedy icon whose height fueled his signature slapstick agility in The Benny Hill Show. His 5'9½ stature enabled lightning-fast chase scenes, pratfalls, and physical comedy that defined his career from 1969 to 1989 on Thames Television. Blending burlesque, double entendre, and live segments with Hill at the center, the show became a global hit. A 1974 theatrical compilation, The Best of Benny Hill, further showcased his height-enhanced antics.