Montgomery Clift, precisely 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm) tall, embodied a fragile intensity in Classic Hollywood, his height accentuating his slender, brooding persona that set him apart from more imposing stars.
His lithe frame at 176.5 cm informed iconic roles, enhancing the vulnerability in A Place in the Sun, the tormented soldier in From Here to Eternity, and the conflicted figures in Red River, The Misfits, Judgment at Nuremberg, I Confess, and Wild River.
- Clift's exact 5ft 9 ½ stature contributed to his image as a 'frail' yet mesmerizing Method actor, rivaling Brando and Dean in tragic depth.
- Nominated for four Oscars, his height underscored physically demanding scenes, like weighing just 135 pounds as his The Young Lions character self-described.