The Shortest Male Actors in Hollywood, Ranked by Height (Look Closely)

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  • Have you ever noticed that male stars in Hollywood don’t tend to be very tall? It happens for a variety of reasons, not least of which is that it makes it easier to film them in scenes with female costars, who usually happen to be shorter as well. But even though the average Hollywood male actor is slightly shorter than the average person, there are some big stars who are even shorter than the average actor. In this video, we’re gonna take a look at the shortest male actors in Hollywood, by descending height.
    ▬Contents of this video▬
    00:00 - Intro
    00:22 - Tom Cruise - 5’7”
    01:39 - Danny Trejo - 5’6”
    02:53 - Daniel Radcliffe - 5’5”
    03:51 - Michael J. Fox - 5’4”
    04:43 - Joe Pesci - 5’3”
    05:15 - Danny Devito - 4’10”
    05:59 - Peter Dinklage - 4’5”
    06:37 - Warwick Davis - 3’6”
    07:09 - Verne Troyer - 2’8”
    07:39 - Outro
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    We’ll start with perhaps the biggest star on the planet, Tom Cruise. And while Tom is known for wearing shoes that enhance how tall he seems, it’s public knowledge that he’s quite short. But he’s actually the top end of our list of short male actors in Hollywood. We have a hugely talented group that we’re talking about today - men who have achieved huge things, despite their smaller stature. Some are quite obviously short, like Danny Devito, who is known for being a very short, but very talented and successful actor. And for other actors with forms of dwarfism, their short statures are part of what have made them so distinct and recognizable. And then there are people like Danny Trejo, who project power and size on screen, but are actually pretty short! Clearly, all of these men prove that you don’t need to be above average height (or anywhere close to it) to make it as a huge star in Hollywood.
    They’ve each gone on to do incredibly well so check out this video today to learn about the short actors who have not only compensated for their lack of height but have thrived in a business that takes physical appearance way too seriously!
    The Shortest Male Actors in Hollywood, Ranked by Height (Look Closely)
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  • @FactsVerse
    @FactsVerse  Před rokem +9

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    • @mathonamoore123
      @mathonamoore123 Před rokem

      Hello, thank you for uploading this video. I was asleep but woke for a drink if water lol. It is 2.03 am in Ireland, Sunday the 3rd of July 2022. God bless ☘️🇮🇪☘️

    • @russashwill2311
      @russashwill2311 Před rokem

      Ranked by height? I would have been fine with just the shoe size.

    • @jasonpalacios2705
      @jasonpalacios2705 Před rokem

      How come you didn't mention Al Pacino? I believe he's 5'2."

    • @bobbyhall8862
      @bobbyhall8862 Před rokem

      Women don't like men shorter than their self!

    • @lililemmeedititrealquicklilil
      @lililemmeedititrealquicklilil Před rokem

      And how many years do it take for you to make us known of??

  • @questfortruth665
    @questfortruth665 Před rokem +209

    As a studio carpenter for twenty years, we made what's called "apple boxes" of varying heights - 4" high, 8" high, 10" high - for the short actors to stand on in shots where they were right next to a person that was a lot taller than them! We made a lot of them! They're in use all the time!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +10

      Fun stuff, thank you so much for sharing this! What other types of video would you like to see?

    • @trumpthis2
      @trumpthis2 Před rokem +9

      I learned about forced perceptions at Warner brothers.

    • @amerfilmstudios9292
      @amerfilmstudios9292 Před rokem +14

      So, that's the HOLLYWOOD dark side ? 🤭😅👌🏻Utilizing APPLE 🍏 BOXES to heighten actors/actresses...

    • @rogerhegemier8491
      @rogerhegemier8491 Před rokem +13

      My Dad use to work at MGM as a Scene Painter, he used to tell us about Alan Lad !!! When he was walking next to other People, while the Cameras were Rolling, he would be Walking on Elevated Planks, so to look like he was the Same height as them !!! My Dad also said he was a Very Niece Guy !!! My Dad was 6' 3" im a Little Shorter than Him !!! To me Height is no big deal, but it does Help when Picking Apples !!

    • @DARisse-ji1yw
      @DARisse-ji1yw Před rokem +6

      Here in Chicago, apple boxes are also called "man makers"....

  • @Brett33
    @Brett33 Před rokem +94

    The biggest surprise for me was Danny Trejo. He seems much taller than 5'6" .

    • @Clownboy15
      @Clownboy15 Před rokem +4

      Yep, I was surprised too. I met him at a horror convention many years ago. He stood up to just above my nose and I’m 5’11”. Tom Savini is short too. Same height as Trejo.

    • @venenosaflor
      @venenosaflor Před rokem +3

      Yup. Can confirm. My friend's uncle was part of Danny's close friends. When her uncle passed away, he and Emilio Rivera (SOA-Mayan leader) went to the memorial/life celebration and it was kind of shocking. But he's super nice and humble, and amicable. Nothing like the hard roles he portrays.

    • @travismiles5885
      @travismiles5885 Před rokem

      I know right? I never realized how short he was until I saw him in the movie "Badass."

  • @bobsteadman9728
    @bobsteadman9728 Před rokem +82

    Um, Danny Devito didn't get his start on Taxi but in the movie, One Flew Over the CooCoo's Nest a full 3-years before Taxi aired.

  • @danielreid3476
    @danielreid3476 Před rokem +69

    General rule of thumb, you can usually subtract three inches from official billed height of anyone famous. There's no way in hell Tom Cruise is 5'7". He's 5'5" at the most.

    • @nelaknight
      @nelaknight Před rokem +13

      Trust me. Cruise is 5’6-5’7. I know this as fact. Iv stood next to him several times. I’m 5’6.

    • @danielreid3476
      @danielreid3476 Před rokem +11

      @@nelaknight No he isn't. He is barely taller than Sean Penn, who is 5'3". All these clowns exaggerate their height.

    • @ronblack7870
      @ronblack7870 Před rokem +17

      @@nelaknight in bare feet or in his deceptive shoes?

    • @nelaknight
      @nelaknight Před rokem +10

      @@ronblack7870 In his deceptive shoes. And I was wearing two inch heels at the time. Which made me 5’8. He’s was shorter than me by a couple of inches. So,he’s my height. 5’6. He’s a nice talented man. Very professional and personable. But,he’s still a top leader in a dangerous cult of Scientology. Does one seriously dangerous thing cancel out his celebrity and talent? For you to decide. And what about all those,thousands and thousands,of people stuck and brainwashed in that cult,stripped of all their money and enslaved in this cult...Top Gun. For your entertainment,now in theaters. Have I made my point yet? And yet...so many people...choose not to care about all those poor people. Right?

    • @nelaknight
      @nelaknight Před rokem +7

      @@danielreid3476 I was right next to him. Spoke to Cruise. I know my height. I know his. Sean Penn is about the same height too. Canrpt dispute facts that I was there and saw. Believe what you want. I met the man.

  • @joyceibanez8207
    @joyceibanez8207 Před rokem +9

    Danny Trejo is one of my favorite actors. I had no idea he was only 5' 6". His height really has not affected his career. On screen he is bigger than life . All of these men are good actors and I enjoy watching them act. Just goes to show someone doesn't have to be a giant to be a giant.

  • @Whippy99
    @Whippy99 Před rokem +41

    Peter Dinklage is a giant of a man in talent, character, intellect and drive.

    • @doubleuponbob3397
      @doubleuponbob3397 Před rokem

      Height and penis size is all that matters when measuring the worth of a man.

    • @ulrichkalber9039
      @ulrichkalber9039 Před rokem +3

      he probably got his first roles because they needed somebody short... now they know he can act.
      Thyrion Lannister was actually written specifically with him in mind.

    • @mikepalmer2219
      @mikepalmer2219 Před rokem +2

      Intellect is a stretch.

  • @2-old-Forthischet
    @2-old-Forthischet Před rokem +47

    When Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman divorced, she commented that she can finally wear high heels again.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +2

      Lol, fun stuff! What other types of video would you like to see?

    • @Dream7773
      @Dream7773 Před rokem +3

      @@FactsVerse Top ten best movies of all time.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Před rokem

      I remember that! She said it on David Letterman 😂

  • @pianov-i612
    @pianov-i612 Před rokem +110

    I remember Nicole Kidman on a talk show where the host asked how she was doing after her divorce from Tom. She replied: Well, I can wear high heels now. 😋

    • @anitawinpenny6563
      @anitawinpenny6563 Před rokem +9

      ….and then she married Keith Urban….

    • @ianhill4585
      @ianhill4585 Před rokem +1

      Why didn't Nicole just tell Tom to stop wearing her big heels then?
      Fairs, fair, sharing may have saved the marriage. 😉

    • @Ardante11
      @Ardante11 Před rokem

      @notfiveo I noticed taller dudes would only mess with me if I was dating a girl they were interested in. My ex told me a coworker of mine, that I was not friends with, would try to hit on her all the time with lines addressing my height being insufficient for her. She’s 5’3 and I’m 5’7. She’s also Chinese and they don’t care about height as much. I tend to date them a lot because of it.

    • @aquariandawn4750
      @aquariandawn4750 Před rokem +5

      I'm no fan of Tom, but ex bashing is actually for simple people.

    • @brightyafesi
      @brightyafesi Před rokem +5

      Why do women wear high heels?

  • @guidichris
    @guidichris Před rokem +111

    Don't care how tall Danny Trejo is. He's badass beyond measure.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Před rokem +3

      Never knew he was short

    • @dianegreen1937
      @dianegreen1937 Před rokem +3

      I never realized he was that short!

    • @johnnytrejo911
      @johnnytrejo911 Před rokem +11

      it never stopped my uncle of being beloved and still making waves in Hollywood and movies and his own Taco-shop and Doughnuts 👍🏼

    • @Bastikovski99
      @Bastikovski99 Před rokem +4

      He was even in a movie called Badass

    • @homerfantastic
      @homerfantastic Před rokem +4

      I saw Danny last month in Vegas. We were at Carlos Santana show and I couldn't believe how short he was. Iv been a fan for years and figured he was 5'11 or so.

  • @trent3872
    @trent3872 Před rokem +30

    If Tommy Cruise says hes 5.7 then he is 5'2.

  • @ThePierre58
    @ThePierre58 Před rokem +75

    As a 5'6 male, I really enjoyed this! Retired Royal Marine Commando and I was not the shortest. Seriously, its about personalty, self esteem. She wont care about height if you get those squared away.

    • @Whippy99
      @Whippy99 Před rokem +3

      Couldn’t agree more! 😊

    • @RogueRM
      @RogueRM Před rokem +3

      Roger that Royal.

    • @daisy4750
      @daisy4750 Před rokem +4

      @Joel N Men like tall model type women. It’s the same with men.

    • @kiwibob223
      @kiwibob223 Před rokem

      I wonder if you knew Archie Weir ?

    • @ThePierre58
      @ThePierre58 Před rokem

      @@kiwibob223 There is an old Kilmarnock supporter on Facebook who looks familiar, but not sure.

  • @AccordionJoe1
    @AccordionJoe1 Před rokem +11

    Back in the day, the most popular actors were also very short. Alan Ladd, Humphrey Bogart, Miket Rooney and James Cagney come to mind.

  • @elliebellie7816
    @elliebellie7816 Před rokem +21

    Cruise in no way appeared to be looking eye-to-eye with Kate. He looked like the short dude he is.

  • @davisjoseph7
    @davisjoseph7 Před rokem +40

    You missed Al Pacino. 5 foot 6.

    • @klfrostmediallc334
      @klfrostmediallc334 Před rokem +3

      Right! When I found out that Al Pacino was 5’6” it changed how I watch “The Godfather”…and when I do… I see Michael and I think “man he’s short”!

    • @rajkobjelica4905
      @rajkobjelica4905 Před rokem +1

      Shorter by a mile.

    • @tokyojoe507
      @tokyojoe507 Před rokem +1

      I am 5'6" and Pachino is shorter than me, met him in New York in the 90's

  • @Gt3johnmac
    @Gt3johnmac Před rokem +69

    It is hard to believe many of these actors are so short but so powerful on screen. After studying filmmaking I learned that shorter characters are easier to film. Alan Ladd and Mickey Rooney were some of the first actors I learned about their Hollywood success despite their height limitations. 🎬

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +3

      Interesting, thank you so much for sharing information. Be safe and have a great weekend ❤

    • @russashwill2311
      @russashwill2311 Před rokem +9

      I would have never guessed Danny Trejo to be 5'6"..... good actor fun to watch!

    • @kathleenking47
      @kathleenking47 Před rokem +5

      @@FactsVerse Lucille ball and desi arnaz are the Same height
      He wore lifts
      Lucy could even be taller

    • @recoveringsoul755
      @recoveringsoul755 Před rokem +6

      And yet when electing presidents, people prefer tall people, and have never elected a bald man. (A bald guy told me that, I wasn't really looking for that). Tall people are assumed to be better leaders, even though it has no bearing on any factual basis. I guess we want someone to "look UP to" physically. Same for getting promoted or hired to some degree

    • @james_tiberius_kirk73
      @james_tiberius_kirk73 Před rokem +8

      What has short got to do with being talented may I ask? Just look at Tom Cruise - certainly never stopped him. It's actually Women that have always put a premium on height in a Man.

  • @ArizonaJoeHines
    @ArizonaJoeHines Před rokem +25

    Burgess Meredith was maybe 5 foot 4. During WWII, he starred in a short subject (no pun intended) called "The Rear Gunner." It seems that the rear and ball turret gunners on our heavy bombers were best manned by short men. The film (which is on CZcams) aims to recruit guys who were nicknamed, "Peewee" and "Shorty" who wanted to get into the fight, but felt their size was against an active role. Rear gunners were all NCO's (because the Germans treated NCO prisoners better than lower ranked ones.) Of course, their chances of surviving were 50-50, the odds being set by the number of missions they would have to complete, starting at 25 and rising into the 30's after the Nazi's ability to fight diminished. This is the key point that drives the plot to "Catch 22).

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +2

      Interesting, thank you so much for sharing this information about Burgess! We've learned something new about him ❤

  • @rodanderson8490
    @rodanderson8490 Před rokem +22

    Peter Dinklage is a fantastic actor - and is by far my favorite.

  • @averylane2145
    @averylane2145 Před rokem +32

    Wow...Trejo is 5’6”...?? Looks like he’s 6’4” in movies!!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +1

      Yes, he is. Glad to know that you learned something new about Danny! Which film of his appealed to you the most?

    • @jasonpalacios2705
      @jasonpalacios2705 Před rokem

      You didn't know he was short? Please I already knew that before this video announced it.

    • @cindysmith6509
      @cindysmith6509 Před rokem +4

      I really enjoy Danny Trejo. Looked up his stats and he's 78 years old! Go Danny!!!!

    • @laken1804
      @laken1804 Před rokem

      He sure does!

    • @taand4725
      @taand4725 Před rokem

      Angles... it's all about angles

  • @mylet2658
    @mylet2658 Před rokem +39

    Micheal J Fox an absolute legend great actor not mention being on one of the most famous movies and some say the best movie of all time back to the future

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 Před rokem

      that movie was ok but I wouldn't watch it a 2nd time. a much better movie was "First Encounters of the 3rd Kind". and who can forget "ET" & Star Wars? hell how about "20001 a Space Odyssey"? All of these blew Back to the Future away in my opinion when it came to Sci-Fi.

    • @ilanamillion8942
      @ilanamillion8942 Před rokem +2

      @@leecowell8165 I don't think that Back to the Future was trying to be a Sci Fi movie. It was a comedy.

    • @joen8529
      @joen8529 Před rokem +1

      Back to the Future is easily, EASILY as good or better than any of those movies you named.

  • @Everettel
    @Everettel Před rokem +12

    I was also thinking of Alan Ladd, this video was excellent instead of mockery you showed people can succeed under different obstacles.

    • @josephrogers5337
      @josephrogers5337 Před rokem

      Most people are too young to remember him in a Radio Series "box 13". Radio was a great equalizer. You made up you own imaginary pictures of what was happening

  • @icemanca2001
    @icemanca2001 Před rokem +14

    Being only 5'6" I really enjoy slow dancing with tall women.

  • @KattMurr
    @KattMurr Před rokem +21

    I didn't know until recently that Danny Trejo is that short!

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +2

      Glad to know that you learned something new about Danny! Which film of his appealed to you the most?

    • @jordanodwyer6552
      @jordanodwyer6552 Před rokem +2

      I had no idea either! He is in too many movies to even pinpoint one that makes him an absolute icon...I love him in the Planet Fitness superbowl ad with Lindsay Lohan 😅😅😅

    • @lisaspikes4291
      @lisaspikes4291 Před rokem +1

      I’m currently reading his book. Very interesting. He’s got great screen appeal!

  • @aussieknuckles
    @aussieknuckles Před rokem

    I normally cant stand videos like this, but this was done really well & quite entertaining.

  • @tcs007
    @tcs007 Před rokem +19

    My friends and I always play the game "Is he standing on a box?" when watching Tom Cruise movies.

    • @migueltherrera2059
      @migueltherrera2059 Před rokem +2

      He’s standing on a box of money

    • @kathleencolwell8947
      @kathleencolwell8947 Před rokem +2

      Who cares???
      Not a huge TC fan, but he certainly is a fine looking man for his age. Well, for any age.

  • @Skipjack7814
    @Skipjack7814 Před rokem +10

    Apple boxes! My friend and i used to kid around about these guys, and say in the credits, "Phone Book Mover," imagining a job in film that involves "sprinting around the set, moving a stack of phone books." For example, right under "key grip" and "best boy," it would say " Mr Cruises phone booker." 😃

  • @homehelpheart7440
    @homehelpheart7440 Před rokem +3

    I knew all of these actors were short except for Danny Trejo. That blew my mind! I have seen him in Desperado and other movies, and as you said, he mostly plays guys who are intimidating. I assumed he was at least 6'2"!

  • @larryboysen5911
    @larryboysen5911 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this "Short Episode" I don't feel so bad about my stature, at 5'-7", not so bad after all!!

  • @raiderjohnthemadbomber8666

    Cruise is the right height for a fighter pilot. Danny stands on his balls making him about 7'2", same thing for Peschi.

  • @rogersmith4834
    @rogersmith4834 Před rokem +36

    Great. Now give us one on short actors of the Golden Age. We had Alan Ladd, Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, and Bogey, all around 5' 6" or less. My boss, the famed wild animal trainer Clyde Beatty, also in the movies, stood at 5' 4". Lots of them, and like in this video, some surprises.

    • @joannathesinger770
      @joannathesinger770 Před rokem +1

      Ronald Reagan...5'4"...to my 5'11".

    • @hoofhearted1119
      @hoofhearted1119 Před rokem

      Robert Conrad

    • @hoofhearted1119
      @hoofhearted1119 Před rokem

      Peter Falk

    • @rogersmith4834
      @rogersmith4834 Před rokem

      @@joannathesinger770 No, JoAnna--gotta help you here. My uncle was Chief of US Military Protocol for the Reagan White House, and told me Reagan was just over my height, 5' 6", maybe 5' 8".

    • @joannathesinger770
      @joannathesinger770 Před rokem

      @@rogersmith4834 Have you stood next to him in person and shaken his hand? No??? I have, and I was wearing flats. He was not even average.

  • @sarahhardy1344
    @sarahhardy1344 Před rokem +3

    You should have featured Mickey Rooney, who at one time was bigger box office than Clark Gable. Rooney’s career spanned from childhood to old age in many award winning films. Comedy, drama, musical, dancing, Rooney mastered all.

  • @jimthar17
    @jimthar17 Před rokem +6

    I gotta say that the Danny Trejo one surprised the hell out of me.

  • @mellamell7441
    @mellamell7441 Před rokem +7

    Danny Devito is such a wonderful comedian. I love him!

  • @hydrolito
    @hydrolito Před rokem +26

    How could you forget Michael Dunn, Emanuel Lewis, Gary Coleman, Mickie Rooney, Val Kimer and Robert Conrad?

    • @caseym5017
      @caseym5017 Před rokem +7

      Sylvester Stallone, Charles Bronson, Henry Winkler

    • @Lucille69caddy
      @Lucille69caddy Před rokem +1

      @@caseym5017 Bronson was 5’9.

    • @russashwill2311
      @russashwill2311 Před rokem

      Well apparently you didn't LOL I like all those actors you listed I'm easy to please

    • @rosealexander9007
      @rosealexander9007 Před rokem +4

      Deep Roy is also forgotten

    • @kierj9858
      @kierj9858 Před rokem

      Val Kilmer is short too?? How tall?

  • @John-oe5nb
    @John-oe5nb Před rokem +35

    Rating somebody by height is like rating them according to liking chocolate ice cream as apposed to vanilla. Height, weight, hair color, skin color, eye color does not make up the person. Character, honesty, integrity, loyalty, ability, potential does not come from appearance.

    • @sharksport01
      @sharksport01 Před rokem +6

      Yeah, well this is about illusion.

    • @GrnXnham
      @GrnXnham Před rokem +3

      These are actors. They are portraying an image. Height could play a role in that.

    • @vickiebailey5261
      @vickiebailey5261 Před rokem +4

      NOBODY SAID THAT 'HEIGHT ' HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH PERSONALITY OR CHARACTER .

    • @John-oe5nb
      @John-oe5nb Před rokem

      @@vickiebailey5261 That is what I said. Did you read it?

    • @james_tiberius_kirk73
      @james_tiberius_kirk73 Před rokem

      @@vickiebailey5261 Except for 50% of comments on this video. It's actually Women that have put a premium on height in a Man which has permeated Society as being a "Negative" or "Recessive". Even as a tall man I can assure you I have met plenty of shorter Men that are either extremely tough, extremely smart or both. That's why there's so many unhappy western women in the world. They want the 6/6/6 formula, 6 Feet, 6 abs and 6 figure income.

  • @eldnah2
    @eldnah2 Před rokem

    Wonderful. Nicely done.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      Thank you very much! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @dustinjones8887
    @dustinjones8887 Před rokem +1

    Good vid. A couple of surprises here but most are pretty commonly known. I'd like to see a vid on short musicians. AC/DC would blow peoples' minds.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

    • @SSArt98
      @SSArt98 Před rokem +3

      @@FactsVerse The just told you in their comment, which would make a GREAT video! (Shows that most of your replies are just copied, and pasted and that you really don't listen.)
      I'm giving a heads up to another channel similar to this on Mr. Jones's suggestion, they'll get on it quick!
      And, won't give a generic reply.

    • @screwface1971
      @screwface1971 Před rokem +1

      add anthrax to the list of short musicians, Scott ian must be about 5 foot.

  • @albatross5466
    @albatross5466 Před rokem +21

    "Trejo has been able to project a fit and muscular body despite his short height." What does one have to do with the other?

    • @james_tiberius_kirk73
      @james_tiberius_kirk73 Před rokem +2

      It's actually Women that have put a premium on height in a Man which has permeated Society as being a "Negative" or "Recessive". Even as a tall man I can assure you I have met plenty of shorter Men that are either extremely tough, extremely smart or both.

    • @dlbutler
      @dlbutler Před rokem +3

      A man can be fit, muscular, and short, but the narrator is speaking of the projection of physicality. Taller people who are fit and muscular tend to project that more easily. Lundgren, Momoa, (Alexander) Skarsgard, (Chris) Hemsworth, Schwarzenegger, Evans, Pratt, etc. are all tall. Shorter actors like Van Damme, Statham, Cruise, Efron and Trejo can project, too, but they're not as imposing. Height does make a difference here. Think of the guy (Bjornsson) who played The Mountain in Game of Thrones as an extreme example.

  • @845835
    @845835 Před rokem +3

    I've rum into my fair share of actors and it always surprises me how short most all. Chris Noth is an actor I use to run into and wasn't short.

  • @etcot8220
    @etcot8220 Před rokem

    Those are all very good actors. I’m sad to learn many of them have some health issues.
    There’s also many French actors that wasn’t particularly tall but very talented. Louie de Funes, Villerai comes to mind, I wonder how tall Pierre Richard now that we are on the subject.
    Good video, thumbs up!!

  • @Phil_A_O_Fish
    @Phil_A_O_Fish Před rokem +26

    I seem to remember seeing Peter Dinklage in Avengers Infinity War where he played a giant who remade Thor's hammer after Mjolnir had been destroyed by his sister Hela in Thor Ragnarok. Strange casting but quite good because he towered over Chris Hemsworth in that film.

    • @richardcollier1912
      @richardcollier1912 Před rokem +3

      He actually played a giant dwarf. From what I remember he looked about 75 feet tall.

  • @steveraus3495
    @steveraus3495 Před rokem +24

    I can't believe you overlooked Sylvester Stallone. Yes, Rambo is only 5'7"!

    • @bonchidude
      @bonchidude Před rokem +3

      5 7" is not that short.

    • @steveraus3495
      @steveraus3495 Před rokem +6

      @@bonchidude It is if you look at every online dating profile of women who demand a man at least 6 feet tall.

    • @dartek14
      @dartek14 Před rokem

      No sorry 5'9 not sure where you got 57 from.

    • @bonchidude
      @bonchidude Před rokem

      @@steveraus3495 Again 6 feet is tall, but 5 7" is not short.

    • @mickydee7502
      @mickydee7502 Před rokem

      @@bonchidude 5' 7'' is tiny bro

  • @laken1804
    @laken1804 Před rokem +31

    Danny Devito is an all time favorite. He is dynamic. Despite his short stature he always has great presence on screen.
    Joes Pesci is another.

    • @mplsmark222
      @mplsmark222 Před rokem +1

      The lucky ones on this list have been able to use their short stature to their advantage. Danny has had a lot of roles that probably were created just for him. He is one of my favorites too.

  • @cadeevans4623
    @cadeevans4623 Před rokem +2

    Oh wow how interesting thanks for sharing

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed this video. What other types of video would you like to see?

  • @ObjectGuy
    @ObjectGuy Před rokem

    This video is super awesome and super cool

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

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  • @vickiebailey5261
    @vickiebailey5261 Před rokem +13

    MY FAVORITE IS DANNY DEVITO .HE'S A VERY TALENTED ACTOR AND I LOVED HIM IN EVERY ROLE HE'S PLAYED....ESPECIALLY '" TWINS " .

    • @josephrogers5337
      @josephrogers5337 Před rokem +3

      Danny Devito has a great sense of humor. An example was a film with him and his wife playing terrible characters in the Movie Matilda. I wonder what they thought of them selves and if they had a good laugh over that Movie.

  • @dakotaseven947
    @dakotaseven947 Před rokem +13

    One of my absolute favorite tough guy who was quite short was Robert Conrad (Agent James T West) Wild Wild West. Standing at 5’8”.

    • @josephrogers5337
      @josephrogers5337 Před rokem +3

      That is tall to someone 5'3" tall

    • @wyattfamily8997
      @wyattfamily8997 Před rokem +1

      It would have been more of a problem back in the day. Alan Ladd was also short.

    • @glockfanboy4927
      @glockfanboy4927 Před rokem +2

      He did all his own stunts too!!! Aka Jim West

    • @rongendron8705
      @rongendron8705 Před rokem +5

      5'8" or 5'9" is not short! It is still a medium height for a man, especially one
      who was born in 1935, as Robert Conrad was!

    • @markthomas6703
      @markthomas6703 Před rokem +2

      I love short guys!

  • @ruthjesse6759
    @ruthjesse6759 Před rokem

    I dearly love to see each of yr video’s each day. I would love to see a video on Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. I would like to see like biography on each and how the had gotten together as Brooks & Dunn. I love them and the songs they sing!!!!!! Are they permanently retired as Brooks & Dunn?

  • @darkangel_1978
    @darkangel_1978 Před rokem +18

    And now Warwick Davis is going to have his own Willow TV series. It'll be on Disney+ and a fair amount of the original cast from the movie, will be in the series

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Před rokem

      I heard even Val Kilmer. Wonder about his ex wife?

    • @amk8411
      @amk8411 Před rokem +2

      How are they gonna make some unknown black lezbo the new "hero" and star of Willow?

    • @darkangel_1978
      @darkangel_1978 Před rokem +1

      @@samanthab1923 I didn't see Val in the trailer, but I did see his ex in it. Going to be hard for Val, since he has that thing in his neck, from when he had throat cancer, and they damaged his trachea

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Před rokem +1

      @@darkangel_1978 Oh I’m glad about the ex. Haven’t seen her in a while. I forget where I heard it @ Val. Came up in conversation about him in Maverick

    • @darkangel_1978
      @darkangel_1978 Před rokem +1

      @@samanthab1923 yeah he had a small scene in Top Gun Maverick and used some computer stuff and old audio tapes of him, to help him out. Wonder if they'll do that for Willow. He's still acting, which is good. And he still has his sense of humor. Just watch his documentary on Amazon Prime and you will see that he's going pretty strong. He's had an interesting life.

  • @Pantheragem
    @Pantheragem Před rokem +5

    This was a video I was going to skip over, as it seems many times, making fun of someone's height is still socially acceptable. Very respectfully done though!

  • @anthonywilliams4100
    @anthonywilliams4100 Před rokem +13

    I think all the dwarfed actors owe some level of gratitude to great actors like the late Herve' Villechaize and Michael Dunn.

  • @travismarshall1481
    @travismarshall1481 Před rokem +1

    Danny Devito is my favorite short man on this list. He has soo much energy and is a real talent!
    Love his humor too!

  • @cokesquirrel
    @cokesquirrel Před rokem +7

    I used to work at a luxury retail store in NYC and saw a lot of celebrities, I know that a lot of stars are short, but I was amazed how tall Tom Selleck and Alan Alda were

    • @Elthenar
      @Elthenar Před rokem +2

      Yup. There are a lot of short men in Hollywood but there are plenty of trees too. Not just action stars like The Rock, there are plenty of dramatic and comedy guys who are 6'4" plus.

    • @sukant08
      @sukant08 Před rokem +1

      @@Elthenar it's funny how many action stars are really short while comedy actors like Vince Vaughan and Will Farrel are 6 foot 4

    • @Elthenar
      @Elthenar Před rokem +1

      @@sukant08 Even some of the other guys who are "only 6 foot" or so can be bad ass. Bill Murray used to be famous for getting into, and winning, bar fights. Apparently the dude has farmer strength.

  • @scottaltic1678
    @scottaltic1678 Před rokem +8

    Hmm, So Daniel Radcliff could play Wolverine and be the proper height????

  • @armandomejiatakara818
    @armandomejiatakara818 Před rokem +12

    What? No Dustin Hoffman?
    Did you see him as the mule skinner in “Little Big Man? Epic

  • @TheOriginalDJMrVee
    @TheOriginalDJMrVee Před rokem

    Good topic.

  • @susanevangelatos9806
    @susanevangelatos9806 Před rokem +7

    😂😁😆😂I have stood next to Tom Cruise on more than one occasion. There is no way on earth he is 5’7”. I am 5’2” and wearing a low heel I was about about even with him. Most he could be is 5’5”. That might be generous.

  • @prague5419
    @prague5419 Před rokem +3

    At 6' 3", 315LBs I'm not exactly a giant, but definitely a big fellow. Yet, I would be honored immensely to meet any one of these gentlemen. Regardless of height, these guys are giants to me. Masters all.

    • @beastinfection638
      @beastinfection638 Před rokem

      6'3 and 315lb IS giant lmao. you probably 5'11 and obese bruh

    • @prague5419
      @prague5419 Před rokem

      @@beastinfection638 Alrighty....dick.

  • @ReginaPhalangee
    @ReginaPhalangee Před rokem +4

    Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode with the `lifts` EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU`RE HEIGHTENING 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kenb3552
    @kenb3552 Před rokem +10

    Almost all men exaggerate their height. If they say Tom Cruise is 5'7" then he is probably 5'5" or less.

    • @doubleuponbob3397
      @doubleuponbob3397 Před rokem

      Height and penis size is all that matters when measuring the worth of a man.

  • @billjack9964
    @billjack9964 Před rokem +3

    🌟 Both Tattoo/Herve Villechaiz from Fantasy Island and Dr Loveless/Michael Dunn from The Wild Wild West were both 3'11. Rob Schneider and Kevin Hart are both 5'3.

  • @davidhabert
    @davidhabert Před rokem +14

    There is another actor that should've been added to this list. *Kenny Baker* who most iconic role was R2-D2 in the Star Wars movies, he was 3ft 8in. Sadly though he passed away in 2016

  • @dwoaks1
    @dwoaks1 Před rokem +3

    I have enjoyed the performances of these awesome actors in the rolls they played for many years. It would be hard to pick witch one I liked best.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      We understand! What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

    • @kierj9858
      @kierj9858 Před rokem +1

      Performances

  • @ianhill4585
    @ianhill4585 Před rokem +2

    Not phony height per se, but there's a scene in "McMillan and Wife" starring 6'4" Rock Hudson, and he's talking to a man in an office lounging against a piece of furniture, or something( It's been awhile).
    When the man stands upright ,it's "Jaws" from the Bond movies, 7'1"? Tall Richard Kiel, it's a jokey moment when McMillan sorta acknowledges ,there are people taller than himself ----- he's been using his height for years to unnerve people.

  • @theUroshman
    @theUroshman Před rokem

    All these actors are quite AMAZING actors and have personalities larger than life, as it was well said for one of them in the video. However, my personal favorites are (in chronological order) Michal J. Fox, esp. playing Alex P. Keaton in legendary Family Ties TV series and Marty McFly in the cult Back to the Future movies, super funny Danny de Vito in basically everything he played, and brilliant Peter Denklage as Tyrion Lannister in GOT!

  • @sillywhispers
    @sillywhispers Před rokem +4

    Of the actors listed here, Peter Dinklage is my favorite because he is so talented!

  • @burgcarli929
    @burgcarli929 Před rokem +14

    Tom is not 5'7". I've seen him at the Starbucks in downtown Clearwater... I'm 5'9", he's more like 5'5".

  • @tzazarizona2676
    @tzazarizona2676 Před rokem

    This was really important information, it has changed my life. LOL

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      Glad to know that this video changed your life! Be safe and have a great day 😁

  • @napadave58
    @napadave58 Před rokem

    I figured that Dinklage would make your list because of his height. He may also be the best actor in your video ... and I challenge anyone; male or female, to find me a short guy or anyone as beautiful in the looks department. I'm not so sure I'd change places with him, but it can't be all bad. Great career, great money, probably a trail of used Female naughty-bits ... I can't speak for everyone, but that trade isn't completely out of the question.

  • @ericinla65
    @ericinla65 Před rokem +3

    ON BLINID DATES I used to tell the girl I was 6'3". When we met, they were pleasantly surprised to find out I was really 6'5" in my bare feet. They said most guys lied the other way around and always said they were 6' even. But were sometimes as short at 5'7"...

  • @THE_BEAR_JEW
    @THE_BEAR_JEW Před rokem +4

    Crazy how movie magic can largely get rid of height differences. For example, a guy like RDJ seems similar to Chris Hemsworth or Tom Cruise to Val Kilmer despite there being 5"+ in height difference.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +1

      Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. Which celebrity surprised you the most?

  • @dorothyharding5535
    @dorothyharding5535 Před rokem +1

    They are all GREAT in my book!! I love them in all their movies!! I can think of a favorite movie(s) for each of them!! Danny Trejo is one of my favorites!! ♡ D

  • @JSB103
    @JSB103 Před rokem

    *No fav. THEY'RE ALL GREAT!!* 👍🏼👍🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @maestromike91971
    @maestromike91971 Před rokem +3

    I like Michael J Fox ! He’s a real man who is an inspiration to many. Taxi was a great Show. And it’s a sip.! Return of the Jedi was a great movie. One in the trilogy I have loved and watch. I saw them in theaters huge ones. Where the whole place had only three movies at one place. The place was like ac Stadium. Then, I went to see Child’s play. They turned the big places into many smaller theaters where it wasn’t like sitting in someone’s living room with cold size seats and a 40 in TV on the wall! I have never gone to another movie. There are places that are still Hugh and you can buy real food to eat. And beers if you want

  • @rosemarymagrino772
    @rosemarymagrino772 Před rokem +3

    You forgot Herve Villechase! The plane the plane!😊

  • @SabiaCDO
    @SabiaCDO Před rokem +1

    Back To The Future is the movie that shaped my life. I still can't time travel, But I skate and I play Gibson electric guitars. I love that movie so much I stopped growing when I reached 5'4.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +2

      We're happy to know that you love Back To The Future! One of our all-time faves as well.

  • @nelaknight
    @nelaknight Před rokem +2

    Wow! I can’t believe you actually got all the heights of all these people correct! Most of the time,what’s reported as their height...is wrong.

  • @earth2006
    @earth2006 Před rokem +6

    Like to add William Shatner. Something like 5'6 or 7. TOS had a few issues finding women for him to work with most were a bit taller. S. Stallone isn't very tall similar problems in making Rocky most heavyweight fighter dwarfed him. Deceased Paul Nelson, was happy to work with Barbara Eden 5'3 ish, Paul Newman could loom over her, not by much Paul was only about 5'7 ish.

  • @izzy9132
    @izzy9132 Před rokem +26

    Peter Tinkledge is an excellent actor who I often times find appealing and even sexy. Besides that he's witty, humorous and quite intelligent.

    • @generalyellor8188
      @generalyellor8188 Před rokem +3

      Tinkledge? Hilarious.

    • @ulrichkalber9039
      @ulrichkalber9039 Před rokem +1

      Its Dinklage, an old german family wich went as "von Dinklage" till they dropped the "von" shortly after the war.
      old german nobility, but never on of the more powerfull houses.

    • @TheMerryPup
      @TheMerryPup Před rokem

      'Tinkledge?' Is that the Dinkledge that never ever grows old? 🙃

    • @jockellis
      @jockellis Před rokem

      To me, his roles have added the salt that makes the fare memorable.

  • @vorthora
    @vorthora Před rokem +11

    What should height matter when there's talent? Or beauty? Or better, yet, both, Like James McAvoy at 5'7"?

  • @chelacraig7
    @chelacraig7 Před rokem

    Forgot Martin Klebba !! Pirates of the Caribbean movies .. Corey Romano to name a few😃😃 love him

  • @bozotheclown935
    @bozotheclown935 Před rokem +7

    Don't leave out Al Pacino in this comparison. Mr Shorty. Film him in front of everyone else by a few feet, put the camera down to his height, and le looks like a normal height person.

    • @bozotheclown935
      @bozotheclown935 Před rokem +1

      A good example of the height difference with Al is in Sea of Love. Look at the scenes where Al and Gruber arrive at the apartment building first investigating one of the crimes. When Al is on his own the height difference is dramatic. In the elevator scene, they shoot Al in front of the elevator and Gruber in the back and they look the same.

  • @ArizonaJoeHines
    @ArizonaJoeHines Před rokem +6

    Humphrey Bogart was 5'7" and costarred with Ingrid Bergman, who was nearly 6', in 'Casablanca. In one scene, they are walking along together, and he is a couple of inches taller than she.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem +2

      Yes, Humphrey is 5"7. We remember Casablanca all too well. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. What other types of video would you like to see?

    • @Ardante11
      @Ardante11 Před rokem

      On CZcams search out: Height & Dating

  • @damasiasilva9650
    @damasiasilva9650 Před rokem

    They’re all my favourites🙏🏻🤭

  • @wanetawentz6501
    @wanetawentz6501 Před rokem +2

    That's the illusion of cinematography

  • @jadenephrite
    @jadenephrite Před rokem +9

    Josh Hutcherson's height is 5'5". He is best known for his role as Peeta Mellark in the Hunger Games movies series.

    • @sukant08
      @sukant08 Před rokem

      Also Dave Franko and Zack Afron are quite short too.

    • @gudduentertains
      @gudduentertains Před rokem +1

      @@sukant08 Zack Afron is easily 5'8. Not that short in my opinion.

    • @sukant08
      @sukant08 Před rokem

      @Prison Mike zack is 5ft 7. Which is not midget size but not like too tall either

  • @joeboo8626
    @joeboo8626 Před rokem +5

    Michael Mcdonald is billed at 6'3". I met him in Iraq, and I was his height... I'm only 6'1". I'm not sure how true any of these billed heights are.

  • @frogneckmen857
    @frogneckmen857 Před rokem +2

    Worked for Tom savini for a year or so at his workshop in Pittsburgh. Dudes like 5 foot, tops.

  • @lauranebro1111
    @lauranebro1111 Před rokem

    All of them. They're all talented

  • @tracymonroe6001
    @tracymonroe6001 Před rokem +3

    I’m totally shocked by Danny Trejo’s height! He is definitely larger than life.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      Glad to know that you learned something new about Danny! What is your most memorable role of him?

  • @zibtihaj3213
    @zibtihaj3213 Před rokem +4

    I met three people who saw Tom cruise in real life - they don’t know each other and all said the same thing - they were surprised how short he was - if he was 5 7 , with even a little shoe lift , I doubt he would look that short …. Especially with his muscular fit look . I think he is shorter than 5 7

  • @revlulu
    @revlulu Před rokem +1

    Audie Murphy was a renowned Hollywood actor. He was also the most decorated soldier in US history. He was 5’5 1/2” tall

    • @WillCamx
      @WillCamx Před rokem +1

      He was only 16 when he joined the Army in 1942. He had a forged birth certificate and a letter from his older sister. I think he was quite a bit shorter then.

  • @moss8448
    @moss8448 Před rokem +1

    buddy of mine ran across some actors he being 6' called em all 'butterflies'

  • @slgore5
    @slgore5 Před rokem +3

    Peter Dinklage! He was amazing in GoT! His intensity was captivating. All these men are great, but Peter is my stand out favorite !

    • @tonkysue207
      @tonkysue207 Před rokem

      He is very masculine.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      We absolutely agree! Thank you for your watching our video. Be on the lookout for the next one!

  • @tigerlillybell75
    @tigerlillybell75 Před rokem +13

    You totally forgot to mention Dinklage's role in ELF, which made him household name fame. My favorite is Warwick Davis. But what about the tiny, tiny female actress who played a lawyer in a long running series in the 1980's. I have her autograph, but I cannot remember her name. She was only around 2 feet.

  • @despayre3914
    @despayre3914 Před rokem

    Some nice actors. But when I hear/see Danny Trejo I get a big grin on my face....such a f-ing cool dude, great guy.

  • @isabellrc
    @isabellrc Před rokem

    I enjoy seeing most of these actors perform. Yet, Dinklage just does it for me; intelligent, great diverse acting skills, 😉

  • @suejones5295
    @suejones5295 Před rokem +8

    Peter Dinklage is my favorite. He's so handsome. I fell in love with him in Cyrano.

    • @FactsVerse
      @FactsVerse  Před rokem

      Well said, we strongly concur! Thank you for watching our content and for sharing your thoughts. What other types of video would you like to see?

    • @truth4you349
      @truth4you349 Před rokem +1

      I concur. He is dreamy.🥰

  • @aesyamazeli8804
    @aesyamazeli8804 Před rokem +3

    As a 5'2 person anyone above 5'5 is tall to me.

  • @sebulbathx
    @sebulbathx Před rokem

    I find this somewhat interesting and wonder if there is any biology to this. I mean in bodybuilding there is very few cases where someone has won the Mr. Olympia and being tall say 6 foot and above. That I guess is because shorter people have it easier to put on muscle that is visible and muscles that look big. That leads me into thinking that shorter people, dwarfs excluded, generally have better body compositions in terms of symmetry which then also translates to their face composition in looking good. Since there are studies what people like in that there are face features or ratios that most people like better than other. And since most celebrities either look really good or has a face that really stands out still without being ugly but don't win any model contests or sexiest person on the planet awards, I think height has something to do with it.
    Anyway also height is probably one of the least problems a modern production will have with all the trickery they can do with the camera, angles etc. but I guess it's easier if everyone is roughly the same height for a shot but not really a problem. Maybe in the earlier days of movies where they didn't have the same technology as today. And I guess it only matter when there are multiple people in the shot.