Rove McManus stands at exactly 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm), a height that has become a signature element of his comedic persona and public image as an Australian television host. Born in Perth, Western Australia, he rose to fame hosting the eponymous variety show Rove and the Los Angeles-based comedy talk show Rove LA. McManus frequently addresses his average stature in his humor, turning constant height references into a central theme of his engaging on-screen presence and career highlights.