Marty Feldman, precisely 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) tall, was a British comedy icon whose average height amplified his signature bulging eyes and elastic physicality, creating an unforgettable everyman persona in sketch comedy and film.
- Starred in groundbreaking TV series like Marty (1960s) and At Last the 1948 Show, where his stature fueled hilarious, relatable antics.
- Delivered memorable film roles, including the hunchbacked Igor in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, with his 5ft 7 frame heightening the character's clumsy charm.
- Appeared in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, Silent Movie, and Yellowbeard, leveraging his height for visual gags and comedic timing.
His height was integral to his zany image across albums like The Crazy World of Marty Feldman and the sketch series The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine.