Stephen Root, precisely 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm) tall, is an American actor whose average stature perfectly embodies the relatable everyman in his iconic roles, enhancing his comedic and dramatic presence across TV and film.
His height lends an unassuming authenticity to characters like the quirky boss Jimmy James on NewsRadio, the passive-aggressive Milton in Office Space—famous for his stapler—and the hapless Bill Dauterive, whom he voices on King of the Hill.
- Recurring role in Boardwalk Empire, where his build suits period authority figures
- Appeared in Justified
- Films include O Brother, Where Art Thou?, No Country for Old Men, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and Selma
Born November 17, 1951, in Sarasota, Florida, Root graduated from Vero Beach High School.