Dana Delany, standing at exactly 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), is an American actress whose precise height has perfectly suited her to portray strong, elegant women across television and film, enhancing her commanding screen presence.
Best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Nurse Colleen McMurphy in China Beach, Delany's 5ft 5 stature brought authenticity and intensity to the character's frontline resilience during the Vietnam War.
In Desperate Housewives, her casting as the sophisticated Katherine Mayfair was hailed as brilliant, with her exact 165.1 cm height adding to the role's poised mystery and suburban intrigue.
Delany's film highlights include Tombstone, where her 5'5" frame complemented historical drama, and Fly Away Home, showcasing her versatility in heartfelt stories.