FACE says on 2/Feb/12
He always looks big but 189-190cm sounds right

Ajax says on 27/Jan/12
The reason why he was probably listed as 6'2" is because he
said "6'2.75" and some one thought 6'2" because when you ad
any fraction to your height, someone will repeat it back with out the fraction.

joe joe says on 26/Jan/12
I have met bothe dominic west and Idris. Im 6'1, 1m 85 and Idris definately had about 2 or so inches on me I wouldnt say Dominic west is 1m 84 though as that would put him close to my hight and when we met which was in the cue of a london club FYI, he seemed a little shorter than me. I was in very flat plimsoles and he was in dress shoes with a slight heel. i would say max 183 but looked about 182, 181 to me but i would be fine with him claiming 6 ft he can pull it off

steven says on 19/Jan/12
he look like a big 6'2 guy.

Sam says on 12/Dec/11
"Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 21/Apr/11
Not that much taller than Denzel Washington in American Gangster"
Hmm, he seemed way taller than Denzel in that. He looked minimum 4 inches taller to me but he may have been shot to look taller than he was because the character he was based on was an intimidating 6'5" guy.

David618 says on 16/Nov/11
Saw this guy in Obsessed with jerry O' Connell. When they stood close together I noticed he was noticeably taller (more than an inch), so if O' Connell is billed at 6'2" then I would say Idris Alba is closer to 6'4" than 6'3". Maybe his evening height is like a shade under 6'3" and his day height is like 6'3.5"?

Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 28/Oct/11
Nearer 6"2 than 6"3 IMO...

LAN Jiao says on 17/Oct/11
190cm can count as 6'3 as well. idris can be 6'2.5(189) after see the challenge5 guy was this height i don think idris came bigger than 6'2.5 minimum. although he was listed 6'2 before he goes to hollywood. he can easily looks a big guy in film.
-6'2.5(189)

thebad7 says on 13/Oct/11
@J-Dog: This photo you posted is one in a set shot at the same function. I agree with you: Idris is just about the same height as Suggs, with Suggs having maybe a half inch at most (footwear being negligible). I always thought Idris was more 6'3" than 6'2"--he stacks up this way against taller actors (see THE WIRE). I think he can honestly claim 6'3" for himself.

BTW: You're spot on about Viper.

tb7

J-Dog says on 11/Oct/11
Viper, HE IS virtually THE SAME HEIGHT AS TERRELL Suggs Click Here Click Here

By the way, I mean this in no disrespect, but you have clear and obvious insecurities about your own height, this is why you must always downgrade others even when evidence is very clear! I think any of us on here posting do have our moments I am 190cm to 188cm (You can go ahead and say I am lying et cetera as if its some how highly unlikely) can have moments where I am like, man if I was 6'4" because as human beings we are hierarchical based animals unfortunately and are always looking to "have something" over another person. But at the same time I am content and I realize the under pinnings of human thought to the point where I won't downgrade someone to make myself feel better but would rather just know objectively with no bias how tall they are as its also just a interesting hobby. I know my words will fall on deaf ears. By the way I have no hatred or dislike but honestly just a little concern for your mental well-being.

Viper says on 10/Oct/11
6-3 measured Terrell Suggs had over an inch on him.

Hes certaintly no 6-2.75. More like 6-1.75

J-Dog says on 8/Oct/11
Cranberries I wouldn't rely on one picture alone as it can be deceiving especially if its not a fully body shot at an even angle. For example take a look and click here Click Here

This is the same event and look at the shoulder level and head level of Elba compared to Dominic West, I would say he looks close to 3" inches taller! Keep in mind Elba has his hands folded behind his back while leaning forward slightly, which whenever I do I am dropping posture slightly, also hair level as well. I think Dominic West may be more 184 than 183cm I will try to find further proof if possible thanks.

Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 27/Sep/11
He's a solid 6"2, 188-189cm range.

Nick B says on 1/Sep/11
Having watched, 'Luther' and '28 Weeks Later', believing the fact that he is 6'4", 1.93 m, 193 cm is no trouble whatsoever. He is most definitely, a splendid actor.

Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 30/Aug/11
On The Wire he can look as low as 6"2(188cm) and even sometimes 187cm. However, in RockNRolla he did have a solid 1in on Gerard Butler who himself is 6"1-6"2. I think his real height is somewhere between 6"2.25-6"2.5.

Hansen says on 24/Aug/11
atually black and indians people have longer limbs than e whites and other races. if you have check on NBA draft list average black players got up 4 to 7 or 8inches wingspan longer length than their bare height measured compare white players wingspan are average to their height or just 3-5inch longer. just example kobe bryant listed barely 6ft4.75 and gota large wingspan of 6ft11. really had to admit black people have better proportion than many other race. idris have long limps and look what he claim 6ft3flat.

James says on 5/Jul/11
can look 6'4 on TV.

Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 4/Jul/11
Doesn't look over 6ft2 next to West, more like 186-187cm.
Cranberries with you look closer you'll notice Dominic West has larger hands

Cranberries (17m, 193.75-191.25) says on 23/Jun/11
He's not looking so tall next to 6'0" Domonic West:
Click Here

...6'2" is my best guess for Elba. He's got a typical lanky West African look that makes him look taller: short neck and average-sized head, somewhat broad muscular shoulders, a short torso, and long limbs. Also has big hands. I doubt he's over my evening height when he wakes up.

J-Dog says on 19/Jun/11
I think he is indeed 190CM or 6'2.75" The only time I am this height is right after waking up, LOL. I think when he first wakes up right out of bed after 8 hours of sleep he is near/virtually 6'4" or 6'3.75 near there. That may account for him not seeming less than 190cm but possible being seen as more at times.

It's not just about height but build as well, he is very solidly built and when you combine this by being in the 6'2" and above area when he is around others he looks larger in general.

Ace says on 29/Apr/11
He certainly looked near 6`3 during his stint in the office

Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 21/Apr/11
Not that much taller than Denzel Washington in American Gangster

Eli says on 17/Apr/11
he's 188

Viper says on 14/Mar/11
6-2 max

Luke Warren says on 13/Mar/11
Idris Elba is exactly the same height as me. 190 cm which is '6 2" 3/4.

Luke Warren says on 13/Mar/11
Idris Elba is exactly the same height as me. 190 cm which is '6 2" 3/4.

Candyman says on 12/Mar/11
Looks right and the guy next to Travie McCoy is Bulelani Mvotho, who in that pic is standing on a box and is not anywhere near 6ft tall.

Viper says on 27/Feb/11
This guy is clearly not a 6-3 man. 6-2

Viper says on 27/Feb/11
E says on 15/Jan/11
looks the same height as ravens linebacker terrell suggs... 6'3"

Nope, he looks shorter than 6-3 measured Terrell Suggs in every pic.

Viper says on 25/Feb/11
LOL, Butler isnt 6-2. This guy is 6-2 Max

thebad7 says on 24/Feb/11
Idris is spot on 6'3", Rob. He looks this standing next to Gerard Butler (6'2") in ROCKNROLLA and in THE WIRE next to Wood Harris (6'3").

tb7

Tyler says on 28/Jan/11
6'3 sounds about right.

5\'7.56 says on 23/Jan/11
Rob, in The Office he looked clearly taller than 6'3 John Krasinski, I think he could be 6'3.5, check his scenes at The Office.

carter says on 22/Jan/11
I think it's right. He has 3-4cm on Gerard Butler in RockNRolla

E says on 15/Jan/11
looks the same height as ravens linebacker terrell suggs... 6'3"

Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 28/Nov/10
Rob he's listed everywhere as 6"2?

Jones says on 24/Oct/10
He has a real solid posture looks 6'3 at least if not a little taller.