While many actors look larger than life on movie and TV screens, for some celebs, no special effects or fancy camera work are needed to make them tower over their co-stars. Some actors are simply really tall!
Below is a list of some of Hollywood’s tallest male actors (from shortest to tallest) who are no doubt always able to reach the top shelf anywhere they go.
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Liam and Chris Hemsworth—Height: 6 feet 3 inches
These Australian brothers may not always see eye to eye, but they probably do in the physical sense, as both Liam and Chris Hemsworth are said to be 6 feet 3 inches tall (though some internet sources claim Liam’s height is closer to 6 feet 4 inches). The action movie stars have a third brother, Luke (pictured here), who is 5 feet 9 inches.
Hugh Jackman—Height: 6 feet 3 inches
At 6 feet 3 inches tall, Hugh Jackman looms large onscreen, onstage and IRL. A jack(man) of all trades, this multitalented Australian-born entertainer is just an Oscar away from achieving EGOT status, and he also held a Guinness World Record for “longest career as a live-action Marvel character” for his performance of Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. In 2022, however, Sir Patrick Stewart nabbed the record away from Jackman for his long-held role of Professor X.
Will Ferrell—Height: 6 feet 3 inches
As the star of “Elf,” it only added to the humor that Will Ferrell’s character was so much taller than all of the other elves and characters in the movie. The actor and comedian is also known for his work in movies like “Anchorman” and “Old School,” as well as for his seven-year run on “Saturday Night Live.” More recently, he starred in Greta Gerwig’s smash hit movie, “Barbie.”
Sacha Baron Cohen—Height: 6 feet 3 inches
The British actor and comedian, best known for starring roles in movies like “Brüno” and “Borat,” towers over his wife Isla Fisher, who stands at about 5 foot 3 inches.
John Krasinski—Height: 6 feet 3 inches
Emily Blunt’s husband, John Krasinski, starred on “The Office,” where he would often fold his 6-foot-3-inch frame into his office chair or hunch over the reception desk to talk to Pam. At full height, though, Krasinski was taller than most of his cast mates (Craig Robinson and Rainn Wilson are both 6 foot 2) — except for David Denman. (See below!)
RuPaul—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Although he’s already very tall, when RuPaul dons high heels, the host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” becomes the tallest person in the room!
Tom Selleck—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
The famously mustachioed “Magnum, P.I.,” Tom Selleck starred in the 1987 movie “Three Men and a Baby” alongside fellow tall guy, Ted Danson (who is 6-foot-2). The “Blue Bloods” actor is just slightly taller, however, clocking in at 6 feet 4 inches.
Jared Padalecki—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
In comparison to his costars, this hunky “Gilmore Girls” actor is almost supernaturally tall at 6 feet 4 inches. A Texas native, Jared Padalecki returned to his home on the range when he became the lead in “Walker,” a reboot of “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
Donald Sutherland—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
The body snatchers had their work cut out for them with the very tall Donald Sutherland (and Jeff Goldblum, who also features on this list) in the 1978 version of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” Sutherland’s distinctive voice paired with his height have lent gravitas to roles such as President Snow in “The Hunger Games” and Mr. Bennet in “Pride and Prejudice.”
Many folks are familiar with Donald Sutherland’s actor son, Kiefer, but at 5 feet 9 inches, Kiefer is actually the shortest of Donald’s sons. Rossif Sutherland surpasses his dad at 6 feet 5 inches, while Angus Sutherland is 6-foot-3, and Roeg Sutherland’s height is unknown, though he appears in photos to be approximately Donald’s height.
David Denman—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Best known for his role on “The Office” as Pam’s first fiancé, Roy, David Denman was a warehouse titan on the show at 6 feet 4 inches tall. More recently, the Juilliard graduate has been a big guy on the small screen in shows like “Mare of Easttown” and “The Recruit.”
Liam Neeson—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
As an action star and the hero of movies like “Taken” and “Schindler’s List,” Neeson’s height has no doubt been an asset to his acting career.
Alexander Skarsgård—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Only 6-foot-4-inch Alexander Skarsgård could make Nicole Kidman, his 5-foot-11-inch co-star on “Big Little Lies,” look petite. The Swedish actor is also known for his work as a bad boy vampire on “True Blood” and as the title role in 2016’s “The Legend of Tarzan.”
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Jason Segel—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
In the movie “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” Jason Segel’s co-stars, Kristen Bell (5 feet 1) and Mila Kunis (5 feet 4) made him look super-tall in comparison! The actor and writer also starred on the hit sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” and recently played the lead character in the dramedy series “Shrinking” on Apple TV.
Chevy Chase—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Chevy Chase’s career as an actor and comedian has spanned over four decades, all the way from when he was a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” in the 1970s to his role on the 2009 TV show “Community.”
John Lithgow—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Although he is very tall, John Lithgow wasn’t afraid to tackle the role of Winston Churchill in Netflix’s “The Crown.” This despite the fact that in real life Churchill was only 5 feet 6 inches tall. Lithgow also worked on TV shows like “3rd Rock From The Sun” and as a villain on “Dexter.”
Conan O’Brien—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
In response to reports that he was as tall as 6 feet 8 inches, the famously tall talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien clarified his height by joking, “I’m not radioactive. I’m not growing out of control. I’m 6 feet 4.”
Joel McHale—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
As the host of Netflix’s “The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale,” the comedian frequently makes his guests look tiny when they stand next to him in front of the show’s green screen. He stood head-and-shoulders above many of his “Community” co-stars, too, including Ken Jeong (McHale was more evenly matched with Chevy Chase, who also appears on this list).
Jeff Goldblum—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Although he’s been working in show business for more than four decades, Jeff Goldblum has showed no signs of slowing down. His recent films include “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Isle of Dogs.” He is also the dad to two young children with his wife, Emilie.
Clint Eastwood—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Four-time Oscar winner Clint Eastwood is one of the tallest Hollywood legends around. He’s acted in and directed films spanning more than 60 years, from westerns like “The Outlaw Josey Wales” to dramas like “Million Dollar Baby” and comedies like “Every Which Way But Loose.”
Josh Duhamel—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
Whenever he posed for pictures with his ex, 5-foot-4-inch Fergie, Duhamel’s extra-tall stature was obvious. As an actor, he’s known for his roles in “Las Vegas” and the film “Transformers.”
Jason Momoa—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
He may have gotten his start on “Game of Thrones,” but the 6-foot-4-inch Momoa is now a bonafide action star with movies like “Justice League” and “Braven” under his belt. He is also married to actress Lisa Bonet, who is a petite 5 feet 2 inches.
Ben Affleck—Height: 6 feet 4 inches
At 6 feet 4 inches tall, Ben Affleck is quite a bit taller than his 5-foot-10 friend and “Good Will Hunting” co-star Matt Damon. In recent years, Affleck has headlined movies like “Gone Girl” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” He has three kids with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and has been in headlines recently for getting back together with his ex, Jennifer Lopez.
Howard Stern—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
He’s known for his big personality, but radio talk show host Howard Stern looms large physically as well!
Tim Robbins—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
His recent credits include TV shows like “Here and Now” and “The Brink,” but the towering Tim Robbins is probably best known for movies like “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Mystic River,” which was directed by fellow tall man, Clint Eastwood.
Joe Manganiello—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
One of the towering gentlemen of Hollywood (and Sofia Vergara’s ex), “True Blood” and “Magic Mike” star Joe Manganiello is a tall drink of water with an intense diet and workout regimen.
Armie Hammer—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
Best known for his role as the Winklevoss twins in “The Social Network,” Hammer more recently starred in the Oscar-winning film “Call Me By Your Name.”
Vince Vaughn—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
Vince Vaughn’s towering height was most noticeable when he worked with 5-foot-3-inch Isla Fisher in “Wedding Crashers.” He has also starred in modern comedy classics like “Swingers” and “Old School.”
Dwayne Johnson—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
As a former professional wrestler, it’s no surprise Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is taller than average, towering at nearly six and a half feet tall. Now an actor, Johnson has headlined blockbuster movies like “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Moana” and “Rampage.”
John Corbett—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
Best known for his roles in “Sex and the City” and the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” movies, Corbett has perfected the art of playing the lanky love interest.
Tyler Perry—Height: 6 feet 5 inches
Actor, director and writer Tyler Perry has played female characters in “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and the “Madea” movies. That’s not an easy feat when you consider how much taller he is than the average woman!
Brad Posehn—Height: 6 feet 6 inches
You might recognize Brad Posehn from his role on “The Big Bang Theory” as geologist Bert Kibbler, but he’s been a comedian and actor for decades, appearing in a wide variety of TV shows since the mid-1990s. His roles may often be supporting, but his height gives him some real main character energy!
Brad Garrett—Height: 6 feet 8 inches
The comedian and former “Everybody Loves Raymond” star is just a few inches shy of 7 feet tall!
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