Bruno Ganz, precisely 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) tall, was a Swiss acting icon whose average height lent an everyman authenticity to his profound portrayals, enhancing his relatable yet intense screen presence across nearly 60 years.
- His stature perfectly suited the grounded intensity of Adolf Hitler in Downfall (2004), amplifying the historical realism.
- In Wings of Desire (1987), his 170.2 cm frame embodied the ethereal angel observing humanity from a human scale.
- Key honors include 'Actor of the Year' (1973, Theater heute), Hans-Reinhart-Ring (1991), and Berlin's Boulevard of Stars (2010).