Richard Karn, standing at an authoritative 5ft 9 ½ (176.5 cm), is an American actor best known for portraying the reliable Al Borland on Home Improvement. His exact height perfectly suited the role of Tim Taylor's sturdy, bearded sidekick, enhancing his on-screen presence as the voice of safety and practicality during tool-time segments.
Karn's stature also shone in his hosting career, including Family Feud, and he leveraged his 176.5 cm frame to organize the Richard Karn Celebrity Golf Classic in Seattle from 1994-1999, commanding the fairways with celebrity competitors.