Jack Lemmon, standing at exactly 5ft 9 (175.3 cm), brought an everyman authenticity to his iconic roles, his average height perfectly suiting the relatable characters that defined his career.
This stature enhanced his comedic timing and dramatic depth in films like Some Like It Hot, where he dazzled in drag, The Apartment, Save the Tiger, Glengarry Glen Ross, Days of Wine & Roses, Grumpy Old Men, The Odd Couple, Mister Roberts, Missing, and The China Syndrome.
- Academy Award winner for Save the Tiger and a nomination for Mister Roberts.
- Frequent on-screen partner of Walter Matthau, leveraging their comparable heights for buddy comedies.