Valerie Mahaffey, precisely 5ft 5 ½ (166.4 cm) tall, is an American actress whose compact stature enhances her dynamic screen presence in character roles.
Her height perfectly suited the quirky Eve in Northern Exposure, earning her a 1992 Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
- Featured as Ms. MacElroy on Young Sheldon, where her 5ft 5 ½ frame added to her relatable authority.
- Appeared in films like Seabiscuit, Jungle 2 Jungle, Senior Trip, and Sully, leveraging her exact 166.4 cm height for versatile, grounded performances.
A 1977 article highlighted her '5-foot-5 1/2 inch, size eight trim figure,' underscoring how her height has been central to her enduring career image.