Sophia Loren, the iconic Italian actress standing at a commanding 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm), leveraged her statuesque height to embody glamorous, larger-than-life characters in cinema.
Her towering presence enhanced roles in classics like Two Women (Oscar winner), Marriage Italian Style, Houseboat, El Cid, and A Special Day, making her a symbol of voluptuous elegance and strength.
- Top Ten Money Making Stars: 1960 (most popular actress), 1961 (2nd), 1962 (3rd), 1964 (UK's most popular).
- Starred in biopic Sophia Loren: Her Own Story (1980).
At 171.5 cm, Loren's height amplified her magnetic screen persona across decades.