JM9 says on 13/Jan/12
5'9 looks too much for him based on proportions, although he was noticeably taller than Ginger Rogers in heels (not shorter). I'd guess 5'7.5 or 5'8.

Matt says on 21/Nov/11
5'9" is accurate. He always seemed taller because of his skinny physique. Tallest 5'9" man on the earth?!

Eli says on 1/Sep/11
He was 5'9". I think i'm 5'10" or 5'11"

Poindexter says on 25/Apr/11
Astaire is my idol, for his culchah, grace, athleticism, and other values. I just finished watching him in 'Carefree', and when Ginger is in low heels (2-3"), she's about 2" taller than he is. If he's over 5'6", I'll eat my hat.

I'm 5'5". You know what it means to me that my idol is my size? Hm?

Jacob says on 9/Apr/11
No disrespect to the tall guys, but Astaire was way too coordinated to be much over 5'7" or so. Great dancers, like Olympic gymnasts, tend to have a fairly low centre of gravity. We've all got our strengths. Remeber though, if Muggsy Bogues can make it into the NBA there may be a 7' tall guy gunning for the Olympic gold medal in gymnastics. If so, he'd certainly get my support!

Will says on 3/Feb/11
Fred Astaire was 5'7 1/2". I doubt that Astaire was really over 5'9".