Monkeyman says on 30/Dec/08
Kinski walked with a curved spine in several roles and according to Herzorg at least did serious damage to his back throughout his career. I'd say 5'8"ish prime height but outside of Noserfatu most likely appears shorter; especially in something like Aguirre where he insited his character be a hunchback.

Lmeister says on 30/Jul/07
I watched the Great Silence last weekend. Klaus Kinski was clearly the shortest guy in the movie even Jean-Louis Trintignant who is listed 5'8''ish is a couple of inches taller than Kinski. I think he is closer to 5'6''- 5'7''.

Austrian says on 28/Jun/07
more like 5'7 imo

Lmeister says on 25/Sep/06
Damn...guys have U realized that Willem Dafoe is Klaus Kinski look a like and both of them have played the part of Nosferatu...People have said that Klaus was a maniac a really unstable person. Great actor though and like Mr.T said wouldn't wanna cross paths with Mr. Kinski...

Lmeister says on 24/Sep/06
Saw Aguirre last night...Kinski is around 5'7''. He doesn't really look 5'8''.

Orlando says on 26/May/06
To ForensicNYC: Bah... No much of a picture, is it? 6' 2" Van Cleef is clearly sitting, while up standing Kinski leans over him. He could well be 5' for that matter!

leonari says on 25/May/06
I go for 5'7"... Saw many of his movies...Looks short.