Sondra Locke, standing at exactly 5ft 4 (162.6 cm), was a petite powerhouse in Hollywood whose diminutive stature amplified her compelling screen presence in tough, gritty roles.
Her breakthrough came with an Academy Award nomination for Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968), where her small frame conveyed vulnerability and depth. Locke became iconic collaborating with Clint Eastwood in films like The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), The Gauntlet (1977), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Any Which Way You Can (1980), and Sudden Impact (1983), often portraying feisty characters whose 5ft 4 height contrasted sharply with the towering action and drama around her.
At around 102-103 pounds, her slender 5ft 4 build made her a striking figure in Westerns and thrillers, enhancing her image as an underdog fighter in a male-dominated genre.