Jeanne Moreau, at exactly 5ft 2 ½ (158.8 cm), was a diminutive French actress whose petite stature amplified her magnetic and enigmatic screen presence in French New Wave cinema.
Her compact 5ft 2 frame contrasted strikingly with her commanding performances in landmark films like Louis Malle's Elevator to the Gallows (1958), Michelangelo Antonioni's La Notte (1961), and François Truffaut's Jules et Jim (1962), where her height enhanced her portrayal of complex, alluring women.
Throughout her career in films such as The Bride Wore Black and Viva Maria!, Moreau's 158.8 cm height contributed to her unique image as a petite powerhouse of emotion and sophistication.