Mary Tyler Moore stood at an exact height of 5ft 7 ¼ (170.8 cm), a stature she playfully called the 'runt' in her tall family—father at 6ft 3, mother at 5ft 8, and brother at 6ft 8. This height defined her elegant, poised image as an American actress, producer, and social advocate.
Best known for starring in and producing The Mary Tyler Moore Show, her 5ft 7 ¼ frame brought a relatable yet graceful presence to Mary Richards, the quintessential independent working woman. In films like Thoroughly Modern Millie, Ordinary People, and Change of Habit, her height enhanced her versatile roles.
Moore highlighted her height in a 1988 interview discussing her role as Mrs. Lincoln in a TV movie: the historical figure was only 5 feet tall and plump, so at 5ft 7 ¼, she wore flats to match, showcasing her commitment to authentic portrayals.