Hugh Marlowe, at an exact height of 5ft 11 ¼ (181 cm), embodied a commanding physical presence that defined his career as an American film, television, and stage actor. His tall 181 cm stature lent authority to iconic roles, such as the resolute Major St. John Tall in Twelve O'Clock High, the dignified critic Addison DeWitt in All About Eve, and the resolute Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still. This height perfectly suited his portrayals of military leaders, scientists, and authoritative figures in films like Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, Garden of Evil, and Elmer Gantry, enhancing his sophisticated on-screen image.