Dennis Dun, precisely 5ft 4 (162.6 cm) tall, brought a compact and dynamic physicality to his iconic roles as a US actor. His height perfectly suited the agile, quick-witted Wang in Big Trouble in Little China (1986), where he held his own alongside towering co-stars in high-stakes action sequences.
In The Last Emperor (1987), Dun's stature enhanced his portrayal of youthful resilience amid grandeur. This distinctive height defined his versatile screen image, from film to stage, including writing and starring in the one-man show Giant Oranges at the Mark Taper Forum.