What was Glenda Jackson's Height?

Glenda Jackson was 5ft 6 ½" tall

Glenda Jackson Height

Glenda Jackson, precisely 5ft 6 ½ (168.9 cm) tall, is a celebrated English actress and politician whose stature became a defining part of her public image. She once shared that she was 'virtually a dwarf until about 14' before shooting up to her exact height, which complemented her commanding presence in roles that showcased her fierce intensity.

  • Two-time Academy Award winner for Women in Love (1970) and A Touch of Class (1973), where her 168.9 cm frame brought authenticity to complex characters.
  • Starred in iconic films like Sunday Bloody Sunday and Hedda, leveraging her height for versatile dramatic portrayals.
  • Served as a Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate (1992-2010), her petite yet powerful 5ft 6 build symbolizing resilience in politics.

Her career highlights consistently highlighted how her exact height fueled her dynamic screen and political persona.

How tall was Glenda Jackson in ft, meters, cm, mm & inches? 👇

Height Metric Glenda Jackson Height
Feet 5ft 6 ½"
Meters 1.69m
CM (Centimeters) 168.9cm
MM (Millimeters) 1689mm
Inches 66.50"

How tall was Glenda Jackson compared to other Politicians?

Item Percent
Kamala Harris 5ft 3
Boris Johnson 5ft 9
Emmanuel Macron 5ft 8
Ted Cruz 5ft 10
Joe Biden 5ft 11
Justin Trudeau 6ft 1
Bernie Sanders 5ft 10
Margaret Thatcher 5ft 5

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