Chris Farley, precisely 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) tall, was a legendary American comedian whose average height amplified his massive, rotund build—often nearing 300 pounds—creating an iconic image of explosive physical comedy.
Born February 15, 1964, in Madison, Wisconsin, Farley's 5ft 8 frame fueled unforgettable Saturday Night Live characters like the wild Matt Foley, leveraging his proportions for chaotic, larger-than-life antics.
- Starred in box-office hits Tommy Boy and Black Sheep, where his 172.7 cm height and girth powered hilarious road-trip mishaps and brotherly brawls.
- Delivered karate-kid laughs in Beverly Hills Ninja, slapstick in Almost Heroes, and rock 'n' roll chaos in Airheads and Coneheads.
Farley's exact height made his hefty silhouette a comedic superpower, defining his career as the ultimate big-hearted, breakable everyman.