Barry Fitzgerald, standing at exactly 5ft 3 (160 cm), was an Irish actor whose petite stature became a defining aspect of his on-screen image, allowing him to portray feisty, larger-than-life characters with remarkable intensity. His small build enhanced his memorable roles in films like Going My Way, earning him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, The Quiet Man, How Green Was My Valley, and And Then There Were None. Despite his height, Fitzgerald's commanding presence shone in classics such as Bringing Up Baby, The Naked City, and The Plough and the Stars, making his diminutive frame a perfect contrast to his outsized talent.