Richard Conte, standing at an exact 5ft 8 ¼ (173.4 cm), embodied a compact yet commanding presence that defined his tough-guy persona in Hollywood's golden age.
His precise height lent authenticity to roles as street-smart gangsters and detectives in film noir classics like Ocean's 11, The Godfather, The Big Combo, Whirlpool, and Call Northside 777, where his stature amplified his intense, everyman charisma.
- Delivered powerhouse performances in A Walk in the Sun and The Blue Gardenia, his 173.4 cm frame enhancing the gritty realism of his characters.
- Shone as Tony Rome, leveraging his height for a believable blend of toughness and vulnerability.