Elaine Stritch, at an exact 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm), brought a commanding stage presence to Broadway with her lanky frame and powerhouse performances. She noted her height stayed 5ft 7 ½ since age 14, enhancing her iconic silhouette in roles that defined her career. Highlights include her Tony Award-winning one-woman show Elaine Stritch at Liberty in 2002 and starring in the TV series Two's Company.