What was Douglas Fairbanks' Height?

Douglas Fairbanks, standing at exactly 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), embodied the agile, athletic ideal of early Hollywood swashbucklers. His precise height and lean 150-pound build fueled his reputation for death-defying stunts in iconic roles.

• In The Mark of Zorro (1920), his compact stature enhanced his nimble swordplay as the masked avenger.
• As Robin Hood (1922), Fairbanks' 5ft 7 frame allowed gravity-defying acrobatics on castle walls.
• The Thief of Bagdad (1924) showcased his height-perfect proportions in flying carpet spectacles and magical feats.

Co-founding United Artists, Fairbanks' height-defined physicality revolutionized action cinema, proving stature amplifies charisma.