Tony Danza, precisely 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm) tall, channeled his compact, boxer’s build into memorable everyman roles that defined his career.
His 5ft 8 athletic frame, honed from professional boxing, perfectly suited the tough-yet-lovable cab driver Tony Banta on Taxi (1978-1983), earning him stardom.
As housekeeper Tony Micelli on Who's the Boss? (1984-1992), his 174 cm stature enhanced his relatable, charismatic househusband image, making him a TV icon.
- Featured in films like Angels in the Outfield (1994), where his height added to his sporty on-screen presence.
- Starred in The Good Cop (2018) and won a 1998 People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Series.