Tanya Franks, standing at exactly 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm), is a petite English actress whose diminutive stature enhances her dynamic screen presence in feisty roles. Best known for portraying Karen Ellis in Family Affairs, Lucy Stevens in Broadchurch, and the formidable Rainie in EastEnders, her height contributes to her ability to command attention as a writer, producer, and founder of Stock-pot Productions.