Armin Shimerman, precisely 5ft 5½ (166.4 cm) tall, is an American actor whose compact stature perfectly suited his iconic roles as the shrewd Ferengi bar owner Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the diminutive, authoritarian Principal Snyder on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
His height enhanced the portrayal of these short, cunning characters, bringing authenticity to their underdog personas in a tall-dominated universe or school hierarchy. Shimerman has highlighted how his stature informs his experiences as a 'short person in a tall society,' adding depth to his performances across science-fiction and supernatural genres.
- Starred as Quark in 176 episodes of Deep Space Nine (1993-1999).
- Appeared as Principal Snyder in 18 episodes of Buffy (1997-2000).