Janet Francis, at exactly 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm), is an English actress whose petite stature defined her dynamic presence in dance and screen roles. Training as a dancer at the Royal Ballet Senior School, graduating in 1965, her compact height of 156.2 cm enabled graceful performances with the Royal Ballet Touring Company across Britain, Europe, and the US.
Transitioning to acting, Francis shone in TV series like Just Good Friends and Secret Army, and films including Dracula (1979) and Champions. Her 5ft 1 frame even factored into everyday anecdotes, like struggling with German cars due to her height.