Christine Lahti, standing tall at exactly 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), is an American actress and filmmaker whose statuesque height has defined her commanding screen presence and earned her the nickname "Stretch."
Proud of her 5ft 10 frame, Lahti has never shied away from it, noting in interviews, "I'm proud of my height. I don't try to conceal it by wearing flat shoes or bowing my head or slouching." In 2-inch heels, she towers over most actors she works opposite, confidently pairing with shorter leading men without intimidation.
Her height enhances her powerful roles, including Dr. Kathryn Austin on Chicago Hope and parts in The Blacklist. Lahti won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for her directorial debut Lieberman in Love in 1995.