Lola Falana, standing at an exact 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), leveraged her petite yet commanding stature to dominate stages as the 'First Lady of Las Vegas,' delivering high-energy dance routines and captivating vocals that seemed larger than life.
This American singer, dancer, model, and actress used her 5ft 5 frame for agile, dynamic performances in Las Vegas shows, where she headlined multiple times nightly, and in roles across film and TV, including the series Capitol.
- Starred in Broadway's Golden Boy alongside Sammy Davis Jr., her height enhancing her expressive stage presence.
- Rose to fame in the 1960s-70s with Vegas residencies and films like The Liberation of L.B. Jones, her compact build fueling non-stop showmanship.