Ruth Gordon, standing at exactly 5ft 0 (152.4 cm), was a diminutive dynamo whose petite stature amplified her iconic portrayals of eccentric, larger-than-life characters in film and theater.
She quipped, 'I wasn't pretty, I was 5 feet tall,' embracing her height as part of her unique charm. This compact presence made her unforgettable as the meddlesome neighbor in Rosemary's Baby, the free-spirited Maude in Harold and Maude, and in roles like Inside Daisy Clover, Every Which Way but Loose, and Abe Lincoln in Illinois.
- Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress
- Screenwriter and playwright celebrated for her wit
- Her 5ft 0 frame belied a towering talent spanning decades