George Sanders, with his commanding 6ft 2 ½ (189.2 cm) stature, embodied suave sophistication and towering menace in classic Hollywood cinema. His impressive height amplified his signature cynical charm and aristocratic poise in iconic roles across films like Rebecca, All About Eve (Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actor), Foreign Correspondent, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir.
Sanders often highlighted his 6ft 2 frame, complaining that American hotel beds were too short and bathtubs inadequate for his size, underscoring how his physical presence defined his larger-than-life screen image.