Malachi Throne, precisely 5ft 8 (172.7 cm) tall, brought a perfectly proportioned stature to his iconic television roles, enhancing his authoritative on-screen presence as officials, spies, and commanders.
Best known as Noah Bain on It Takes a Thief alongside Robert Wagner and Fred Astaire, his height suited the sleek, espionage world of 1960s TV. Throne's commanding 5ft 8 frame shone in guest spots on Star Trek (as Commodore Mendez), Star Trek: The Next Generation, Lost in Space, Mission: Impossible, Batman, and The Six Million Dollar Man, where his balanced physique amplified dramatic intensity.
- His exact 172.7 cm height made him ideal for versatile character roles blending menace and sophistication.
- A stage and TV veteran, Throne's stature complemented his shift from Broadway to sci-fi and adventure genres.