Penny Johnson Jerald, at exactly 5ft 4½ (163.8 cm), brings a petite yet powerful presence to her iconic roles as an American actress. Her height became a focal point in the Fox series 24, where she played Sherry Palmer opposite the 6ft 4in Dennis Haysbert as President David Palmer. Jerald wore heels to stand tall beside her co-star, emphasizing her determination to match his stature on screen.
Key highlights include Beverly Barnes on HBO's The Larry Sanders Show, Kasidy Yates on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Captain Victoria "Iron" Gates on ABC's Castle, and Dr. Claire Finn on Fox's The Orville, where her 163.8 cm frame commands authority in every performance.