Ernie Wise, precisely 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) tall, was an English comedy legend best known as one half of the iconic duo Morecambe and Wise. His compact stature enhanced his sharp-witted, straight-man image opposite his partner, making their television sketches and Christmas specials a national treasure.
Ernie once humorously noted that "in his stocking feet" he stood at 5ft 5in, a height that perfectly suited his endearing, pint-sized persona in British entertainment. Awarded the OBE, he captivated audiences for decades.