Jackie Earle Haley, standing at an exact 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), is an American actor whose compact height has defined his career trajectory, steering him away from leading-man roles toward intense character parts after early teen success.
Best known for portraying the diminutive yet ferocious Rorschach in Watchmen, the iconic Freddy Krueger in the A Nightmare on Elm Street remake, and roles in Little Children, Shutter Island, and London Has Fallen, Haley's 5ft 5 frame perfectly suited him for villainous and edgy characters that capitalized on his stature for maximum impact.
His height limited mainstream romantic leads but amplified his presence in gritty, memorable supporting roles across film and TV, including the Preacher series.