Top 50 Most Popular Short Actresses In 2023

 

Even though our favorite screen performers look taller on-screen, there is a very good chance that they might be the exact opposite of it off-screen.

 

In fact, it is a fact that, more often than not, most of our favorite celebrities happen to be shorter in real-life.

 

Therefore, we are going to be including several actresses on our list today who may come across as tall to our readers but are actually quite short in the real world.

 

However, we all are duly aware of the fact that height has got very little to do with one's professional success.

 

This is precisely why many of the short actresses who we have mentioned on our list have significantly bigger screen personalities.

 

Often, their mere screen presence is a reason enough for their fans to sit through an entire flick.

 

Needless to mention, short actresses have always managed to make an impact on the minds of the viewers.

 

While it helps the writers sketch distinguished characters for them, they also don't really have to bend while getting photos clicked with their kid fans.

 

It would be safe then to assert that these short actresses have gone on to establish that being short in height can never stop one from scaling new heights of success.

 

So, since one has no control over their height, they should try not to waste their time being embarrassed by it.

 

That being said, we would now like to take you through our thorough compilation of 50 of the shortest actresses working within the entertainment industry today.

 

They have made their delightful presence felt both in the movies and on television.

 

Nonetheless, our readers would indeed be surprised to know that all of these celebrities are shorter than 5’5" or 165 centimeters.

 

Note: This article has not been written keeping the popularity or the acting credentials of the mentioned performers in mind.

 

The list has purely been compiled on the basis of the respective heights of the actresses with the tallest among the shortest ranked at the bottom and the shortest of them all placed at the top.

 

 

50. Natalia Danielle Dyer

 

 

 

Natalia Danielle Dyer is known for playing the role of Nancy Wheeler in the hit Netflix science fiction-horror series, titled Stranger Things.

 

The actress, who was first seen as Clarissa Granger in Hannah Montana: The Movie in the year 2009, has also been a part of projects such as The Greening of Whitney Brown and I Believe in Unicorns.

 

Of late, she made an appearance in the Netflix film, titled Velvet Buzzsaw.

 

 

 

49. Rashida Leah Jones

 

 

 

Rashida Leah Jones, who was first seen making an appearance in a television show titled The Last Don in the year 1997, has since been a part of several popular titles on television.

 

She has been a part of shows such as The Office, Boston Public, and Parks and Recreation, to name a few.

 

Rashida Leah Jones played the titular character in the television show Angie Tribeca and was also seen in the Netflix sitcom, titled #blackAF.

 

 

 

48. Megan Denise Fox

 

 

 

Megan Denise Fox is an actor and model who was first seen in the direct-to-video release, titled Holiday in the Sun.

 

Known to have been an incredibly attractive screen performer, she made a name for herself by featuring in the Transformers franchise of films.

 

She has acted in several other movies like Jennifer's Body, Teenage Mutant Turtle Ninja and its sequel, Midnight in the Switchgrass, Hope and Faith, etc.

 

A recipient of two Scream Awards and four Teen Choice Awards, Megan Denise Fox has been on magazine covers such as Maxim, Rolling Stone, and FHM.

 

 

 

47. Hannah Dakota Fanning

 

 

 

Hannah Dakota Fanning, who is famously known as Dakota Fanning, proved how good an actor she could be at the tender age of seven after having starred in a feature film, titled I Am Sam.

 

For her promising character play in the movie, she ended up getting nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award.

 

This made her the youngest nominee in SAG history.

 

Dakota Fanning has been seen in feature films such as Uptown Girls, The Cat in the Hat, Man on Fire, War of the Worlds, Dreamer, and Charlotte's Web, to name a few.

 

 

 

46. Milena Markovna Kunis

 

 

 

Milena Markovna Kunis, who is professionally known as Mila Kunis, was first seen in the television show, titled Days of Our Lives.

 

The actress shot to fame after having portrayed Jackie Burkhart on the popular Fox television series, titled That '70s Show.

 

The charming actress has also been a part of motion pictures such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Max Payne, Black Swan, Ted, and the Bad Moms series.

 

For her performance in Black Swan, she received the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actress.

 

 

 

45. Jessica Michelle Chastain

 

 

 

Known majorly for headlining female-centric motion pictures, Jessica Michelle Chastain is a celebrated screen actor who has been entertaining us for close to two decades now.

 

Recipient of an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, she was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the year 2012.

 

She has been seen in feature films such as Take Shelter, The Tree of Life, Zero Dark Thirty, The Help, The Martian, and Interstellar, among others.

 

 

 

44. Florence Pugh

 

 

 

Florence Pugh, who made her screen debut in the 2014 feature film titled The Falling, is one of the most promising young actors to be included on our list.

 

She shot to fame after having played the role of a brutal young bride in the independent drama film, titled Lady Macbeth.

 

For her performance in the same, she ended up winning a British Independent Film Award.

 

She has been seen in movies such as Midsommar, King Lear, Black Widow, Little Women, and Fighting with my Family, to name a few.

 

 

 

43. Lily-Rose Melody Depp

 

 

 

Lily-Rose Melody Depp may be an actor in her own right.

 

But she will also always be in the limelight owing to the fact that she is the daughter of Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp and singer Vanessa Paradis.

 

The 160-centimeter-tall actress has been seen making her presence felt in motion pictures such as The Dancer, Planetarium, The King, and A Faithful Man, to name a few.

 

We would also like to mention the fact that she has been the Chanel (fashion house) brand ambassador since 2015.

 

 

 

42. Lena Dunham

 

 

 

Lena Dunham is one of the few multi-talented personalities to make it to our list.

 

The creator, writer, and star of the television series titled Girls, she was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in the year 2013.

 

In fact, our readers would be surprised to know that she even directed some of the episodes of the aforementioned series.

 

If what we just mentioned wasn't enough, Lena Dunham is also known to have written, directed, and starred in the semi-autobiographical independent film, titled Tiny Furniture.

 

 

 

41. Vanessa Anne Hudgens

 

 

 

Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an actress and singer who may have first been seen playing a minor role in a television show titled Still Standing but she made her feature film debut in Thirteen.

 

However, she soon shot to fame after having played the character of Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film franchise.

 

The series is credited with bringing her well-deserved mainstream success.

 

She has also been seen in motion pictures such as Bandslam, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, and Bad Boys for Life, to name a few.

 

 

 

40. Isla Lang Fisher

 

 

 

Stunning actress Isla Lang Fisher was born to Scottish parents in Oman.

 

However, she soon moved to Australia and began appearing in commercials as a child artist.

 

Isla Lang Fisher, who first gained recognition after having portrayed Shannon Reed on the Australian soap opera titled Home and Away, received two Logie Award nominations for the same.

 

Since then, she has been a part of feature films such as Definitely, Maybe, Scooby-Doo, Wedding Crashers, Hot Rod, Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Great Gatsby, and Now You See Me, to name a few.

 

Isla Fisher and Amy Adams look very similar to each other, so sometimes viewers took one for the other.

 

 

39. Amanda Michelle Seyfried

 

 

 

Amanda Michelle Seyfried, who made her television debut in a show titled As the World Turns, has been seen in a number of popular feature films since then.

 

The 160-centimeter tall actress has been a recipient of two Satellite Awards, a ShoWest Award, and nominations for an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, and a Saturn Award, respectively.

 

She has been a part of feature films such as Mamma Mia!, Chloe, Jennifer's Body, Letters to Juliet, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Dear John, and First Reformed, to name a few.

 

 

38. Lucy Alexis Liu

 

 

 

The phenomenal Lucy Alexis Liu has been a recipient of a Critics' Choice Television Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Seoul International Drama Award, respectively.

 

The actress has made a name for herself by delivering good performances in motion pictures such as Payback, Shanghai Noon, Chicago, Lucky Number Slevin, Kill Bill: Volume 1, and two Charlie's Angels movies.

 

She has also appeared in shows such as Ally McBeal and Elementary, among others.

 

 

37. Scarlett Ingrid Johansson

 

 

 

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson is easily among the most popular female film stars in the world.

 

The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, her films have gone on to gross over $14.3 billion at the global box office.

 

The sensational movie star has been a part of hugely popular motion pictures such as Lost in Translation, Match Point, The Prestige, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Marriage Story, and Black Widow, to name a few.

 

Recipient of a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, Scarlett Ingrid Johansson is often called one of the most attractive women in the world, and deservingly so.

 

 

36. Natalie Portman

 

 

 

After having seen a young Natalie Portman in Léon: The Professional, anybody could have guessed she is here to stay. And, stay she did in the biggest way possible.

 

She went on to become one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses after having proven her acting skills in feature films such as Black Swan, No Strings Attached, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Thor, and Thor: The Dark World.

 

Out of four installments of Thor, she was not casted in Thor: Ragnarok but returned in the fourth movie as Lady Thor.

 

Natalie Portman has been a recipient of an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, respectively.

 

 

35. Mary-Kate Olsen

 

 

 

Mary-Kate Olsen, who is now officially a renowned fashion designer, was first seen playing a role in a television show, titled Hangin' with Mr. Cooper.

 

After giving birth, she started her career by making an appearance on a show, called Full House.

 

Soon after, Mary-Kate Olsen was seen in motion pictures such as When in Rome, Getting There, The Challenge, and Our Lips Are Sealed, among others.

 

 

34. Nicole Camille Richie

 

 

 

Nicole Camille Richie is one of the few multi-talented screen performers to make it to our list.

 

Not only is this outspoken celebrity an actress but she is also a fashion designer, musician, and television personality.

 

She found fame after having played a significant role in a television series, titled The Simple Life.

 

One of the judges of the reality television show called Fashion Star, Nicole Richie has also made an appearance in shows such as Eve, American Dreams, Rock Me Baby, and Chuck, to name a few.

 

 

33. Camila Carraro Mendes

 

 

 

Camila Carraro Mendes, who was first seen in an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, is a relatively new actress to make it to our list.

 

She gained recognition after having featured in the television show, titled Riverdale.

 

For her performance in the same, she won the Teen Choice Award for Choice Scene Stealer in the year 2017.

 

She has been seen in movies such as The New Romantic, The Perfect Date, Dangerous Lies, and Palm Springs, to name a few.

 

 

32. Rachel Sarah Bilson

 

 

 

Born to a show business family in California, Rachel Sarah Bilson was first seen playing a minor role in an episode of a television show, titled Human Target.

 

She was first seen playing a significant role in the prime-time drama series, titled The O. C. One can also find Rachel Sarah Bilson in motion pictures and television shows such as The Last Kiss, Jumper, The To-Do List, Hart of Dixie, Take-Two, New York, I Love You, and Life Happens, to name a few.

 

 

31. Karen Lucille Hale

 

 

 

Karen Lucille Hale, who is professionally known as Lucy Hale, first rose to prominence after having played a key role in shows such as Privileged and Bionic Woman.

 

However, her breakthrough performance came in a show titled Pretty Little Liars for which she to received a lot of positive feedback.

 

She has also been seen in shows such as Life Sentence and Ragdoll, among others.

 

She has also appeared in movies such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, Sorority Wars, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song, and Scream 4, to name a few.

 

 

30. Amy Poehler

 

 

 

Amy Poehler, besides being a competent actor, is also a well-known voice actor.

 

The Parks and Recreation actress has also voiced characters in numerous films such as Shrek the Third, Horton Hears a Who!, Free Birds, and Inside Out, to name a few.

 

December 2015 saw her getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her enormous contributions to television.

 

Amy Poehler has been seen in motion pictures such as Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie, Blades of Glory, Baby Mama, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, among others.

 

 

29. Alyssa Jayne Milano

 

 

 

Alyssa Jayne Milano was first seen in the year 1984 in a feature film, titled Old Enough.

 

Besides being an actor, she is also a producer, singer, author, and activist.

 

The actress, who has been a part of shows such as Melrose Place, Who's the Boss?, Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later, and Charmed, has also appeared in motion pictures such as Where the Day Takes You, Commando, and Conflict of Interest, to name a few.

 

 

28. Candace Cameron Bure

 

 

 

Make way for the multi-talented Candace Cameron Bure on our list.

 

She has not only been an actress but also a talk show panelist, producer, and author.

 

She gained prominence after having starred in American sitcoms Full House and its sequel, Fuller House.

 

The actress is known for her work in movies bankrolled by Hallmark Channel.

 

She can be seen playing the main protagonist in their feature film adaptation of the Aurora Teagarden novel series.

 

 

27. Jennifer Love Hewitt

 

 

 

Jennifer Love Hewitt began her career as a child actress and singer.

 

She had appeared in a number of national television commercials before getting a meaty role to play in the television show, titled Kids Incorporated.

 

The gorgeous actress has been seen in motion pictures such as I Know What You Did Last Summer, Can't Hardly Wait, The Tuxedo, and Heartbreakers, to name a few.

 

She has also been a part of shows such as Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, and Criminal Minds, among others.

 

 

26. Hilary Erhard Duff

 

 

 

Hilary Erhard Duff, made an appearance as an extra on the television show titled True Women in the year 1997.

 

She has managed to establish herself as a well-known celebrity since then.

 

Duff is also known for her unique singing voice.

 

The actor and singer have been a recipient of seven Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, four Teen Choice Awards, and two Young Artist Awards, respectively.

 

She has been seen in television shows and motion pictures such as How I Met Your Father, A Cinderella Story, Agent Cody Banks, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Cadet Kelly, among others.

 

 

25. Zoë Isabella Kravitz

 

 

 

Zoë Isabella Kravitz, who is the beloved daughter of actor and musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa Bonet, made her screen debut by appearing in a feature film, titled No Reservations.

 

Her strong performance in X-Men: First Class ended up getting her nominated for a Teen Choice Award and a Scream Award, respectively.

 

Also, seen in The Divergent and Fantastic Beasts film franchises, Zoë Isabella Kravitz found further fame by playing a critical role in The Batman.

 

 

24. Juno Violet Temple

 

 

 

Juno Violet Temple, who made her feature film debut more than two decades ago in Pandaemonium, is an acclaimed English actress who has been seen in acclaimed television shows and motion pictures.

 

The 157-centimeter tall actress has appeared in movies such as Notes on a Scandal, Atonement, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Three Musketeers, The Dark Knight Rises, Magic Magic, Maleficent, Black Mass, Unsane, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evi, to name a few.

 

She was recently seen in the acclaimed Apple TV+ show, titled Ted Lasso.

 

 

23. Eva Longoria Bastón

 

 

 

Eva Longoria Bastón, who was born Eva Jacqueline Longoria, was seen making quite a few special appearances on television shows before she found fame after having played Isabella Braña on the CBS daytime soap opera, titled The Young and the Restless.

 

For her strong performance in Desperate Housewives, she received well-deserved Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

 

The actress has also been seen in feature films such as The Sentinel, Overboard, Over Her Dead Body, and For Greater Glory, to name a few.

 

 

22. Emma Rose Roberts

 

 

 

Emma Rose Roberts, who loves to play volleyball and swim, made her big-screen debut in the acclaimed crime film, titled Blow.

 

She soon found fame after having played the role of Addie Singer on the popular Nickelodeon television teen sitcom, titled Unfabulous.

 

Emma Rose Roberts has so far been a part of movies such as Holidate, Aquamarine, Nancy Drew, Hotel for Dogs, Valentine's Day, It's Kind of a Funny Story, We're the Millers, and The Art of Getting By, to name a few.

 

 

21. Melissa Ann McCarthy

 

 

 

Melissa Ann McCarthy is yet another multi-talented celebrity to make it to our list.

 

Aside from being a competent actor, she is also a comedian, producer, writer, and fashion designer.

 

The actress, who made her screen debut in a television show titled Jenny, is the recipient of two Primetime Emmy Awards.

 

In addition, she has also been nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards, respectively.

 

She has been a part of feature films such as Bridesmaids, Spy, Identity Thief, St. Vincent, and The Boss, among others.

 

 

20. Kate Rooney Mara

 

 

 

Kate Rooney Mara, who was first seen in an episode of the well-known television series titled Law & Order, is one of the most talented screen performers to make it to our list.

 

Kate is best known for playing a crucial role in the Netflix political drama series titled House of Cards.

 

She has also been seen in shows such as 24 and American Horror Story: Murder House.

 

When it comes to the movies, the actress has been seen in projects such as Brokeback Mountain, We Are Marshall, Shooter, Megan Leavey, and Fantastic Four, to name a few.

 

 

19. Salma Hayek Pinault

 

 

 

Widely regarded to be one of the most attractive actresses in the world, Salma Hayek Pinault has managed to make a name for herself in both the Mexican and American film industries.

 

Even though she started her career in Mexico, her performances in movies such as Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, and Dogma made her an actor to watch out for in Hollywood.

 

That said, her outstanding performance in the biographical drama titled Frida earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

 

 

18. Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke

 

 

 

Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke, who is professionally known as Emilia Clarke, gained global fame after having played the "The Mother of Dragons" in HBO’s blockbuster series titled Game of Thrones.

 

A formidable screen performer, she soon turned out to become one of the highest-paid actors on television as her popularity soared while Game of Thrones progressed.

 

She has also been seen in motion pictures such as Me Before You, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Last Christmas, among others.

 

The star has so far been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and four Screen Actor Guild Awards, respectively.

 

 

17. Anna Cooke Kendrick

 

 

 

Anna Cooke Kendrick, who was first seen in a feature film titled Camp, is a popular and competent screen performer who has been doing quite well for herself in the movies.

 

She has been seen in films such as The Accountant, Up in the Air, and the Pitch Perfect series.

 

She has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, respectively.

 

This makes her one of the youngest actors to have ever been nominated for the "Triple Crown of Acting."

 

 

16. Octavia Lenora Spencer

 

 

 

Octavia Lenora Spencer is one of the most prolific on-screen performers working in Hollywood today.

 

The superb actress, who was first seen playing a minor role in a feature film titled A Time to Kill, has been a recipient of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, among others.

 

A gifted performer, Octavia Lenora Spencer has been seen in motion pictures such as The Shape of Water, Ma, Fruitvale Station, The Help, Hidden Figures, Gifted, and Instant Family, to name a few.

 

 

15. Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon

 

 

 

Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, who is popularly known as Reese Witherspoon, is one of the most prominent faces to make it to our list.

 

Recipient of an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, she was included on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2006 and 2015, respectively.

 

Reese Witherspoon has been seen in feature films such as Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, and Election, among others.

 

 

14. Ashley Fuller Olsen

 

 

 

Ashley Fuller Olsen, who happens to be the twin sister of Mary-Kate Olsen, gave her acting career kick-start with the television show, titled Hangin' with Mr. Cooper.

 

Now a fashion designer and a businesswoman, the sisters have appeared together in a number of television movies.

 

Ashley Fuller Olsen has shared the screen with her sister in projects such as Getting There, Passport to Paris, Our Lips Are Sealed, Winning London, and Holiday in the Sun, to name a few.

 

 

13. Jada Koren Pinkett Smith

 

 

 

Jada Koren Pinkett Smith, who was first seen on television in a show titled True Colors, is best known for playing a significant supporting role in the sitcom A Different World.

 

The actress found further fame after having been a part of motion pictures such as The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, respectively.

 

Also, we would like to mention the fact that she was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the year 2021.

 

 

12. Awkwafina

 

 

 

Nora Lum, who is professionally known as Awkwafina, is an actor, comedian, and rapper.

 

The actress, who made her television debut in a show titled Regular Show, has been the recipient of a Golden Globe Award.

 

In addition, she has also been nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an AACTA International Award, respectively.

 

She has appeared in feature films such as Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Crazy Rich Asians, and Ocean's 8, to name a few.

 

 

11. Margaret Constance "Maisie" Williams

 

 

 

Margaret Constance "Maisie" Williams, who is popularly known as Maisie Williams, made her dream debut in the blockbuster television show, titled Game of Thrones.

 

For her amazing performance in the series, she received two deserving nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

 

Maisie Williams has also been seen in shows and movies such as Doctor Who, Two Weeks to Live, and The New Mutants, among others.

 

 

10. America Georgina Ferrera

 

 

 

America Georgina Ferrera, who was born in Los Angeles to Honduran parents, developed an interest in being an actor at a very young age.

 

It is not surprising then that she managed to impress the critics with her maiden screen performance in a feature film, titled Real Women Have Curves.

 

America Georgina Ferrera has been a recipient of an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others.

 

 

9. Lady Gaga

 

 

 

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who is professionally known as Lady Gaga, is arguably the most popular female singer in the world right now.

 

What is worth mentioning is the fact that she has turned out to be a magnificent screen performer as well.

 

If her mesmerizing music has managed to amaze millions of listeners worldwide, her surprisingly good acting skills have also managed to astound quite a few.

 

The superb singer and actor have been seen in movies such as A Star is Born and House of Gucci.

 

 

8. Kristen Anne Bell

 

 

 

Kristen Anne Bell, who started her acting career by performing in stage productions, soon made a name for herself by featuring in motion pictures such as Spartan and Gracie's Choice.

 

Her first crucial role was in the television series, titled Veronica Mars.

 

For her performance in the show, she received a Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television.

 

The actress has also been seen in shows such as House of Lies and The Good Place, among others.

 

 

7. Dame Judith Olivia Dench CH DBE FRSA

 

 

 

Arguably the most respected female star to make it to our list, Judi Dench has been making her outstanding presence felt in the entertainment industry for over six decades now.

 

Often referred to as one of the best English actresses to have ever graced the screen. 

 

She has worked in a lot many motion pictures and television programs throughout her illustrious career.

 

She has been a recipient of an Academy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, four British Academy Television Awards, six British Academy Film Awards, and seven Olivier Awards, respectively.

 

 

6. AnnaSophia Robb

 

 

 

AnnaSophia Robb, who made her television debut in a show titled Drake & Josh, started her acting career as a child artist.

 

For the first time in her career, she was seen playing the titular role in a television movie, called Samantha: An American Girl Holiday.

 

She can be seen in motion pictures such as Because of Winn-Dixie and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

 

Also, for her performance in Bridge to Terabithia, AnnaSophia Robb ended up winning two Young Artist Awards.

 

 

5. Paula Julie Abdul

 

 

 

Paula Julie Abdul, who was seen playing an uncredited role in the 1983 feature film titled Private School, established herself as a multi-talented personality in almost no time.

 

Not only has she contributed to the entertainment industry as an actor but she has also proven herself as a single, choreographer, dancer, and television personality.

 

Paula Julie Abdul has been seen in flicks such as Junior High School, Touched By Evil, and Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story, to name a few.

 

 

4. Melissa Ivy Rauch

 

 

 

Melissa Ivy Rauch is an actor, model, and comedienne who made her screen debut in 2006 in a feature film, titled Delirious.

 

Even though not often in the news, the 152-centimeter tall actress has been seen playing crucial roles in shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Best Week Ever, Kath & Kim, and True Blood, among others.

 

For her performance in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory, she was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in the year 2013.

 

 

3. Chandra Danette Wilson

 

 

 

Chandra Danette Wilson, who made her television debut in a show titled The Cosby Show, has made a name for herself by appearing in acclaimed shows.

 

For her amazing performance as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the ABC television drama series titled Grey's Anatomy, she received four well-deserved Emmy nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

 

The actress has also been seen in the acclaimed 1993 feature film, titled Philadelphia.

 

Furthermore, one can also find her in shows such as Private Practice and Station 19, respectively.

 

 

2. Hayden Lesley Panettiere

 

 

 

Hayden Lesley Panettiere is an actor and model who was first seen in the television show, titled Aliens in the Family.

 

She soon shot to fame after having played a significant role in shows such as Heroes and Nashville.

 

Her performance was widely appreciated in the latter; so much so that it ended up earning her two nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

 

 

1. Kristin Dawn Chenoweth

 

 

 

Kristin Dawn Chenoweth, who was first seen in an episode of the television show titled LateLine, is one of the shortest actresses to make it to our list.

 

The actress has been a part of several musical theater, television, and feature film throughout her career.

 

She even went on to win a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her promising character play as Sally Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown on Broadway.

 

Kristin Dawn Chenoweth has also been seen in shows such as The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, GCB, and Schmigadoon!, to name a few.