Diane Kruger, precisely 5ft 5½ (166.4 cm) tall, is a German-American actress whose petite height has been central to her sophisticated image and career trajectory. Starting as a fashion model, her compact stature at 5ft 5 (166.4 cm) fueled her pivot to acting, where it contrasted strikingly with taller co-stars, amplifying her elegant, vulnerable screen presence.
Key highlights include her breakout as Helen of Troy in Troy, opposite towering Brad Pitt; Stella in National Treasure; and Bridget von Hammersmark in Inglourious Basterds, roles where her 166.4 cm frame enhanced dramatic dynamics and poise. Her height underscores her timeless appeal in films like Unknown alongside Liam Neeson.