Peter MacNicol, precisely 5ft 6 ½ (168.9 cm) tall, is an American actor whose compact stature has defined his career in memorable character roles.
His height proved ideal for the role in Dragon Slayer (1981), where directors specifically sought his 5ft 6 ½ frame to portray a young wizard whose sleeves hung over his wrists, marking a rare romantic lead amid his typical quirky parts. Earning a Theatre World Award for his Broadway debut in Crimes of the Heart, MacNicol leveraged his 168.9 cm height for eccentric figures in films like Sophie's Choice, Ghostbusters II, and Bean.
On television, his distinctive 5ft 6 ½ presence shone in Ally McBeal, Numb3rs, and CSI: Cyber, embodying offbeat, older-than-age personas that his height amplified.