Sakina Jaffrey, precisely 5ft 3 (160 cm) tall, is an American actress whose petite stature amplifies her dynamic and authoritative screen presence across television and film.
Born in New York City as the youngest daughter of actor Saeed Jaffrey and actress Madhur Jaffrey, she shared the screen with her father in Masala (1991) and her mother in The Perfect Murder (1988).
At 5ft 3, Jaffrey commands attention in standout roles like Captain Kamal in Lost in Space, Linda Vasquez in House of Cards, Denise Christopher in Timeless, and Lynn Canavan in Defending Jacob, where her compact height enhances her intense, versatile portrayals.