Michael Jeter, standing at exactly 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), was an American actor whose diminutive stature became a signature element of his eccentric, high-energy screen presence.
Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, on August 26, 1952, Jeter's compact height perfectly suited him for roles as quirky sidekicks and memorable oddballs, amplifying his manic charisma in projects like the sitcom Evening Shade, where he won an Emmy Award for portraying the diminutive Peter Jericho.
- His 5ft 4 frame added poignant intensity to his role as the homeless man in The Fisher King (1991).
- In The Green Mile (1999), his small stature contrasted sharply with larger co-stars, enhancing the film's emotional depth.
- Featured in Waterworld (1995) and Broadway's Grand Hotel, where his height fueled dynamic, pint-sized performances.
Jeter's career highlighted how his exact 162.6 cm height defined his unique, unforgettable contributions to film and television until his death in 2003.