What was Gene Kelly's Height?

Gene Kelly, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, was an iconic dancer and actor whose athletic build amplified his boundless energy and precision in groundbreaking musical performances.

His compact height enabled explosive jumps and agile footwork that defined his image as Hollywood's premier hoofer in classics like Singin' in the Rain, An American in Paris, On the Town, and Anchors Aweigh.

• Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program (1967) for Jack and the Beanstalk.
• Golden Globe and Directors Guild nominations for directing Hello, Dolly! (1969).
• Kennedy Center Honors Lifetime Achievement Award (1982).