Sir Tommy Steele, the English entertainer known as Britain's first teen idol and rock and roll star, stands at exactly 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), a height that fueled his boundless energy and charismatic stage presence.
His 5ft 7 frame perfectly suited his breakthrough role in The Tommy Steele Story, capturing his meteoric rise, and shone in musical films like Half a Sixpence and Finian's Rainbow, where his agile physique amplified his dynamic performances.
Awarded an OBE and knighted, Steele's career highlights underscore how his precise 5ft 7 (170.2 cm) stature contributed to his enduring image as a versatile, high-octane showman.