Vanessa Marcil, standing at an exact 5ft 3 (160 cm), is an American actress whose petite stature became a defining aspect of her on-screen presence. Best known for her role as Sam Marquez in the hit TV series Las Vegas, her compact height contrasted strikingly with taller co-stars like Josh Duhamel at 6ft 4in, emphasizing her feisty, glamorous image in high-stakes casino scenes. Marcil appreciated working with Jimmy Caan, whose similar height made her feel less diminutive on set. The youngest of four siblings, born October 15, 1968, in Indio, California, she also starred in General Hospital and Beverly Hills, 90210, where her 160 cm frame added to her relatable, spirited persona.