Dame Celia Johnson, precisely 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) tall, was an English actress whose petite stature enhanced her poised, elegant portrayals of relatable, everyday women in classic British cinema.
Her height contributed to the intimate authenticity of landmark roles in In Which We Serve (1942), This Happy Breed (1944), Brief Encounter (1945), and The Captain's Paradise (1953), cementing her as a screen icon of quiet strength and grace.