Kate Ford, precisely 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) tall, is an English actress renowned for her commanding portrayal of the feisty Tracy Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2002–2007, 2010–present).
Her exact 5ft 6 height enhances her on-screen intensity, allowing her to embody a larger-than-life character despite her petite frame, often surprising fans who perceive her as taller from her powerful performances.
Ford has noted that at 5ft 6, she frequently hears from admirers, 'We thought you were much taller,' highlighting how her stature amplifies her dramatic presence in Weatherfield's drama.