Ricky Jay, precisely 5ft 5 (165.1 cm) tall, was an American actor and sleight-of-hand maestro whose compact stature amplified his reputation for masterful deception and commanding screen presence.
His height contributed to the agile precision that defined his legendary card tricks and one-man shows like Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants, Ricky Jay: On the Stem, and Ricky Jay: A Rogue's Gallery.
Jay's career highlights include iconic roles in David Mamet films such as House of Games, The Spanish Prisoner, and Heist, where his 5ft 5 frame lent authenticity to cunning, nimble characters; he also shone in Boogie Nights, The Prestige, and Tomorrow Never Dies.