Billie Whitelaw, precisely 5ft 2 (157.5 cm) tall, was a petite English actress whose diminutive stature amplified her intense, commanding screen presence in roles that belied her height.
She famously described herself as 'Five foot two, blonde and busted,' turning her exact height into a signature part of her image and career allure.
Key highlights include chilling performances in The Omen, Frenzy, and The Krays, voice work in The Dark Crystal, and her renowned collaborations with Samuel Beckett, where her compact frame enhanced her versatile dramatic range.