Leonard Cohen, standing at exactly 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), embodied a lean, introspective presence that defined his poetic and musical persona. He once described himself as 'Five feet eight inches tall, a hundred and thirty-five pounds', highlighting how his modest stature amplified his image as a brooding, romantic troubadour whose intimate voice resonated deeply.
At 5ft 8, Cohen's commanding stage charisma shone in performances of timeless hits like Hallelujah, So Long, Marianne, and Suzanne, blending folk, rock, and poetry. His height lent an approachable yet enigmatic allure to his career, from novels like Beautiful Losers to documentaries such as Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005) and Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire.
- Key films: Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Leonard Cohen (1965), I Am a Hotel (1983)
- CBC documentary Song of Leonard Cohen (1980)