Shirley Henderson, standing at exactly 5ft ¼ in (153 cm), is a Scottish actress whose petite stature has become a defining element of her on-screen image, often creating striking height contrasts with taller co-stars that enhance her memorable performances.
Her career highlights include roles in Trainspotting, Bridget Jones's Diary, Harry Potter films as Moaning Myrtle, 24 Hour Party People, Stan & Ollie, Filth, and Wild Child. Henderson has embraced her height, noting in interviews her surprise at being cast opposite towering actors like 6ft 4in Goran Višnjic in Doctor Sleep, and pairings with stars over 6ft such as Rufus Sewell, where flat shoes accentuated the difference.
Earlier, she starred opposite Robert Carlyle in Hamish Macbeth (1995–97) and as Frances Drummond in Happy Valley (2016), roles where her compact 153 cm frame added unique physical dynamism.