Jan Sterling, precisely 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) tall, was an American actress whose petite stature enhanced her commanding presence in 1950s cinema.
Best remembered for roles in Ace in the Hole, The High and the Mighty—earning her a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and an Academy Award nomination—and The Harder They Fall, her 5ft 5 height allowed her to project strength despite her frame.
In a 1965 article, she remarked on her 5ft 5 height, noting it affected how she photographed, staying slim at around 110 pounds to maintain her image.