Valerie Harper, precisely 5ft 6 (167.6 cm) tall, was an American actress whose petite stature became a defining aspect of her relatable, down-to-earth image on television.
Best known for portraying the lovable Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spin-off Rhoda, her 5ft 6 height often contrasted charmingly with taller co-stars like Mary Tyler Moore at 5ft 8, enhancing her character's endearing, everyday appeal.
In interviews, Harper candidly discussed her 5ft 6 frame alongside her weight loss journey, embodying resilience that mirrored her career highlights, including starring as Valerie Hogan in the sitcom Valerie from 1986 to 1987.