Gary Merrill, precisely 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) tall, was an American actor whose average stature enhanced his everyman appeal in over 50 feature films and numerous TV roles.
His height contributed to the relatable intensity he brought to iconic performances, like the ambitious critic in All About Eve, where he starred opposite and later married Bette Davis, and as a tough colonel in Twelve O'Clock High.
- Excelled in dramatic leads in Phone Call from a Stranger, The Wonderful Country, A Girl Named Tamiko, Huckleberry Finn, Witness to Murder, and Decision Before Dawn, his 172.7 cm frame adding grounded authenticity.
- His 5ft 8 build suited rugged, commanding characters across war films and television guest spots.