Jewel Staite is 5ft 5 ½" tall
Jewel Staite, at exactly 5ft 5 ½ (166.4 cm), embodies a petite yet vibrant presence that defines her iconic roles in science fiction television. Best known for portraying the resourceful mechanic Kaylee Frye in Firefly, her height enhances the character's approachable, endearing charm aboard the Serenity. Staite's stature also complemented her youthful energy as Catalina in Space Cases (1996) and Becca Fisher in Flash Forward (1996–1997), while shining in later roles like Raquel Westbrook in The L.A. Complex (2012) and Caroline Swift in The Killing (2013–2014). Additionally, she appeared in Stargate Atlantis, where her compact frame added to her versatile on-screen appeal.
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