Jean Hagen, precisely 5ft 4 (162.6 cm) tall, was an American actress whose petite stature enhanced her vibrant screen presence in classic Hollywood roles. Her compact height perfectly complemented the glamorous yet comically shrill Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain (1952), earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. This diminutive frame also shone in her three Emmy-nominated performances as Margaret Williams on the TV series Make Room for Daddy (1953–56), where her feisty energy belied her small size. Hagen's height added charm to films like Adam's Rib, The Asphalt Jungle, and The Shaggy Dog, making her a standout in comedic and dramatic parts.