Catherine Mary Stewart, precisely 5ft 4 ¾ (164.5 cm) tall, embodied the petite powerhouse archetype in 1980s cult classics. Her compact stature enhanced her relatable, feisty roles, making her a standout in sci-fi and comedy.
- In The Last Starfighter (1984), her 164.5 cm height perfectly suited the everyday girl thrust into interstellar adventure.
- Night of the Comet (1984) showcased her survivalist grit, where her diminutive frame amplified the underdog appeal against zombie hordes.
- In Weekend at Bernie’s (1989), Stewart's exact 5ft 4 ¾ presence added hilarious physical comedy to the corpse-concealing caper.
Her height contributed to a versatile screen image, blending vulnerability with tenacity across genre hits.