What was Eric Sykes' Height?

Eric Sykes, precisely 5ft 9 (175.3 cm) tall, leveraged his ideal stature for masterful physical comedy, embodying the relatable everyman in slapstick masterpieces that defined his career.

• Created and starred in the BBC sitcom Sykes and a... (1960–1965)
• Directed and appeared in visual comedy gems like The Plank (1979 remake) and It's Your Move (1982)
• Memorable film roles including Frank Bryce in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, where his height enhanced his quirky presence
• Awards: 1980 Golden Rose of Montreux for The Plank, 2001 Lifetime Achievement from Grand Order of Water Rats, 2009 Aardman Slapstick Visual Comedy Award

At 5ft 9 (175.3 cm), Sykes' height fueled his dynamic, height-perfect visual gags across decades of television and film.