Elizabeth Wilson, precisely 5ft 9 ¾ (177.2 cm) tall, was an American actress whose height shaped her distinguished career spanning nearly 70 years. In the 1950s, her stature led casting challenges, with one agent declaring her too tall for acting, prompting her to thrive as a character actress. This commanding presence amplified her iconic roles in films like The Graduate and the Addams Family, as well as numerous television appearances.