Lea DeLaria, precisely 5ft ½ in (153.7 cm) tall, commands attention with her outsized talent and bold persona as an American comedian, actress, and jazz singer. Her compact height amplifies the fierce intensity she brings to the role of Big Boo, the tough, no-nonsense inmate on Orange Is the New Black, where her stature contrasts sharply with her dominant screen presence.
Key highlights include being one of the first openly gay comedians on late-night TV in the 1990s, starring in Broadway productions, and releasing acclaimed jazz albums, all underscoring how DeLaria's 5ft ½ in (153.7 cm) frame houses a powerhouse performer.