Kate Ashfield, standing at exactly 5ft 5 ½ (166.4 cm), is an English actress whose petite stature enhances her portrayals of relatable, everyday women in film and TV. Her height perfectly suits the grounded, authentic characters she embodies, from the feisty Liz in Shaun of the Dead (2004) to Susie in The Trouble with Men and Women (2003).
- Starred as Liz in zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, a role where her 5ft 5 ½ frame added to the character's approachable charm.
- Won 2003 BIFA Best Actress for This Little Life, showcasing her talent in intimate dramas.
- 2004 Royal Television Society Best Female Actor and 2005 Empire Awards Best British Actress for Shaun of the Dead.
- Featured in Agatha Christie's Poirot (2010) as Muriel Wills and When the Lights Went Out (2012) as Jenny Maynard.