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Mike J. says on 13/Jan/12
A document from his time in the marines that appeared in a sort of "collage" in a 1970s magazine interview listed Gene at 6'2.5" I've never been in the military --but I imagine the military would probably take a pretty accurate measurement as part of an initial physical, right? Then again, since Hackman successfully lied about his age to enlist, maybe the marines weren't too good with numbers!
maio says on 20/Dec/11
Peak 6 ft 1.25 in/186 cm. Today 6 ft 0.5 in/184 cm. Silent d says on 16/Nov/11
188cm. LAN Jiao says on 3/Nov/11
he never look over 6'1 in prime. in french connection walking alone he looks a decent 6'1. nowadays maybe 6'0 same as michael caine. Gerry92270 says on 27/Jun/11
I'm 55 years old, last doctor's physical was 72" in stocking feet. In my twenties was probably 72 1/4-1/2." In the late 1970s had the pleasure of spending 4 hours with Mr. Hackman on a golf course in a pick up game at the public course across from 20th Century Fox Studio in West L.A. From the movies I envisioned him to be a regular 6 foot guy like me, however I was surprised to find he was a big and tall man. I made a point to stand next to him on level ground multiple times. In my opinion he was a solid 6'2.5 at that time. Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 27/Jun/11
There's probably no point in giving him a peak height because he's no longer involved in the movie industry and therefore makes no public appearences.
He should just be left at 6ft2(188cm) thebad7 says on 14/Jun/11
My favorite role of his is still his turn as Harry Caul in 1974's THE CONVERSATION. He is another one of the few genuine legends left--it's a shame he's retired. At his peak, he was a very strong 6'2", and even into older age he looks to have kept most of his height--next to 6'1" Keanu Reeves, he had 1". 6'2" for sure when he was younger--I could even buy 6'2 1/2" for him at peak.
tb7 Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 14/Jun/11
186cm now probably and a solid 188cm (if not 189cm) in his prime adam2 says on 12/Jun/11
One things for sure: He has aged extremelly well. Compare him to Clint, who has done everything to stay young. Gene is probably still at least 6-1. James says on 31/May/11
In Unforgiven looked 6ft to me jake says on 31/May/11
He is 81 years old. He is likely a weak 6' 1" now. 6' 2" peak. Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 19/May/11
186cm today Bon_ says on 9/May/11
OK, Strong 6'2 at peak, now a hair over 6'1 guyfrommars says on 20/Mar/11
In Superman he wore cowboy boots (with around 1.5-inch heels, clearly visible in some scenes), while 6'4" Reeve had ultra-flat red boots on. I believe 6'2" is right for him. Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 18/Mar/11
188cm peak
187cm now Bon_ says on 21/Feb/11
6'1.5 at peak Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 4/Dec/10
186-187cm range today...like Sean Connery paul86 says on 1/Dec/10
A strong 6'1' even with old age he looked taller than keanu reeves in the "Replacements". Lenad is sexy says on 28/Nov/10
He looks 1-2inches shorter than Christopher Reeve. Strong 6'2 at peak like 189cm and probably 6'1 range now like 186cm Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 26/Nov/10
6"2 peak.
around 6"1.25(186cm) today anon says on 17/Nov/10
I've always thought Hackman was closer to 6'3". Christopher Reeve was 6'4", that has never been debated. Here's him with Hackman: Click Here |
