Carrie Snodgress, precisely 5ft 5 ¾ (167 cm) tall, was an American actress whose petite stature enhanced her compelling on-screen presence in dramatic roles. Her height perfectly suited the vulnerable housewife in Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970), earning her an Academy Award nomination, and contrasted strikingly with towering co-stars like Clint Eastwood in Pale Rider (1985).
- Key films: The Fury (1978), Murphy's Law (1986), Blue Sky (1994), Across the Tracks (1991), Ed Gein (2000).
- Born October 27, 1945, in Barrington, Illinois, her 167 cm frame brought authenticity to complex, relatable characters throughout her career.