Marc McClure stands at an exact 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm), a height that perfectly suited his iconic portrayals of everyman characters in blockbuster films. Best known as Jimmy Olsen, the plucky Daily Planet photographer in the Superman series from 1978 to 1987, his stature enhanced the relatable sidekick dynamic alongside towering superheroes.
In the Back to the Future trilogy, McClure's 5ft 9 ½ frame embodied Dave McFly, Marty’s older brother, blending seamlessly into the average American family image central to the time-travel comedy.
His height also grounded roles like Dax-Ur, the long-lived Kryptonian scientist, adding authenticity to his versatile career highlights.