Roger Ebert, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, was a commanding presence in film criticism whose stature amplified his authoritative voice in cinema. His height perfectly suited his approachable yet incisive on-screen persona alongside Gene Siskel, delivering iconic thumbs-up reviews that influenced generations. Key career highlights include pioneering TV film criticism, authoring bestsellers, screenwriting, and receiving the 2009 Cannes honor of "The Roger Ebert Conference Center."