Pauline Quirke, standing at exactly 5ft 6 (167.6 cm), brought a commanding physical presence to her comedic roles, perfectly suiting her larger-than-life character Sharon Theodopolopodous in the hit series Birds of a Feather (1989-1998, 2014-2017).
- Her 5ft 6 stature enhanced her relatable, down-to-earth image as a British TV icon.
- Founded The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in 2007, inspiring young performers with her grounded height and charisma.