Joan Van Ark, precisely 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) tall, is an American actress renowned for her elegant stature that perfectly suited her glamorous roles. Best known for portraying Valene Ewing on the hit series Knots Landing, her 5ft 6 height complemented her blonde, green-eyed beauty and 110-pound figure, as noted in 1970s profiles, enhancing her image as a poised television icon. Key highlights include her long-running soap opera success and early theater work.