Kay Lenz, at exactly 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), is an American actress whose petite frame has defined her on-screen image and career.
Born in Los Angeles to an actor-producer father and a model mother, Lenz's diminutive height and slight 98-pound build made her perfect for victim roles, allowing her to be effortlessly hurled around in action scenes. She has embraced her stature, noting it never cost her a job and even stands on apple boxes for close shots to appear taller.
- Starred in Breezy (1973), leveraging her small size for vulnerable characters.
- Featured in horror films like House (1986) and Stripped to Kill (1987).
- Appeared in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) and TV's Reasonable Doubts.
Her 5ft 2 height enhances her feisty, relatable presence opposite taller co-stars like Clint Eastwood.