Elsa Lanchester, standing at exactly 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), was an English actress whose petite stature defined her captivating screen presence across theatre, film, and television.
Her compact height perfectly suited iconic roles, such as the electrifying Bride of Frankenstein (1935), where her 5ft 4 frame created a striking contrast with the massive monster, amplifying the film's horror-comedy magic.
Lanchester's versatile career highlights include delightful turns in Mary Poppins, The Bishop's Wife, Witness for the Prosecution, Rembrandt, and Murder by Death, with her precise 162.6 cm height lending charm and intensity to every character she portrayed.