William Daniels, precisely 5ft 5 ½ (166.4 cm) tall, commanded screens with his authoritative stature in key roles. His compact height enhanced the no-nonsense gravitas of Dr. Mark Craig on St. Elsewhere, the wise mentorship of George Feeny in Boy Meets World, and the iconic voice of KITT in Knight Rider.
- Height suited his sharp-witted, paternal characters, making his presence larger than life.
- A veteran of Broadway and TV, his 5ft 5 frame belied a towering career spanning decades.