What was Louis Armstrong's Height?

Louis Armstrong, precisely 5ft 5 ¾ (167 cm) tall, commanded stages worldwide with a larger-than-life presence that belied his compact stature. His short height enhanced his charismatic, approachable image as "Satchmo," allowing him to connect intimately with audiences during performances of hits like What a Wonderful World, Hello, Dolly!, and Stardust.

• Revolutionary jazz trumpeter and vocalist from New Orleans.
• Pioneered scat singing with Heebie Jeebies.
• His 5ft 5 ¾ frame amplified the power of his gravelly voice and virtuosic trumpet solos, making him an enduring icon.