Jane Danson, precisely 5ft 2 ½ (158.8 cm) tall, is an English actress renowned for her long-running role as Leanne Tilsley (née Battersby) on ITV's Coronation Street. Her petite 5ft 2 stature defines her on-screen presence, often creating humorous height contrasts with taller co-stars like Charlie Condou at 6ft 2in, where she relies on high heels or him stooping for romantic scenes, as she noted needing a box to reach him otherwise.
Starting with the role of Paula in Children's Ward (1995-1997), Danson's compact 158.8 cm frame enhances her portrayal of feisty, relatable characters in soap operas.