Emily Tyra, precisely 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) tall, is an American actress, singer, and dancer whose stature has been central to her graceful image in ballet and commanding presence on screen.
Her exact height of 5ft 6 made her ideally suited for classical ballet, where she began her professional career in 2005 as a dancer with the Boston Ballet, showcasing agility and poise.
Tyra gained acclaim for her role as the intense ballerina Mia in Flesh and Bone, her 167.6 cm frame enhancing the authenticity of the dancer's physique, and as Dr. Noa Kean in Code Black.