Pier Angeli, the petite Italian actress standing at exactly 5ft 0 (152.4 cm), embodied a delicate 'small package' allure that defined her Hollywood image, as noted in 1950s press describing her 100-pound frame.
Her diminutive height perfectly suited her breakout role in Teresa (1951), enhancing her innocent charm opposite John Ericson, and shone in Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) alongside Paul Newman, where her tiny stature amplified emotional intensity.
- Starred in epic The Silver Chalice (1954) with Paul Newman and Jack Palance.
- Dazzled in musical Merry Andrew (1958) with Danny Kaye.
- Featured in biblical spectacle Sodom and Gomorrah (1962).
Throughout her career, Pier Angeli's 5ft 0 height contrasted dramatically with towering co-stars, making her a standout symbol of ethereal beauty until her passing in 1971.