Paula Prentiss, standing at an exact 5ft 9 (175.3 cm), is an American actress whose tall, elegant stature defined her glamorous image in 1960s Hollywood.
Her commanding height brought a striking presence to comedic and dramatic roles, often requiring filming adjustments like performing in stockings opposite shorter co-stars, as in The World of Henry Orient with Peter Sellers.
- Starred in iconic films including Where the Boys Are, Man's Favorite Sport?, What's New Pussycat?, The Stepford Wives, and The Parallax View.
- In the 1960s, noted for her slender 120lbs frame at 5ft 9, enhancing her sophisticated on-screen allure.