Maxine Peake, at exactly 5ft 7 (170.2 cm), is an English actress whose solid, athletic stature has defined her commanding on-screen presence. Best known for roles like Twinkle in Dinnerladies, the formidable Martha Costello in Silk, and Veronica in Shameless, Peake has embraced her height throughout her career. She once shared, "I was sporty and tall - I'm 5ft 7in and quite solid," highlighting how her 5ft 7 frame fueled her confident image from youth to stardom.