Tom Lester, towering at 6ft 4 (193 cm), was an American actor best remembered for his lanky, height-defined presence in Petticoat Junction and Green Acres. His imposing stature shaped his on-screen image as the tall, slender farmhand Eb Dawson, enhancing his comedic roles.
Lester's height drew attention early; in the 1993 book Viewers Guide to Green Acres, Eva Gabor initially objected to scenes with the six foot four actor due to their stark height difference. He later reflected on being 6 foot 4 and very thin during college, a frame that perfectly suited his rural TV persona. An evangelist post-acting, his height remained a defining trait throughout his career.