Schnouzer Breath says on 26/Mar/08
yes, seems at least 5-10, as he was usually the tallest one around in many countries. met him once, but he seemed about 4'3", albeit he was sitting down...

Peter says on 16/Sep/07
He's 5' 10 1/2". He mentions this in one of the first books - maybe Pole to Pole? - can't remember for sure now.

Next to most of the people he's met in Asia or the Pacific Rim, he's quite tall!

Anonymous says on 23/May/07
A genuine 5ft 10in actor. Did look 6' - 6'1 on his travel shows. Did tower many people he met around the World on his shows! was suprised to learn he was 5'10.

betty says on 24/Apr/07
just about 5'10 probably 5'9 on a bad day ;)

sf says on 4/Aug/06
Michael, himself, has stated he's only 5'10" (on Python) or 5'10" and 1/2 as referenced above...

Steven says on 14/Mar/06
Seeing him next to Terry Jones I would have to say 5'10''.

Alan says on 24/Feb/06
He has to be 5'11'', and by the way, there is no way that Idle is 5'11'', he is definitely a six footer and on "Do not adjust your set" he stated himself as 6'1''.

[Editor Rob: yes, he's not that short...although these days I'm not sure if he's more around 6ft mark]

sf says on 23/Feb/06
In a skit on Python, Palin says he's 5'10".