Hope Lange, standing at an exact 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), was an American actress whose petite stature defined much of her career and public image. In a 1958 interview, she revealed how her height led her to abandon modeling, as photographers demanded she maintain an unhealthy 103 pounds, accelerating aging among conforming models. Her delicate 5ft 4 frame suited iconic roles in films like The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Peyton Place, Pocketful of Miracles, The Young Lions, Death Wish, Blue Velvet, and Wild in the Country, enhancing her portrayal of elegant, vulnerable characters.