What was Burgess Meredith's Height?

Burgess Meredith was 5ft 5 ½" tall

Burgess Meredith Height

Burgess Meredith, standing at exactly 5ft 5 ½ (166.4 cm), leveraged his compact stature to embody dynamic, larger-than-life characters throughout his illustrious career in theater, film, and television.

  • His precise height enhanced the waddling menace of The Penguin in the iconic Batman TV series, making the villain irresistibly memorable.
  • In the Rocky films, Meredith's 166.4 cm frame perfectly suited the feisty trainer Mickey Goldmill, adding authenticity to the underdog boxing saga.
  • Roles in Grumpy Old Men showcased how his height contributed to his quirky, endearing screen persona.

Meredith's height was central to his agile, versatile performances across decades.

How tall was Burgess Meredith in ft, meters, cm, mm & inches? 👇

Height Metric Burgess Meredith Height
Feet 5ft 5 ½"
Meters 1.66m
CM (Centimeters) 166.4cm
MM (Millimeters) 1664mm
Inches 65.51"

How tall was Burgess Meredith compared to other Batman TV Series cast members?

Item Percent
Julie Newmar 5ft 11
Adam West 6ft 1
Frank Gorshin 5ft 8
Lee Meriwether 5ft 8
Burt Ward 5ft 7
Alan Napier 6ft 6
Yvonne Craig 5ft 3

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