Teresa Wright, standing at an exact 5ft 1 ½ (156.2 cm), embodied delicate strength and relatability in Classic Hollywood, her petite stature central to her endearing screen presence.
Her height accentuated vulnerable yet resilient roles, notably as the wife in The Pride of the Yankees (1942) opposite towering Gary Cooper, requiring platforms and tiptoes to bridge the gap. This dynamic highlighted her 5ft 1 ½ frame in romantic and dramatic contexts.
Key highlights include Oscar nominations for The Little Foxes (1941) and The Pride of the Yankees, a win for Mrs. Miniver (1942), and acclaimed performances in Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), where her modest height enhanced everyday heroine portrayals.