Janet Leigh, precisely 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) tall, was an American actress whose petite stature defined her glamorous Hollywood image and versatile roles across five decades.
Her exact height contributed to her striking proportions—a high waistline, small waist, and big bosom, as she described herself—enhancing her allure in iconic films like Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, where her 5ft 5 frame amplified the vulnerability and intensity of Marion Crane in the famous shower scene.
Leigh's career highlights include Touch of Evil, The Manchurian Candidate, Scaramouche, The Vikings, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Fog. Even at 5ft 5, she towered graciously over tinier stars like Mary Pickford, her height perfectly suiting both dramatic and musical roles.