Ed Asner, precisely 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) tall, leveraged his solid stature to embody authoritative figures throughout his storied career. His commanding 5ft 8 frame perfectly suited the gruff news editor Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its acclaimed spin-off Lou Grant, earning him multiple Emmys.
- In Pixar's Up, Asner's 172.7 cm height informed the relatable, sturdy persona of elderly adventurer Carl Fredricksen.
- His average-yet-imposing build shone in films like Elf, Fort Apache, The Bronx, and They Call Me Mister Tibbs!.
Asner's 5ft 8 presence amplified his versatility across TV, film, and voice work, making him a towering talent in Hollywood.