Peter Lorre, precisely 5ft 3 (160 cm) tall, was a Hungarian-American actor whose compact stature became a defining element of his menacing yet captivating screen persona.
His height enhanced the eerie intensity of villainous roles in classics like M, The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, Arsenic and Old Lace, and The Man Who Knew Too Much, making his characters unforgettable oddballs and masterminds. Lorre's small frame also shone in the Mr. Moto detective series and surreal films like Mad Love and Beat the Devil, amplifying his unique blend of menace and charm.