How tall is David Tennant

David Tennant's Height

6ft ¾ in (184.8 cm)

Scottish Actor best known for playing The Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who. He also appeared in Broadchurch/Gracepoint, Jessica Jones (as Kilgrave) and films like Fright Night, What We Did On Our Holiday and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On a Wired autocomplete he said he was a fraction under 6ft 1. In this photo I had about 1/3rd inch more sneaker than him.

How tall is David Tennant
5ft 8 Rob and David @ EMS 2011
I'm 6ft 1in so that's not too bad. I'm just the right height for most girls.

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Average Guess (174 Votes)
6ft 0.74in (184.8cm)
Height Analyzer 2 said on 31/Aug/23
Looked close to 6'1 in Goblet of Fire, this listing is perfectt
Cameron Wright said on 9/Jun/23
I met him a while back when I was 15 or 16. I don't remember if I was 5' 8" or 5' 8.5" then.
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Darksol64 said on 10/Apr/23
Very weak 6'1

Rob doesn't list people at their low, which I bet he would fall to around 6'0 and 1/2 at best. possibly 3/8

Wakes up at maybe 6'1 and 1/4.
Abdulrahman said on 14/Feb/23
184.2
Abdul-177DK said on 2/Oct/22
184.44 cm.
Sandy Cowell said on 1/Sep/22
Ha ha! David was so nice in Doctor Who, but he’s done a perfect turnaround for his part in ‘Bad Samaritan’! I was thinking again on the lines of 6ft1 or even more until a couple of cops knocked at his door and one must have been around 6ft4. Then a doubtful-looking David stood in the road and I thought, “Rob’s got his height spot-on!”

So 6ft0.75 it is. 👌🏼

The above picture proves this to a tee. 😁👍🏼
QM6'1.5"QM said on 29/Aug/22
Amazing pictures, Rob, and it's interesting how you have bigger skull than David, who is perfect example of 184cms range guy/ "weak" 6'1" ;)
Ian Momoshiki said on 7/Jun/22
183-184 with Mark Gatiss, unless Gatiss is on some thick footwear, but given he's 4 inch taller or so than rob with like 1 cm footwear disadvantage, i presume he's closer to 184
Sean95 said on 20/Apr/22
In recent photos with fans he doesn't seem to stand tall. My friend who is right around 5'11 thought they were the same height and by his photo with David, They didn't appear to look too far apart!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Dec/21
Identical to Amell

Wake up somewhere 186.5-187cm, go to bed 184.5-185cm. Decent spot compared to the toxic fake 6ft1 claimers
Slim 6'1.75 said on 29/Sep/21
184.7-184.8 at his low

At least 186.5 out of bed

Killgrave has gotta return in the marvel movies

His performance was spectacular
Johno said on 10/Sep/21
But saying that, I would say he is around 6'0.5.
Johno said on 10/Sep/21
josh b said on 22/Aug/21 Great Comment
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Met him a while back but forgot to post it :) Similar footwear.

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Looks about 2-inches taller than you there.

6'0.25
josh b said on 22/Aug/21
Thanks Rob I will investigate for future photos, if that time ever comes! It's been so long since a convention and we're not prepared to go until we're sure the photo ops are worth it, no distancing or a plastic screen.
I'm guessing you'll be waiting until you can be sure the photo ops are worth it.
Editor Rob
Yeah I noticed MCM will have little clear plastic screen in photo ops, Starfury were recommending just doing something like back-to-back pose, but not sure about showmasters. I have nothing booked, I can hold out till 2022 😎

David can still pull of close to 185 in your shot.
josh b said on 22/Aug/21
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Met him a while back but forgot to post it :) Similar footwear.
Editor Rob
unfortunately google photo link didn't seem to work, but I can show it Here
Slim 6'1.5" said on 19/Aug/21
Agree with rampage
Elene said on 10/Aug/21
Could be full 6’1
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 6/Aug/21
David gave an impressive pp performance in 'Bad Samaritan', even speaking in an American accent.

I thought he looked 6ft1 last night. 😁
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Jul/21
I don't think he falls below 184.5cm.

He'd easily measure 6ft1 around lunchtime or just before
Slim 6'1.5 said on 29/Apr/21
It makes sense as to why he’d claim 6’1” since he measures it mostly through out the day before dropping to 184.5-184.8cm at the end of the day
Slim 6'1.5 said on 19/Apr/21
As listed ✅
slim 6'1 said on 22/Jan/21
I think he would edge amell by the mm
slim 6'1 said on 22/Jan/21
I think I lose 2.5cm from morning to evening
slim 6'1 said on 22/Jan/21
Agree with rory, I think bigger frames and taller heights cause more shrinkage throughout the day, like Jon Hamm could potentially be 187cm smack bang out of bed
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 21/Jan/21
David was spine-chilling in the TV production 'Des', wherein he played serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Even my boyfriend remarked on his acting. 😱😨

6ft0.75. 😁👍
Rory said on 18/Jan/21
No the problem with those ranges is there's only 1.9cm shrinkage between each range when for a lot of guys over six foot they'll shrink one 1 inch from out of bed to their low. I think Tennant can often look 6ft-6ft0.5 due to poor posture but will measure 6ft.0.75. I could see him being 187 out of bed and 184.5 at his low, with 185 being around his afternoon range.
slim 6'1 said on 16/Jan/21
Same deal as Jon Hamm, near 6’1”
Progking said on 15/Jan/21
Im guessing C range is basically 6'0.75 and B is basically 6'1 as a 6'0.75 guy at a low would probably be right around 6'1 during the day. I think David is more B range whereas im in E.
slim 6'1 said on 15/Jan/21
Robs listing is probably right on the money, so is the average guess 👍
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 14/Jan/21
I'd expect him to hit at least 6ft1½ first thing so I wouldn't say A is out the window either
D-H is too low for him...he's got too much height over 5ft11 guys and quite often can look barely shorter than 6ft2 guys
slim 6'1 said on 5/Jan/21
As listed, in that 184 range
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 21/Dec/20
@Genau
F might be a bit too low. Worst case is D-E, but C might be the sweet spot like Rob said.
Slim 6'1" said on 18/Dec/20
Genau, I think he’s D all the way up to B
Genau said on 13/Dec/20
Rob which one is most likely

A 6ft1 5/8 (187) - 6ft 7/8 (185.1)
B 6ft1 1/2 (186.7) - 6ft 3/4 (184.8)
C 6ft1 3/8( (186.4) - 6ft 5/8 (184.5)
D 6ft1 1/4 (186.1) - 6ft 1/2 (184.2)
E 6ft1 1/8 (185.7) - 6ft 3/8 (183.8)
F 6ft1 (185.4) - 6ft 1/4 (183.5)
G 6ft 7/8 (185.1) - 6ft 1/8 (183.2)
H 6ft 3/4 (184.8) - 6ft (182.9)


I think D-F
Editor Rob
The lowest I'd try to argue would be D, but I feel C could be what range he manages.
Reality Police said on 11/Nov/20
Not a chance, are you blind? That is 5ft 11
Slim 6'1" said on 6/Nov/20
A strong 184 like 184.8, 186.8 out of bed. Beast height
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 4/Nov/20
I read today that David was the runner- up in the audition for the TV series of 'Hannibal'. American TV writer Bryan Fuller, who raves about David's talant, clearly wanted an actor quite a bit taller than the Hollywood film's choice, which was Welshman Anthony Hopkins, 5ft9 peak.

6ft0.75 😁👍
Slim 6'1" said on 31/Oct/20
184 range
Mone Kamishiraishi said on 18/Oct/20
I think if you measure him at 10-11am, he will be 6 ft 1 on the nose, so claiming 6 ft 1 seems perfectly reasonable. However, I feel like he could also measure 6 ft 0.5 on the nose during his extreme low too, I would not rule it out. I would rule out under 6 ft 0.5 and over 6 ft 1. He seems like a typical weak 6 ft 1 guy.
Slim 6'1 said on 6/Oct/20
@Rob, is he eccentric like me?
Editor Rob
Well he's Scottish like me, but eccentric? I am not so sure about that!
Slim 6'1" said on 6/Oct/20
Not a solid 6’1” like gatiss, cr7 & Costner. More a weak one
Slim 6'1" said on 6/Oct/20
Looked tall in Jessica Jones, he’ll be eye to eye with Christensen and young Ford
Slim 6'1" said on 6/Oct/20
184.5 like Stephen amell
Mr height said on 4/Oct/20
Rob do you think theres a chance he falls a fraction under 6 feet at night (5’11 7/8)
Editor Rob
I doubt he falls as short as 6ft to 6ft 1/2 range, I think he will maintain over that 184 at night.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 26/Sep/20
David stars as a kidnapper in a film shown on the Horror Channel from time to time entitled 'Bad Samaritan'.

I've checked my TV Guide and it isn't on next week, but when it shows again, I'll mention it on David's page for anyone who's interested. He's in similar creepy mode to how he appears in 'Des'.

6ft and three quarters of an inch.
Joshbrecker said on 24/Sep/20
Rob, on Jonathan Ross David was next to Ronaldo and they looked identical height ? Just search up David tenant Ronaldo it should come up a pic of them
Editor Rob
Ross was struggling to look much over 6ft, but to be fair his posture is looser, and David in the Little segment was a bit closer to camera.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/Sep/20
David should easily hit 6ft2 range in most shoes
Jackson Roberson said on 25/Aug/20
Rob , if David where to wear say a pair or nike Air Max 90s how tall would he be ?
Editor Rob
He'd measure about 6ft 2 I'm sure.
Slim 6'1" said on 6/Aug/20
184-184.5CM lovely actor in Jessica jones and of lovely above average length
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Aug/20
He could be something like 185cm flat but that still doesn’t technically make him a legit 6ft1.
QM6'1QM said on 19/Jul/20
OriginalAnon said on 13/Jul/20

5'11 or 6'0" is a big joke for Tennant, who's naturally slim guy (77-78 kg in the morning i think), but he's really right about 185 cms.
OriginalAnon said on 13/Jul/20
I am shocked that people think that he is the listed height. He always looks no more than 6' to me. Of course, I could be very wrong but to me he is certainly the shortest looking 185cm guy I have ever seen. When I see him on TV I always think of him as a 5'11'' sort of guy.
Lover_thorn3 said on 12/Jul/20
Hey rob in a wired interview with someone else who says “6’2 well 6’1 and a half i round up” tennant responded “Ah yes thats what i do i say im 6’1 im 6 foot and. Three quarter” you might want to add that claim
Editor Rob
I had previously just mentioned it as "he claimed a fraction under 6ft 1"
Yang (5 footer 8, 173, Aries) said on 24/Jun/20
Yesss. He is minimum 6ft and half tall like others said. He is one of known Aries actors like Ella Fanning, Kristen Stewart, Dennis Quaid, Chralir Hunnam etccm. His Bday is exactly week after mine then. Very close to Aries and Taurus Cusp....
QM6'1QM said on 17/Jun/20
184.5 cm anyway!!!
Lover_thorn3 said on 16/Jun/20
Hi rob is david the tallest doctor if we only count the ones from the more recent doc who meaning Christopher and up
Editor Rob
Yes, David is taller...but even an ageing Tom Baker (at least 10 years ago) still managed to look taller than David in person.
5feet11 guy said on 21/Apr/20
Hello Rob, I can clearly see that you and David have a height difference of 4 inches, well my height is 5feet and 11 inches so does this picture fit my height difference compared with Chris Hemsworth??
I’d really appreciate your opinion ;)
Editor Rob
Visually it might look roughly similar.
Jackob said on 2/Apr/20
Rob, here’s David tennant with capaldi in converse what’s the height difference look like here ? Click Here
Editor Rob
In the publicity still Tennant looks over an inch taller easily.
Jackob said on 22/Mar/20
Rob, can you link any pics of capaldi and smith standing together ?
Editor Rob
From conventions, most of them have Capaldi closer in group shots.
OriginalAnon said on 12/Mar/20
Not any more than 6'.
Jackin said on 29/Feb/20
ROb, why in the 50th does he look so much taller than Matt Smith ?
Editor Rob
I wouldn't have said he looked 'so much taller', I think it helps his head size is smaller than Matt's, who at times doesn't stand as tall. There might be just 1 inch between them barefoot.
bearhugger said on 28/Dec/19
David Tennant is 6ft 0.75 and rounds up to 6ft 1 3:33 Click Here
slothee said on 12/Dec/19
I bet 6’ 0.5” would probably be his low. He looks at most 4in more than Rob, add the 1/3in and he’d be around 6’0.5”. But he might be 6’0.75” for the good chunk of the day.
Nik said on 5/Oct/19
L-E-G-I-T! (As Rob has extra sneaker!)
Blake said on 2/Jun/19
Rob, I saw the wired video like somebody already commented he claimed 6 foot and three quarters here is the link at 3:45 Click Here
Nik said on 1/Jun/19
The 102 voters are not daft!
Kapp said on 29/May/19
He admitted to being 6ft and 3/4 and rounding it up to 6'1 in the WIRED video at 3:45. It seems Rob guessed him as a weak 6'1 correctly. Jon Hamm wasn't quite as honest tho, haha, funny, considering the two are the same height and Tennant looked to have lost hope in humanity when he claimed 6'2/6'1.5.
Nik said on 9/May/19
He could just scrape 6'0.75"!
Rory said on 17/Apr/19
I've seen him up close at an event and being 6ft0.75 myself i thought it would be an interesting comparison but unfortunately he's a guy who rarely stands well which makes it difficult. Loosely walking around he looks 182-3 but on the rare incidence of him standing well he looked taller though unfortunately I wasn't near him at the time. About 6ft1 looks fair if measured.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 16/Apr/19
No way a flat 6ft. Clearly has a strong 1in on Matt Smith who Rob even argues could be near 6ft himself.
afzal said on 10/Apr/19
183 6foot tall nothing more
James G. said on 30/Mar/19
Could be 6’0.5”. The present listing would be the absolute max.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Feb/19
Matt Smith: 184.2cm out of bed, 182.3cm before bed
David Tennant: 186.7cm our of bed, 184.8cm before bed
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 12/Jan/19
He doesn’t look under this when he stands tall. Gave a solid 6ft1 impression in Dr. Who.

I think almost 6ft for Matt Smith
Connordee said on 10/Jan/19
Rob,What is the height difference between David tennant and Matt smith ?
Editor Rob
It might be 1 or 1.25 inches, somewhere around that.
Dream said on 25/Dec/18
Rob, assuming David Tennant is actually measured at 6’0.75”, how tall is the gentleman on the left? How tall is the lady (Barbara Dunkelman) the right?

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Editor Rob
I'd expect the guy on left to be a bit shorter than David.
Zampo said on 24/Oct/18
Revisiting this page, I change my mind slightly. At first I thought maybe 184.5 cm at most, but think he could be a solid enough 6'0.75.

Rob, I'm intrigued...David Tennant or Bobby Lashley, who would edge who from meeting both?
Editor Rob
Well, Lashley was definitely a taller guy...but he was in a solid boot, whilst Tennant in a lesser sneaker...I expect barefoot they are actually going to measure quite close.
World Citizen said on 9/Oct/18
Looks 6 ft
Dennanz said on 8/Oct/18
Rob how much taller is he than Christopher eccelston or john cena?
Editor Rob
In person comfortably taller than Eccleston, but I never seen Cena...I'd still expect David to measure taller though.
Dennanz said on 25/Sep/18
Rob has David maybe lost half an inch of height due to his spinal operation in 2008 he definitely doesn't strike me as the strong 6'1 he used to anymore now only looks around 6'0.5-6'0 3/4
Editor Rob
A small 1/8th to 1/4 isn't impossible if you have a back injury to discs.
Nik said on 10/Sep/18
@ Allie - 183-184 cm does seem reasonable!
Allie said on 7/Sep/18
My fave doctor. 183-184.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Jul/18
So Rob, maybe Tennant went from a solid 6ft1 to a weak 6ft1?
Editor Rob
I wouldn't dismiss the idea.
Nik said on 8/Jul/18
Said height at most!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 28/Jun/18
Gatiss I think would have a solid centimeter at least over Tennant
Editor Rob
Tennant is still a tall guy in person, aided by a slim appearance. Gatiss in a shoe versus Tennant in a converse can make Gatiss look taller by near 3/4 inch when they appeared together.

I should also add that it was possible Tennant lost a small fraction of height for a while because he had a prolapsed disc 10 years back and had surgery.
Zampo said on 24/May/18
From this picture alone, I think he would measure somewhere in between 6'0.5-6'0.75 rather than 6'0.75-6'1. You can tell someone like Ahmed Best would edge him out. 184.2-184.5 cm range I feel.
Editor Rob
I think Tennant is a bit shorter than someone like Mark Gatiss, but he's not far off 6ft 1.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/May/18
Hiddleston: 6ft1⅞(187.6cm)
Gatiss: 6ft1⅛(185.7cm)
Tennant: 6ft0¾(184.8cm)
Cumberbatch: 5ft11⅝(182cm)
Denzo said on 9/May/18
I've met David and we both were wearing converse in the morning im around 6 feet 182.5cm ,this was in the evening and I was standing around 5'11.5 we had a picture together he was barely an inch taller his body proportions make him look taller and when I asked him about his height he claimed 6'1 but maybe a little under since his spinal operations in 2008.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 30/Apr/18
With his build he’d pass for 6ft2 no problem
Yht said on 28/Apr/18
Rob, What is his highest weight ?
Editor Rob
Doubt the man has seen above 170 pounds in his life. Always looks a slim man.
PoorKid said on 21/Apr/18
185 looks good
184,5—186,5 before/out of bed
Good height
PoorKid said on 21/Apr/18
185 looks good
184,5—186,5 before/out of bed
Good height
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Apr/18
He doesn't look much taller than Matt in those photos, max 2cm.


Still though with Rob the difference between them is more noticeable
MD said on 14/Feb/18
With 5'11.5" Matt Smith and Dame Helen Mirren:

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QM6'1QM said on 11/Feb/18
Just over 6'0.5" (184.2 cm min, 184.8 cm max).
pjk said on 11/Feb/18
A very slight build always exaggerates height. i'd give him 5'11.5" realistically given the photo with rob.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Dec/17
He'd get minimally edged out by Gatiss (who I really think could be 186cm)
Editor Rob
Tennant is shorter than Gatiss, at least when they appeared together on Doctor Who, though a bit of footwear advantage to Gatiss made the difference more than it might be...
Elektrafans said on 5/Dec/17
Definitely 6'0.75"

With the full 6'1" or 6'1.25" Mark Gatiss: Click Here
With 6'1.75" Tom Hiddleston: Click Here
With 5'11.5" Benedict Cumberbatch: Click Here

He was not at his best in this picture.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Dec/17
I see max 1in between Hiddleston and Tennant. Proof that a real 184-185cm is legitimately tall and not dwarfed by 6ft2...
Bard said on 16/Nov/17
Strong 6'. Don't think he's over 6'0.5 though.
Anonymous said on 10/Nov/17
I'm surprised he is a 6 footer always look 5.10 or 5.11 to me.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Nov/17
Tenant might pass as taller than Amell because he's thin.
Slim 184 said on 3/Nov/17
Rob, who would win the stadiometre between Amell and Tenant?

I would go with tenant tbh.
Editor Rob
Amell is a much more robust and robotic type figure in person, in fact he would make a good Terminator type figure.

Tennant is comparatively skinny and a more light on his feet fella, but standing on his own definitely gives a quite tall impression (he was well over an inch taller than Joe flanigan that day I got this photo), but barefoot I really would say you could toss a coin over who would win it.
Alex said on 19/Oct/17
He does look really tall in Broadchurch which is a great show ( nearly finished season 1) . Rob as a Scotsman what do you think of BREXIT? I know the majority of the Scottish people voted to stay in the EU, do you think Scotland will leave UK and join EU in the next few years. Also I might be going to the Royal Conservatoire of Dramatic art and was wondering what the living costs are as I believe that you live in Glasgow? This is coming from An South AFICAN with a British Passport. Thanks
Rory said on 12/Oct/17
Hiddlestone actually looks a proper 6ft2 with Tennant, looks at least 1 inch taller perhaps more.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 9/Oct/17
I think Eccleston could be a strong 6ft but Tennant would probably be slightly taller. There aren't any photos of them together. David does look over 1in taller than Matt Smith in photos. So near 6ft1 is fine
Dreampuffe(5'9.5") said on 7/Oct/17
He looks really tall here.

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Perfect, perfect, perfect listing!
Anonymous said on 5/Oct/17
who is taller Christopher Eccleston or David Tennant?
Editor Rob
I believe Tennant typically looks comfortably over six foot, Eccleston I can't see him as tall as David.
Slim said on 26/Sep/17
Hats off to David as most men his height in Hollywood would inflate it to 6'2" or 6'3".
Slim said on 23/Sep/17
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 19/Sep/17
Slim, I think that would make him more of a solid 6ft1 which he doesn't really look that often.
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Fare enough, I'm not too good at guessing shrinkage throughout the day.

During the pm hours of the day I predict tenant is 184.88 cm(6'0.75")
Mark(5'9.5") said on 22/Sep/17
Let's also keep in mind that Tennant had a back disk removed before Rob met him.

So, he would have been likely a full 6'1"
Rory said on 21/Sep/17
I'd say he'd be 187cm exactly out of bed, and then shrinks to 184.5-185cm at his low. Never dips below that 184.5 mark. I can't see him ever really falling to 184, he looks a guy whose close enough to 6ft1.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 19/Sep/17
Slim, I think that would make him more of a solid 6ft1 which he doesn't really look that often.
sumdude said on 19/Sep/17
186.5cm out of bed. 184.7cm 7 hours into his day, I personally consider "7 hours into a day" a man or womans true height. Probably drops 1.5-2cm at the most throughout the day considering what he does for a living. Doubt he drops 2-3cm.. considering his work and physique.
Mark(5'9.5") said on 18/Sep/17
Rob, I just discovered that my first cousin once removed was 6'0.75" like David Tennanf 'in his 70s.' If that would be the case, is there a chance that he could have been a full 6'1" going by shrinkage?
Slim said on 18/Sep/17
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/Sep/17
Out of bed: 6ft1½(186.7cm)
Before bed: 6ft0¾(184.8cm)
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I reckon he'd clear 6'1.75" out of bed tbh then shrink to 0.75" at nighttime.
Slim said on 15/Sep/17
Robs listing is spot on guys!!!!
He's 184 cms above and he has a 8mm shoe advantage omg I'm getting good at this. 😉

Once again, a great height for a man, but still not as formidable as the full 6'1".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/Sep/17
Out of bed: 6ft1½(186.7cm)
Before bed: 6ft0¾(184.8cm)
Anonymous said on 11/Sep/17
186.5-7 cm in the morning.
184.5-7 cm in the night.
Mateyboy said on 8/Sep/17
I think it is safe to say him as 6"1 he is taller than most other 6"1/2-3/4 won't you say Rob?
Mark(5'9.5 said on 28/Aug/17
Rob, would you say 'David Tennant' is the most legit 6'0.75" person you've met in person?
Editor Rob
I think he has a good chance of measuring near it...I don't think he's really far off his claim, taller than 6ft men for sure.
Slim 182 cm said on 14/Aug/17
Try 6'1 out of bed. Guys he doesn't look a real 6'1 like Costner.
Mark(5'9.5") said on 7/Aug/17
I would say 187 flat out of bed.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Jul/17
186.6cm out of bed
Mark(5'9.5 said on 22/Jul/17
Nothing under 184 cm. He actually could have been a full 6'1".
Slim 182 cm said on 21/Jul/17
Final guess, 6'0.5
Sarah said on 19/Jul/17
Almost 6'1
even said on 18/Jul/17
hes 6 feet tall flat out
Capheus said on 17/Jul/17
In his pictures with Tom Hiddleston and Mark Gatiss, well.. he looks like a legit 6'075"
Jake said on 10/Jul/17
Rob, I have a question! If someone was to measure at exactly 6ft barefoot, what do you think their eye level would be on average?
Editor Rob
Jake, you'd expect it to be within the 5ft 7.25-7.5. If 7.75 they'd have a small (high) eyelevel and if only 5ft 7, a large (low) eyelevel.

I think David doesn't have a big eyelevel, more average.
Valhalla said on 14/Jun/17
If he's 6'1 why is his eye level 170.5-71 cm? Wouldn't he be under 6'1 like 184 cm?
Editor Rob
in the photo itself it would be roughly that range...but if he was measured barefoot at 6ft 0.75 say, then his eyelevel should be near to 173
Slim 181 cm said on 9/Jun/17
Never watched dr who but I've seen him in Jessica jones and he's a fu***ng amazing actor.
- 185 cm
S.J.H said on 9/Jun/17
I think David Tennant is more like 6'0.25-0.5 just doesn't look near 4' taller than 5'9 John Simm
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Jun/17
Amazed that Purcell and Miller are shorter than this guy
Mark(5'9.25 said on 25/May/17
Rob, he looks taller than Wentworth miller.
Editor Rob
he will measure taller than wentworth.
Sandy Cowell said on 3/May/17
I recently saw David in the remake of 'Fright Night', starring as a swearing, burping somewhat intellectual fellow, and as I'd never heard him sound like that, act like that or look so scruffy, it took a few minutes before I realised who it actually was!
Part of the reason that I was able to suss who it was was, of course, his tallness! There was nothing else that gave it away but, hang on a minute.....his face was a bit of a giveaway!
From the film and from Dr Who, I'd have thought him to be 6ft1, but in the above picture, I reckon he passes for just under 6ft! I'll settle for what I've seen on the telly though - he gets 6ft0.75!
Namor said on 28/Apr/17
184.5 cm or probably over that
Rory said on 10/Apr/17
I wouldn't say he had a narrow frame. Skinny yes, not narrow. I do wonder if David was actually a legit 6ft 1 prior to 2008. Rob met him in 2011 and he looked 6'0.75 but he had back surgery in 2008 for a "prolapsed disc", I've no idea if that would result in height loss at all but it would be interesting to know if he had actually lost a fraction by the time Rob met him.
Steve said on 30/Mar/17
Looks no taller than 6ft0.5 to me (more like 6ft0.25). I think his skinny, narrow frame makes him look taller than he really is but I'd put him closer to 6ft than 6ft1.
Click Here can't see an inch difference between him and 5'11.75 Benedict Cumberbatch here for example... Top left picture they look roughly the same height, Cumberbatch standing with slightly better posture maybe but still can't see Tennant being much of 6ft.
Mark(5'9.25") said on 28/Feb/17
He could be a full 185 at times if he was standing normal and had equal footwear. I would rule out 184 flat.
Importer said on 28/Jan/17
185cm is fair after watching Marvel's Jessica Jones. No more than 2inch shorter than Mike Colter, he wasn't dwarfed by him so yeah.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Jan/17
More likely a weak 6ft1 than a strong 6ft.
Editor Rob
yeah I wouldn't put him 6ft 0.25-0.5 range, he is taller than that.
Rory said on 26/Jan/17
Rob, What range do you think Tennant would measure last thing at his low 184-184.5 or 184.5-185 ?
Editor Rob
Rory, I think he'd still clear 184 mark at his lowest, 184.5 absolute minimum.
Victor Surratt said on 23/Jan/17
He could be a weak 1.85 but he have a bad posture.
Headman said on 12/Jan/17
I have a friend with remarkably similar head proportions as David Tennant, what is David's head size, Rob?
Editor Rob
Headman, I wouldn't have said that much more than 9 inches, like 9-9.2 range.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 12/Dec/16
He looks a good 1in shorter (if not more) than Mark Gatiss does...but that might just be bad posture?
Editor Rob
there is a footwear swing, I have more than David, Mark has more than me.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Dec/16
Cavill has much better posture than Tennant
Mark(5'9.25 said on 22/Nov/16
6'0.75".

Rob, could Cavill be similar to this guy if they got measured in person?
Editor Rob
certainly Mark, they'd fall within a 1/4 inch...whether both very close I'm not so sure, I still feel Tennant can pull off almost 6ft 1 far more than Cavill can.
slurkapfson said on 19/Nov/16
hmmm, looks 184
Alexandra Stevens said on 20/Oct/16
A shade over 6 feet but not 6-1. He's extremely thin, in person looks almost frail until he moves. All that nervous energy changes the impression.
S.J.H said on 16/Oct/16
He look 6'0 with john simm and he look here at 5'11.5 with 0.3 less shoe like rob say. So he is close to 6'0 and 6'1 with dress shoe
Gonzalo said on 13/Oct/16
In What we did in our holiday he looked 1`85. He was clearly taller than Rosamund Pike, who is a tall woman. The film is excellent, by the way; worth to watch
travis said on 4/Oct/16
naw he 6 even he not that much taller then u rob
Aza said on 1/Oct/16
He looks 6'1 in the photo with Rob.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 30/Sep/16
So, Rob what would you do if the average guess for Stallone's peak ends up being close to 5ft11?
Editor Rob
I'd be very surprised if it did creep up that high.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 29/Sep/16
Rob, do the votes for that average guest thing overtime determine if a celeb gets upgraded/downgraded?


I think overall 184/185cm is closer for him than 183/184cm
Editor Rob
it can give visitors an idea of what the general opinion on a height might be. Obviously it will take time to form that opinion.

It could help me identify listings that are further from the general opinion and see if I agree with the general guess.
Sam said on 29/Sep/16
Yeah 184cm-185cm with less sneaker.
S.J.H said on 20/Sep/16
6'0 max and he didn't look 4" taller than 5'9 john simm. 8cm between the duo. David tennant is 6'0
the smart one said on 9/Sep/16
i've met david tennant in person. i am around 5 feet and 11 inches tall with 0.5 inch shoes (5'10.5 barefoot) and he seemed to be almost my size with slightly bent posture. i think he is just about 6 feet tall.
Roger said on 6/Aug/16
184 in this pic taking into account footwear.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 24/Jul/16
Rob, how likely is 6ft flat?


I think with a hunch he can appear that at times.
Editor Rob
I am sure he clears six foot, how much is the question.
Alex said on 27/Jun/16
He's more like 184 cm...so we can say a weak 185 cm
Johno said on 25/May/16
Would average around 6'0.25 i believe.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/May/16
186.5-187cm straight out of bed. 188cm would make him a strong 6ft1 guy
mrtguy said on 30/Apr/16
Rob, how tall do you think he can wake up from bed 6'2''??
Editor Rob
I think a bit under a full 6ft 2 out of bed
BT said on 5/Apr/16
6'0.5 looks a good shout, wouldn't argue he is a legit 6'1.
S.J.H said on 28/Mar/16
Atually david tennant look around 0.75 lower than the 6'0.5 boy measured by rob and tennant had shorter head and hair advantage. I bet he just claim an inch at 6'1 which he was 6'0 as rob say he had big fraction less footwear. the only way he could be 6'1 only out of bed in the morning and trust me 6'1 guy eye level reach rob head and rob hit an inch over tennant eye
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/Mar/16
6ft0½ at night, maybe. I still think he can be a guy pushing 6ft1 rather than just over 6ft
Gary said on 5/Mar/16
Rob, wtf are you kidding me?
Look at the measurements you made on top, that's clearly not 6ft 3/4that's like less than 6ft 1/4.
I would say from this pic, that's about 6 ft 1/8 and that's the lowest I can go for him, according to this picture.
Editor Rob
remember he also had less sneaker than me
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 28/Feb/16
He's gotta be near 6ft1.
Andrea said on 27/Feb/16
Rob, are you sure he'd measure near 185? He looks around 6' with you, considering he has got less footwear... He also doesn't look much different than Joseph, who himself looks 6' range...
Do you think he'd beat both Alex and the 184 young guy if he got measured?
Editor Rob
I think he did look over six foot, 6ft 0.5 is debatable.
Rory said on 25/Feb/16
Based on that pic i certainly wouldn't say he was taller than Milson..they look the same but baring in mind Davids nearer the camera id bet Milson would edge him based purely on the picture.
Johno said on 24/Feb/16
Technically, if we were to take the scale and the conditions as they are, Tennant would not even reach the 6'0 mark even accounting for the footwear disadvantage.

6'0
slothee said on 21/Feb/16
6'0.25-.5"
Johno said on 17/Feb/16
Standing not taller then 6'0 there.
Jim said on 18/Jan/16
His official CV on Spotlight.com (which only casting directors can access) lists his weight as 160lbs.
Patrick 5foot9 said on 16/Jan/16
To me, the difference is modest. I would call you small next to him. But how you feel next to him, rob?
Editor Rob
the same as standing next to anybody, I'm guessing a height and noticing he is over six foot but not looking 6ft 1 that moment.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Jan/16
He might get close to 6ft0½ after a long day but no less. So a weak 6ft1 is spot on and he probably scrapes 6ft1½ out of bed.
TJE said on 20/Dec/15
IMO, B-C range.
CD said on 11/Dec/15
The thing is if you went by the photo alone, you'd say D but from what Rob has said A-B seems more likely.
Rory said on 9/Dec/15
The truth probably lies between A and B..186.7 ish out of bed and 184.7 ish at dusk, a typical weak 6'1 guy.
CD said on 8/Dec/15
Rob, from all you've said, which is best guess for Tennant's morning/evening in your opinion?

A) 187cm / 185cm
B) 186.5cm / 184.5cm
C) 186cm / 184cm
D) 185.5cm / 183.5cm
Editor Rob
B is a possibility, A is probably the more positive listing I feel.
Crane said on 7/Dec/15
Around 6' - 6' 1/2 tall and a respectful Scots actor!
Lonestar said on 5/Dec/15
Look like 182cm with rob. He probably just a 6 footer
Rory said on 11/Nov/15
I saw a trailer for an upcoming Jonathan ross show, Tennant, C.Ronaldo and Ross are stood together and Tenannt looks to edge both of them out, although Ronaldos standing a bit further back..but Tennant looks about 187cm on it.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 29/Oct/15
170lbs max maybe but yeah he's very slim for 185cm
Rory said on 19/Oct/15
Rob, what would you guess his weight as ?
Editor Rob
he is quite a trim guy, I would be surprised if he was much over 160-5 pounds range.
pablo77bar(184cm) said on 27/Sep/15
Rob of this guys (Reardon,Hoult,Callum ) and Tennant,who you think is more 6ft 1(185) You have said that they are very simillar
Editor Rob
reardon and hoult I'd say were typical 6ft 1 men up close, but then footwear wasn't a fraction less like Tennant has.
Rory said on 9/Sep/15
Rob, if someone like you say woke up 0.5inches taller than another person but both ended the day the same height, would that have any baring or would you consider them the same height ?
Editor Rob
I think by lunch-afternoon they'd be very close, a lot of the height is lost that first few hours, so I'd say they were same height really.

Only maybe if you see them at 9am in the morning might you be able to tell them apart by the small fraction that they'll be apart.
Rory said on 7/Sep/15
Rob, wouldn't 6'2 out of bed be more befitting of a 6'1.25 or even near 6'1.5 range guy rather than a flat 6'1 person ?
Editor Rob
there is a bit more chance of shrinking an inch the greater above average you are. But, there is some variation, one guy could shrink 0.6, another 1.1, they could wake up nearly 0.5 inches apart and end the day the same height...but that's maybe the upper and lower ends, normally 0.7-0.9 is quite a common range.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/Aug/15
Easily 186-187cm range out of bed.


Rob, how tall would a legit 6ft1 guy be out of bed?
Editor Rob
6ft 1.75-2 range would be a common range, then on average they probably hit 6ft 1 or a tad under at worst.
Tarinator said on 10/Aug/15
He looks a full 6'1 to me.
Triplescrew said on 3/Aug/15
I'm bored so here are some Matt Smith/David Tennant height comparison photos.

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Here's one where both are with Jenna Coleman...

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Clearly, Matt appears taller than other folks measured at 5'11" next to Jenna and David looks over 6'0".

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Rob, ever ask yourself if people would think of Matt as being taller if his first companion wasn't so tall? Back when I was a Who Noob I thought Matt was around 5'8" because I assumed Amelia Pond was around 5'6"...
Triplescrew said on 22/Jul/15
I've always been confused as to why Height Challenge 2 dude looks so much taller than David. Splicing together the photos in photoshop, it looks like he had a good inch and a half at least on David, putting him at 5'11.75". Then given your shoe advantage that gives Tennant 6'0".

But it must be the photo because he looks a full 6'1" in everything I see him in.
Rory said on 21/Jul/15
Rob, Would you say 186.5cm straight out of bed, or slightly over it ?
Editor Rob
he could be near 187 out of bed, I'd be surprised if not close to it.
dee said on 5/Jun/15
i met david only few month ago we were both wearing converse and im 186 cm and we were identical height.
Gonzalo said on 25/May/15
Looks around 1`85 in that pic. He needs a shower
randomdude said on 16/May/15
looks about 6'1 to me
Joel12 said on 26/Apr/15
looks solid 6ft to me...but with rob's shoes advantage+bad posture by david i can see him as 185cm guy close to 6ft1
delvin said on 23/Apr/15
He looks 183.5 cm
Crim said on 31/Mar/15
He's definitely no shorter than 6ft. I can see how he could be placed higher though. I'm 5'10" but most people think I'm 6ft because they never see me without boots on at work or wherever lol.
JPDB said on 6/Mar/15
after seeing him on parkinson (who he looked shorter than) i was under the impression he was no more than 5'10".
dan said on 14/Feb/15
Looks taller than that in that picture in comparison to Rob
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Jan/15
Rob between Karl Urban and Tennant, who left you with a taller impression?
Editor Rob
Tennant I think had a taller impression.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 10/Jan/15
185cm is fair. Unlike many who claim 6ft1 he generally looks it
Tan le said on 19/Dec/14
6 feet and a half an inch
cole said on 5/Dec/14
6'0.75 could be better. I'd bet closer to 185 than 184.
Mind adding 'Broadchurch', Rob? Very good series and David was outstanding.
Andrea said on 4/Dec/14
Rob, without considering his shoes, did he look taller than alex in person? He doesnt look over 6'0.5 to me...
Editor Rob
my thought was he looked about 184, given a bit less footwear then nearer 185 I thought would be ok. He's a potential 184 range though, I wouldn't rule that out.
anon said on 20/Nov/14
does he really look 6 1" here? i see a 4 inch difference max.
Judd said on 14/Nov/14
another guy who, in the picture, for sure doesn't seems a 6'1" guy...
here he looks not taller than 6'0" also with his shoes disadvantage, but picture doesn't mean always the truth, so maybe alive he's taller...
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/Nov/14
Rob, is 187cm out of bed possible?
Editor Rob
yes it might be possible he is around that, but also there is a chance he could dip a little shy of the 6ft 1 mark aswell.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Oct/14
Rob, did he appear taller than Matt Smith?
Editor Rob
yes definitely taller than Matt
Alex 6'0 said on 27/Oct/14
6'0.5 taking into account Rob's footwear advantage
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Oct/14
In early Dr. Who I thought he could look 186-187cm range. Probably his lanky build gave that impression. Out of bed for definite.
mike said on 16/Oct/14
He'd probably be 186-187 out of bed.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 14/Oct/14
Rob, could 184cm be closer?
Editor Rob
He can look 6ft 0.5-1 range mostly.
Sam said on 23/Sep/14
From promos for the new American mystery show he's on with Anna Gunn, he does look 6'1" range, taller than Gunn although I'm guessing she's wearing bigger shoes.
jj from nnj said on 13/Sep/14
I don't understand why people quibble about a delta of 0.5" height verses a celeb's claimed height? Especially since the posture of a person can greatly affect their actual height in a photograph. Just sayin' (not intended as a criticism). In one of my previous jobs, I was tasked to obtain dimensions of various items from photographs. Depending on the angle, lighting and resolution of the digital photos, my (very) educated estimates could vary greatly from their actual dimensions.

I'm (now) 64.5" on a good day in the MORNING, and 65.0" in high school. However at my reunion, several people commented that I must have grown taller during college because I looked much taller that they had remembered. Yes, my posture was that bad :) Another interesting data point, 2 friends said they thought I was around 67" when we got on the subject of exercising and ideal height vs. weight, etc.
Emil 182.5 cm said on 31/Aug/14
6'0.5 seems more likely
James B said on 14/Aug/14
Looks 5'11.5 with rob
Kostas said on 13/Aug/14
But this guy will be easily taller than both of them.
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Kostas said on 9/Aug/14
Do u think that Callum Blue will edge him out?
Editor Rob
tough to tell, I think they would be quite close, I wouldn't bet on who might be a few mm taller.
womble said on 16/Jul/14
Looks a lot shorter on Dr.Who
Connor 183cm said on 7/Jun/14
You had 1/3rd inch thicker footwear Rob? well Tennant is probably 184.5-185cm range then but i still dont think he looks the full 6ft 1 next to you though, he seems a weak 6ft 1.
Connor 183cm said on 6/Jun/14
@Alex 6'0 Well Tennant doesn't look 6ft 1 with Rob yeah but i dont think he is 6ft 0.5 either, if he is 6ft 1 then Rob should be eyelevel at his chin and Rob is under his bottom lip thats not a 5 inch difference here he looks more like 4 inches taller than Rob in the pic, in shoes though of course, so Tennant is probably 6ft in shoes and 5ft 11.75 barefeet.
Editor Rob
remember I do have 1/3rd inch thicker footwear
Alex 6'0 said on 1/Jun/14
May be nearer 6'0.5
James B said on 26/Apr/14
6'1 seems fair
cole said on 30/Mar/14
Does not look a sloid 6'1 in the photo with Rob. Nearer 6'0.25 - 6'0.5. Could be 6'0.75 factoring in Rob's footwear-advantage.
Betsy said on 20/Mar/14
Not so much a small head but rather a short face; most people's faces seem longer than his. And I agree about the small height difference between him and Cumberbatch, I've already noted it on his (Benedict's) page.
Chris said on 6/Mar/14
What a small head he has
truth said on 23/Feb/14
Only slightly taller (2cm) than Cumberbatch, look it up. I think 184cm max.
Tommy Ace said on 2/Feb/14
Yeah, I'm not seeing a five inch difference there.

More like 6'0.
Hypado said on 31/Jan/14
easy 6ft 1in (185 cm)
Triplescrew said on 24/Jan/14
Watching Day of the Doctor again it's clear Smith and Tennant are no more than an inch and a half apart. But we must also take into account Smith's boots compared to Tennant's converse. And Smith's horrible posture which is part of the 11th doctor's mannerisms.

I'd put Tennant around 6'0.5" at night and Smith a smidge above 5'11" at night. Or in other words the former is a weak 6'1" and the latter is a very weak 6'0".
avi said on 10/Jan/14
@MD says on 1/Nov/13
Nah, David is pretty clearly taller than Matt Smith:

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Tennant is even losing a bit of height do to his placement in the photo, and it still looks like it may be slightly more than an inch difference.

What!!?? Lol. They are close in height in those pics plus David has the advantage In one as he's closer to camera.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 8/Jan/14
Rob, did David have a few drinks?

He looks wasted in that photo.
Editor Rob
nah, I think it was a remarkably hot day for October...and signing all morning and smiling a few hundred times can take it's toll!
Lenad said on 28/Dec/13
looks more 184cm
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Dec/13
184cm at his lowest I can buy.
Anon183 said on 24/Nov/13
I think the heights they are listed at makes perfect sense really, when you see them together. Tennant has a small but significant height advantage, I'd put it at about 1.5 inches. Obviously they can often seem around the same height, but that's because a height difference like that really isn't very big especially when you take into account footwear.
Rhonda said on 23/Nov/13
Two inches taller than Matt Smith on 50th anniversary episode. Some angles made him look 3 inches taller.
JonDaMon said on 15/Nov/13
6'0.5 and VERY lanky.
MD said on 1/Nov/13
Nah, David is pretty clearly taller than Matt Smith:

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Tennant is even losing a bit of height do to his placement in the photo, and it still looks like it may be slightly more than an inch difference.
Editor Rob
when tennant and smith appear in an upcoming 'Day of the Doctor' special I think they will look quite close in height - but Matt will likely have nearly 2cm footwear advantage if they are wearing their usual outfits.
benjo said on 30/Oct/13
he looks around 6ft and smith id say 6ft
Fergie said on 17/Oct/13
Saw Tennant at the theatre. The crowd were super-close to the stage. Tennant was barefoot in some scenes, and was still taller than the rest of the cast (around 30 of them). A very striking figure and an easy 6'1". Any claims of 5'11" are ridiculous, and 6' is trying to hard to undersell him.
miko said on 14/Oct/13
He certainly is a good look-a-like Rob. Although him at 6'1 range is a bit damaging for a 6'1 Tennant. Personally I do have Tennant at 6'0.5.
miko said on 13/Oct/13
Rob here is a photo you might be very interested in, lots of doctors!

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Editor Rob
the matt smith lookalike I've seen a few times, he's about 6ft 1 range, he was nearly 2 inches taller than Matt when he got a photo with him at another con - he was in front of me/jenny...in fact he got a good back to back with Matt.
David said on 5/Oct/13
Any claim Tenant is 5'11 is BS. No 5'11 guy has towered Rob like that! Considering Rob's sneaker and looking at his eyeline I'd say Tenant's a weak 6'1.
Rusty said on 19/Sep/13
I see a strong 6 footer here
Len said on 10/Sep/13
I'm not quite seeing 6'1" from the photo. I mean, Rob's leaning in with his head, which shortens him a bit, and it still doesn't look like a 5-inch height difference.

More like 6'0".
Lorne said on 31/Aug/13
Just a fraction under this mark. 6 ft0.75 would be better.

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