Rebecca Ryan, precisely 5ft 1 (154.9 cm) tall, is an English actress whose petite stature has defined her on-screen presence, lending authenticity to her portrayals of youthful, resilient characters in British TV dramas.
Her breakthrough came as Debbie Gallagher in the Channel 4 series Shameless (2004–2009), where her compact height amplified the character's scrappy, street-smart energy.
Ryan continued showcasing her diminutive yet dynamic frame as Vicki MacDonald in Waterloo Road (2009–2011) and as hospital porter Gemma Dean in Casualty (2017–2019).