Zach Galligan, precisely 5ft 10 (177.8 cm) tall, is an American actor whose commanding yet relatable stature defined his iconic everyman roles in comedy-horror classics.
Best known for starring as Billy Peltzer in Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Galligan's 5ft 10 frame lent perfect physicality to battling mischievous gremlins, blending vulnerability with heroic presence. His height also enhanced his performances in horror films like Waxwork, Hatchet III, and Raw Nerve, where it grounded supernatural threats in a believable human scale.
Born in New York City, Galligan's career highlights showcase how his exact 177.8 cm height contributed to his versatile on-screen image.