Christine Kaufmann, a slender 5ft 4 (162.6 cm) German-Austrian actress, captivated audiences with her petite stature and tiny waist, as highlighted in 1960s press like the Oakland Tribune. Her delicate height enhanced her youthful image in breakout roles, including an Academy Award-nominated performance in Town Without Pity at age 17. Winning a Golden Globe, she starred in international films, later becoming an author and businesswoman while marrying Tony Curtis.