Chad Allen, standing at an exact 5ft 6½ (168.9 cm), is an American actor best known for portraying Matthew Cooper on the long-running TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. His height lent a youthful, approachable energy to the role of the spirited young frontiersman, perfectly suiting the character's adventurous escapades and boyish charm in the 19th-century American West. Throughout his career, Allen's stature has underscored his relatable, everyman presence in family-oriented television roles.