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George H. says on 3/Mar/10
I've seen photos of 6'2" Warren Beatty in the sixties next to Robert Redford (and Judy Garland in the same photos) and next to Paul Newman in the seventies. He easily had half a head (half of his giant nuggin) over either of them (and Judy Garland came up to his nipples, for lack of a better way to describe the enormous height difference with her). So, taking into account that Beatty does have an unusually large head, how tall/short would that make Newman and Redford? Beatty is over a full head taller than Hoffman when they're both in sneakers.
josh says on 2/Mar/10
larry king is the last perosn i would listen to. paul was close to 5'10. Aleks says on 1/Mar/10
If Newman and McQueen were 5'7", then you might have to add Redford to the pack.
Since Redford had five inches on Hoffman, that would make him 5'2".
Doesn't make sense either way. Mr T Cakes says on 28/Feb/10
It's interesting Larry King should say 5ft7, Andy, as some folks on the Steve McQueen page are putting him as 5ft7, too, and when they were in The Towering Inferno together they looked quite even in height. So I wonder,,, still, it would be a shock to me if Newman was proved lower than 5ft9, peak. Aleks says on 27/Feb/10
Newman was not a 5'7" man. He was close to 5'10". Andy says on 27/Feb/10
5'7"According to Larry King! josh says on 27/Jan/10
on feb 26 2006 frank2 said he was just under 5'11. i thought he was a full 5'11 because he always said that in all the other threads weard. RisingForce says on 26/Jan/10
Newman was definitely below 5'9" when he died. Remember the photos with Bruce Willis and George Clooney. Parker says on 18/Jan/10
Do you mean his eyes were even with your nose MikeB? Because if its the top of his head that was even with your nose would mean he was 6 inches shorter. Hugh 190-192cm says on 28/Dec/09
5"9 flat towards the end. George H. says on 16/Dec/09
Lawrence Jupin: I just posted this a few days back on the Clint Eastwood page: I've said it before on other pages, and I'll say it again. Not every person (male or female) loses height with age. Seriously. I've personally known (some are dead now, some still around) at least three men who maintained their height well into their eighties and even one until age 93! Their bodies changed, but their height remained the same.
Now Clint definitely lost quite a few inches, but to state "as we all do" is really not true. Not everybody loses height. The majority of people do, probably. But no way does everybody lose height with age, as I can testify from the people I mentioned from real life. Lawrence Jupin says on 15/Dec/09
In his early film career, he was listed at 5'11," 158 lbs. Those stats seem right to me. He died at age 83, so naturally, he would lose some height, as we all do, the older he became. It is reported the average male would lose an inch and a quarter by the age of 64. Newman was nearly 20 years older than that when he passed away. RisingForce says on 26/Nov/09
Although in Slap Shot he could look taller because he wore giant heels in a lot of scenes when he wasn't in his Hockey uniform. With them he gave a taller impression though, 5'11"+ with them. RisingForce says on 26/Nov/09
I believe that Newman was close to if not 5'10" even when he filmned The Verdict(1982). He was similar in height to 5'10" Jack Warden.
I honestly think he was closer to the 5'7"-5'8" range at the time of his death, though. mcfan says on 25/Nov/09
I think confusion here arises from the fact that Paul shrunk. The man I saw looked much older than the man in Slapshot and shorter. He must have shrunk in his 60s like some persons do. When I saw Slapshot it surprised me as he looked noticeably taller. He was no way 5'9.5 ten years later. There's always the possibility that I was wrong, but I was looking at this guy very closely and had no doubts about his height. I still say 5'8.5, but he could not have been a hair over 5'9 in 1985. Even in Road to Perdition he looks like a midget next to Tom Hanks. Of course, he looked even older then. RisingForce says on 18/Nov/09
Right now I'm leaning more towards 5'9" peak for Sly and a weak 5'9" now.
But lets be serious. The "lineup photo" is pretty poor for judging height and does not suggest that Sly is as short as you claim. A 6'1" Weathers had 4.5" on Sly in the photo BUT he was closer to the camer and appeared to have a footwear advantage.
A better photo(the only good one) of Sly looking short with Weathers was this promo pic that Zach posted where Sly did actually seem like he could be 4" shorter than Weathers.
Now I actually do have Sly at a flat 5'9", but Rocky 3 makes me leave 5'9.5"-5'10" open as a possibility although most points to him not being that high. 5'9" flat is fair for Sly. Anonymous says on 17/Nov/09
Correct Brad. Sly isn't 5'9.5 rising, don't you get it? RisingForce says on 17/Nov/09
Well last time I asked you to explain how tall he looked next to Carl Weathers in slippers and really flat Converse type shoes on the beach you couldn't. You said they edited him in which was a pretty laughable excuse.
Brad, if Sly were 5'8.5" as you say even back then like you think then Frank wouldn't have been able to look over his head anyway, so what's your point? That'd be a 3.5" difference with Frank in shoes and Sly in socks. Brad says on 16/Nov/09
At two inches you can't look over someone's head rising. No matter how hard you try, the slyster was never 5'9.5. Brad says on 16/Nov/09
At two inches you can't look over someone's head rising. No matter how hard you try, the slyster was never 5'9.5. RisingForce says on 16/Nov/09
Except we didn't see a picture of the 2 of them so we don't know for sure how much of a difference there was. And no, 5'9.5" would mean 2.5" between the two of them because Frank was in shoes and Sly was in socks when Frank saw him looking shorter. Otherwise when Sly was wearing cowboy boots he was about the same height as Frank2, according to Frank2 himself. Anonymous says on 10/Nov/09
Sly at 5'9.5 would mean there would be 1.5 inches between him and frank2 which is obviously wrong. Sly has never been 5'9 in his life. Aleks says on 24/Oct/09
Frank2 met him around 1981 and Sly was nothing close to 5'10". I mean, according to his own words, he (5'11") could look over Stallone's head. RisingForce says on 23/Oct/09
Here's the photo that real anonymous mentioned of Paul Newman and Rocky Graziano. Click Here RisingForce says on 22/Oct/09
Sly was probably around 5'9.5" atleast back in 1984. Watch Rocky 3. He shockingly looks 5'10" even in his slippers and thin running shoes. andy says on 20/Oct/09
Larry King when giving tribute to Paul's acting career stated that..he was only 5'7"!
I never saw him as being much above that,perhaps a tad under 5'8"at most.Probably
5'6" at his death.Certainly was made to wear elevators in some of his roles. Aleks says on 14/Oct/09
Sabre says on 12/Oct/09
My mother interviewed him when she was in college this was maybe '83, he was around 5'10 according to her and she is very good at placing heights generally, Stallone was 5'9-5'9 1/2 when she was working at Paramount probably around '84.
She was good at placing height and she saw Sly at 5'9½"? RisingForce says on 13/Oct/09
Generally Newman looked around 5'10" to me, maybe a bit under in some later movies, but either Jackie Gleason was taller than 5'10" or Newman was shorter than 5'9.5" because I'm pretty sure there was more than a half inch difference between them in The Hustler. Sabre says on 12/Oct/09
My mother interviewed him when she was in college this was maybe '83, he was around 5'10 according to her and she is very good at placing heights generally, Stallone was 5'9-5'9 1/2 when she was working at Paramount probably around '84. Antonio says on 11/Sep/09
I disagree with you, Frank2. I always gave Redford an extra 1". I saw the same movies you did. You agree that Newman may have lost height, but do you believe he may have lost 3" or 4" or more?
Both men are standing relatively straight. Redford slouching a slightly more but is closer to the camera.
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When you compare it with the Newman/Crystal photo below, it is easy to see that Robert is only 2-2.5" taller than Crystal. That puts Redford between 5-8 to 5-8.5". Frank2 says on 10/Sep/09
Newman and Redfored are the exact same height in both BUTCH CASSIDY and THE STING. I've watched both films a number of times. Plus I met both men. They were 5'10". No question in my mind. When that photo was taken of Redford with Newman, it could be that Newman had lost height. Or perhaps he wasn't standing up straight. I tend to go with photos if I can see a series of them taken at the same time. Better if they include full-length shots. Antonio says on 10/Sep/09
Here's another try for that Newman/Crystal photo. There are other pics here to look at with Clooney, Willis, etc.
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I also never bought 5-10.5' for Redford. I believe his current height here, at 5-9.5" is generous.
Here he is with Newman in a recent photo. I always thought Robert was about 1" above Newman. It looks like that is still the case, at the recent time this pic was taken.
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I think Robert's peak was between 5-9 and 5-9.5". I believe he is down to about 5-8 today. Antonio says on 9/Sep/09
I never went for the 5-9.5". A couple of friends and a cousin had met him at the raceways. All of them said he was a small man.
I met Billy Crystal in the 80s, and I think Rob is very close. I pegged Billy at 5-6 - 5-6.5.
Here is Billy with Paul. Yes, this is Newman's 80th and yes I know he has most likely shrunk, but Billy has to a lesser extent, too.. Billy, has 1" on Paul in this photo, which would pit an 80yr. old Paul at 5-5 to 5-5.5".
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Could Paul have lost 4-4.5" in height? No! Even 2-3" would be a stretch. That being said, I think Newman was around 5-8 in his prime. Chris Robinson says on 1/Sep/09
While promoting a film here in the UK Newman's height became a topic of discussion on the radio. Hearing that he was being described as 5-6 by one station he rang them up and challenged them that he would come in and have himself measured live on air if they would donate money for every inch he had over their 5-6. He stated categorically that he was just over 5-9, which I don't think he would have done if there was any chance of them measuring him differently. I too think he lost nearly an inch with age. My wife constantly tells me he's the most beautiful man that ever lived, so knowing he also had an inch on me is annoying, Ahleks says on 22/Aug/09
5'9½" is very accurate for Newman. TELLEM says on 18/Aug/09
Daniel says on 14/Aug/09
He always looked around 5'9" to me. He looked that height in "Cool Hand Luke". He was shorter than every other male cast member in that movie.
He was? Funny, i don't remember Dennis Hopper being taller than him. adam says on 17/Aug/09
True. All RisingForce says on 15/Aug/09
My favorite Paul Newman movies are Cool Hand Luke, The Verdict and Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid. I always thought he looked about 5'9"-5'10" in them. adam says on 15/Aug/09
Aah, THE STING. One of my favourite films. And all three lead actors were excellent. Daniel says on 14/Aug/09
He always looked around 5'9" to me. He looked that height in "Cool Hand Luke". He was shorter than every other male cast member in that movie. Anonymous says on 31/Jul/09
He had a good inch and a bit on cruise in the colour of money.
Redford was slightlty taller in butch cassidy and the sting.
I say 5ft 8 at the lowest without shoes. Frank2 says on 26/Jul/09
Shaw wore huge lifts in SWASHBUCKLER. I know since I worked on the film and saw Shaw with and without his lifts. He was about 5'10" barefoot. Shaw wore lifts in FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and still looked two to three inches shorter than Sean Connery. Toadyking says on 25/Jul/09
adam, Shaw wore lifts. Frank2 says on 24/Jul/09
Nope. I just watched THE STING. They were pretty much the same height. So was Redford. All three men were 5'10". adam says on 23/Jul/09
Was shorter than Robert Shaw. TELLEM says on 22/Jul/09
thats interesting risingforce. this obviously confirms that he had to be a MINIMUM 5'9, i'd peg him at 5'9.5. TELLEM says on 22/Jul/09
i'd put him at 5'9.5. i think rob has him spot on. RisingForce says on 22/Jul/09
Frank2, the bet wasn't that he'd measure 5'10", the bet was that he'd measure over 5'8". Here is a link to the article.
"Page Six hereby offers $1,000 to Newman's favorite charity or political candidate for every inch he measures over 5-foot-8/barefoot. Newman came back Wednesday with 'something even more hardball.' He told WNBC-TV's 'Live At Five' that he's willing to write the Post a $500,000 check if the verdict is he is 5-foot-8. 'If They're wrong, though, then now we start playing some hardball. It's not $1,000 an inch/it's $100,000 an inch, or $25,000 the quarter inch' for every fraction over 5-foot-8, ' he said."
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So all we can be sure of is that he was over 5'8", not that he was 5'10". He may have been 5'10", but the bet was only evidence that Newman was taller than 5'8". Frank2 says on 22/Jul/09
I met Newman. I worked with him on SLAPSHOT. Newman was 5'10". When a tabloid claimed he was shorter, Newman bet them a huge amount (to go to his favorite charity if he won) that he'd measure 5'10" barefoot. Newman would have looked ridiculous if it turned out he was shorter as they reported so he must have realized he'd easily win that bet. The tabloid must have realized it too since they decided not to accept the wager. They published a retraction. Brad says on 22/Jul/09
Solid 5' 9" when I saw him a few times at race tracks 1980's and up. THE REAL ANONYMOUS says on 21/Jul/09
Frank2, you would probably remember the great boxer Rocky Graziano. Paul Newman made a movie called Somebody Up There Likes me. There is a pic of Rocky and Paul standing together and they look the same height. Rocky G was listed at 5'7. I thought you might find that interesting. Frank2 says on 3/Jul/09
5'10" Newman with 5'6" conductor Zubin Mehta:
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My quote on Paul's age was wrong when I met him. He was in fact 60 years old (1985). He only looked 5'8.5, but he did look in the 5'10 range in his earlier films. All I can say is without any doubt is that Paul was only 5'8.5 in 1985. When I see Slapshot (only 8 years earlier) he looks closer to 5'10. One thing I also noted is that his nose looks bigger in person than it did on film and it was hooked. RisingForce says on 1/Jun/09
Yeah it does get annoying leonari, especially when all logical posters have already figured out that Newman was in the 5-9, 5-10 range during his prime(and probably through the 1980's). Anyone who says 5-8 or under has no perception of height. Too bad the newspaper didn't take Newman's bet that he'd measure over 5-8. That would have taken care of garbage posts like Big Juan's. leonari says on 28/May/09
Big Juan: What a pile of bull you are posting here. Such bull****. Pisses me off Big Juan says on 28/May/09
On Wednesday night, during the DNC riots in 1968 in front of the Conrad Hilton, I saw him and urged him to speak to the protesters across Michigan Av in Grant Park. I couldn't believe how short he was. My best friend was 5' 7". Paul Newman was under 5'8". RisingForce says on 17/May/09
still 5-9, even in the last few years before his death? wow that's surprising, he looked much shorter with redford, clooney and willis. it could have been posture though. old men can look a lot shorter than they are. RisingForce says on 15/May/09
i agree. 5-10 or close to it in his prime, but in the last few years of his life he was at most 5-8, maybe shorter. Ahleks says on 14/May/09
Newman is one of those guys who lost lots of height with age.
He was easily two inches shorter in his 80s. RisingForce says on 11/Apr/09
I agree Redford is 5-10.5 and Newman was 5-10, but I think that both of those were their morning heights. That also fits with the 5-9.75 figure for Redford being an evening height.
Newman must have been 5-10 at some point in the day comparing him to 5-8.75 Marlon Brando and 5-7ish James Dean. Jim says on 3/Apr/09
In the late 60's, when I was in graduate school at Yale, Paul was in New Haven for a premier of a movie. I was next to him on two occassions. I am 5'-9 3/4" in bare feet, and Paul was (dramatically) several inches shorter. Sorry guys, handsome and fabulous blue eyes are real, but anything taller than 5'-7" is sheer fiction. As are many of the heights represented here, despite comparative guesses or self-serving statistics. RisingForce says on 30/Mar/09
Apparently Newman refused to reveal his height. He probably didn't think it was important so he didn't see a reason to claim a height. Here's the article that stated he wouldn't reveal his height.
And, as always, there were reporters present, including John Capsis of The Westport News, who earned Mr. Newman's enmity when he wrote last week that the actor's height was ''5-foot-8 in heels.''
Mr. Newman, who will not divulge his height, responded a few days later by calling the reporter a scatological name.
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I'm unsure of Newman's height. I'd guess he was in the 5'9", 5'10" range. He certainly didn't look under 5'9", but not over 5'10" either. I'd guess maybe a weak 5'10". SHAUN says on 26/Mar/09
Looking at his early films I certainly think Newman was about 1.77m. But his later films in the 2000s he seemed to have lost a few cms and was around 1.74m. Josh says on 3/Mar/09
When he died his his height was stated 5ft 7 in one newspaper but he could have dipped an inch or so in the end but in his younger days i think he really was close to 5ft 9 in height. Robert redford was just a little taller and he was close to 5ft 11. Al N. says on 19/Feb/09
Don't forget Newman didn't have the greatest posture, even in his younger days. RisingForce says on 4/Feb/09
Redford looked a bit taller than Newman. Redford is 5-10.5 and Newman was 5-9.5, 5-10. Al N. says on 4/Feb/09
Newman and Redford in the 2 films they were in, both looked the same height. Both had equal footwear. Josh says on 24/Jan/09
In some of the westerns he was in he looked about 5ft 10 or a bit over but that was in cowboy boots so 5ft 8 an half-5ft 9 was probarbly his true height. RisingForce says on 19/Jan/09
What's your point Tellem? Mr. R. says on 18/Jan/09
Paul is one of those folks who were definitely taller in their hayday than towards the end of their lives. Redford was always listed at 5-10, and he seemed to have about an inch Newman. But on that Iconoclast show last year, Newman had clearly shrunk a lot. Redford was almost looking down on him. Maybe it was the cancer. But I know that this world has been a dimmer place since Paul passed away. Ahleks says on 18/Jan/09
He looked a solid 5'10" in Slap Shot. TELLEM says on 15/Jan/09
frank2 already mentioned that risingforce:
Frank2 says on 12/Oct/08
Paul Newman was 5'10". I know since I worked with him. Back a couple of decades ago after some tabloid claimed he was a nowhere near 5'10", Newman challenged the rag to a bet. They could measure him and if he wasn't 5'10" he would give them a disclosed amount of money and it was a rather large sum. But if it turned out he was 5'10", the tabloid would have to pay the same amount to Newman's favorite charity. The tabloid never took him up on it. Knowing him as did briefly, I know he was not a man to issue such a challenge unless he knew he would win. RisingForce says on 15/Jan/09
I don't think he was measured but he did challenge a newspaper writer to measure him after the newspaper said he couldn't hit 5'11" unless he was in heels. The newspaper said he wasn't over 5'8" and Newman bet them a certain amount of money(to be donated to charity) for every 1/4 inch he measured over 5'8". gcm says on 11/Jan/09
He was 5'8". That was pretty well established in the 60s. His height was adjusted as rquired in films from time to time of course. He probably lost the usual inch I guess so likely 5'7" at the end. If you saw him at the racetrack he was just wearing normal shoes and that was about right. Who cares anyay as others say - he was still one of the absolute giants of cinema and a hero in life generally when you look at his achievments. As far as heartthrobs go, I expect several guys share the top spot. He would obviously be one of them. Mister Lennon says on 1/Jan/09
he always looked in the 5'9 range. DP says on 31/Dec/08
Can we get a photo of Newman on this website as I would take his looks anyday over a few inches of height. Women loved him. RisingForce says on 29/Dec/08
That backs up Redford at 5-10.5 as well. Both figures make sense to me. heightfactor says on 27/Dec/08
i cant see newman being anything under 5'10 heightfactor says on 27/Dec/08
i cant see newman being anything under 5'10 RisingForce says on 26/Dec/08
Newman was 5-9 minimum and very possibly 5-10. Hugh says on 20/Dec/08
I got off a plane in the 80s with Paul and his wife right behind me. I'm 6', my brother is 5' 10" and my father was 5'9". PN was shorter than both. I thought at the time around 5'7". BTW, when I was vacationing in Utah, Robert Redford was in the buffet line ahead of me. He also is short. I had thought both Newman and Redford were a lot taller than they actually are/were. Anonymous says on 9/Dec/08
If you see him in Cool Hand Luke, he doesn't look under 5'10" at any point next to the ensemble. Mr. R says on 18/Oct/08
As a rabid Paul Newman fan, I have seen many of his films. I think that he was between 5-9 and 5-10 at his peak. But there are several pictures of he and Redford in the last several years, and Redford towers over him. (I don't know how to do pics yet. Maybe someone can find this pic. JT says on 17/Oct/08
Frank2, I didn't respond to begin an argument. If, in fact, you worked in Hollywood, you know that they use many techniques to make a "leading man" taller, shoe lifts and shorter doors, notwithstanding. I certainly didn't fabricate the story, and I was within inches of him for a significant period of time. As an FYI, that day in Detroit, as I always did when I flew, I wore a pair of "docksiders", so there was little, if any advantage given to me by heels. leonari says on 16/Oct/08
Patrick: If you think Alan Ladd was 5'7" you just proved that you have no idea about heights. sorry. Patrick says on 16/Oct/08
JT : perfect words about our friend. When people of that dimension leave, they leave “us” and the world is missing something very precious and needed.
Frank2: I always read you with delight! I think the story you tell us is a good proof and corroborates my own opinion. A 5’7 man always looks short in a movie unless they use tricks and angles to make him look taller (Alan Ladd).
Frank2, could you please, if no too intimate, tell me what you did in movie industry which allowed you to meet so many fabulous persons?
I’m 55 and always regret the time you so often are referring to, even though I just only was a kid then! Thanks in advance! Frank2 says on 12/Oct/08
Paul Newman was 5'10". I know since I worked with him. Back a couple of decades ago after some tabloid claimed he was a nowhere near 5'10", Newman challenged the rag to a bet. They could measure him and if he wasn't 5'10" he would give them a disclosed amount of money and it was a rather large sum. But if it turned out he was 5'10", the tabloid would have to pay the same amount to Newman's favorite charity. The tabloid never took him up on it. Knowing him as did briefly, I know he was not a man to issue such a challenge unless he knew he would win.
I'm watching EXODUS. In it Newman and George Maharis are the same height. Maharis had a peak height of 5'10". And Newman and John Derek are the same height and I know for a fact Derek was 5'10". In both BUTCH CASSIDY and THE STING, Newman and Robert Redford are the exact same height and back then Redford was 5'10". DP says on 10/Oct/08
Men may lie about height but women are such poor judges on height. I get called "short" at work even though I'm 5'-9" which is average. Today, a lady told me I was probably her same height at 5'-7". We went toe to toe and I was~~2" bigger. Not a big deal but I think it's funny how bad they are at judging height. She thinks Newman was 5'-4" LOL! JT says on 9/Oct/08
In 1991, I was getting some items out of my airplane at Detroit City airport when a jet taxied and parked next to me. A few moments later, Paul Newman came down the steps, apparently in town for the Detroit Grand Prix. We both walked across the tarmac and went into the offices of the FBO, and I opened the door so that he could go in first. Now, I'm 6-1 and although I didn't measure the guy, he was about 7" shorter than I was. By the way, one of the absolute nicest, kindest, engaging men I have ever met, and larger than life. Lucky for me, I am in possession of a rare autograph, traded for a postage stamp that he needed to send a letter. Sadly, he passed recently, a tremendous loss, for the world. Frank2 says on 8/Oct/08
I have the film TOWERING INFERNO on DVD. In the film, McQueen looks as tall or taller in some shots while Newman appears to be perhaps an inch taller in others. Both men were the exact, same height or 5'10". I know since I met them both and with McQueen I saw him on several occasions over the years. In TOWERING INFERNO, Newman wore cowboy boots with two inch heels while McQueen wore shoes with no lifts. McQueen refused to wear lifts and said so. Maybe that's why so many believe him to be shorter than he really was. On the other hand, actors who are definitely shorter than McQueen, routinely get listed as being 5'10" with some even being touted as standing 5'11" or six feet. Lebensdorf says on 8/Oct/08
I have an aunt who works in the hospital where Newman was admitted shortly before he died; she saw him walking in the halls and said that he was "tallish." She is 5'2'', so I would say that he was around 5'9'' or so at the end. A solid 5'10'' is possible as a young man for Newman; he looked of average or slightly above average height on screen.
RIP, Paul. Patrick says on 8/Oct/08
It's sure he shrank and looked far shorter at 70 and more than at 30/40.
Normal isn't it? But, 5'4...why not 5' or 4'9! That's ridiculous!
As for actors, it seems to be kinda limit which is just about a tad under 5’7.
All actors but those having been compelled to cheat as Alan Ladd, being 5’6 or a bit more really look small, even sans other actor beside.
Peter Falk, Brian Benben, Al Pacino or E.G Robinson, James Cagney look short.
We don’t care above all for Falk, Pacino, Cagney and Robinson because they were bigger than life but we can’t help thinking they are small anyway.
Paul Newman was larger than life but never ever appeared small. He’s the regular average size man, deal. Anonymous says on 4/Oct/08
Lenad is a liar. No way in the world was newman 5ft 4.
In the towering inferno he looked a bit taller than mcqueen. 5ft 9 atleast for newman. adam says on 2/Oct/08
Happy trails, Paul!
Near 5-10 is right. Jota says on 1/Oct/08
He was not definetly that short,he was not a big guy but between short and tall there is normal he was nornal 5'8 or 5'9 and would like to have success with the women that he had. Lenad says on 1/Oct/08
Didi says 28/09/08
I met Paul once and was surprised at how small he was. I am 5'1 and I would say he was 5'4. He had a larger than life prescence which would make him seem tall. However it doesnt matter. He was a giant of a man. May he rest in peace.
Keep Believing pal. Yaspaa says on 30/Sep/08
A contender for the 'Old Blue Eyes' nickname,cooler than Tom Cruise and a great actor all 173cm of him,171cm slumped over. 5'10 is chucklesome. Patrick says on 30/Sep/08
Rest in Peace our friend, whatever height you physically were, you definitely were a giant to me.
I just cannot believe you are not among us.
Some people should not die; that seems abnormal.
Paul was an eternal young man and so he still remains.
Ed.Rob, as usual I’ll tell you that you can be proud of your site: read at those comments.
I feel touched and I appreciate how people pay tribute to one the greatest stars ever and a marvellous example of what a human being can be. Frank2 says on 29/Sep/08
As usual, Larry King is full of beans! Newman was about 5'10" peak and by the time he was in his seventies had lost about an inch to an inch and a half. I worked with Newman on SLAPSHOT. I was next to him on the ADR stage and he was a solid 5'10". Problem was, he hardly ever stood up straight. He slumped all the time in the classic Actor's Studio slump. But when he stood erect he was about an inch shorter than me.
He lived a long, extremely productive life. He will most certainly be missed. John says on 29/Sep/08
I met Paul Newman's brother and he was 6'4" Gonzalo says on 29/Sep/08
Rest in peace, Mr. Newman. You were a great actor and a good man. Thank you. HT says on 29/Sep/08
Simply, he was taller than life, a giant among men DiDi says on 28/Sep/08
I met Paul once and was surprised at how small he was. I am 5'1" and I would say he was around 5'4". He had a larger than life presence which would make him seem tall. However, it doesn't matter. He was a giant of a man. May he rest in peace. Anonymous says on 28/Sep/08
R.I.P Paul
I think at his peak he was around 5'9". probably lost two inches with age. Andy says on 28/Sep/08
Larry King said in an interview after his death that he was only 5"7.
But without a doubt a larger than life character and one of my favourite stars.
R.I.P Paul. MHouillon says on 28/Sep/08
Rest in peace, Paul. Even though your 5'9 (175cm) you were one of the last big ones. Fisher says on 28/Sep/08
Larry King who has met and interviewed Newman over the years, stated on CNN that Newman was only 5'7? Wonder where he got that from? Donna says on 28/Sep/08
I love Paul Newman. I don't care what anyone says. He must have been six feet at least. He had to be. ACG says on 28/Sep/08
was 5-10. RIP NewmanFan says on 27/Sep/08
Larry King, (on the day of Newman's passing), said in an interview on CNN that Newman was "only 5'7"". But I would say that as a MAN he was 10-foot tall. He contributed to charities... he's raised over $100 million for charities. He set up a camp for chronically ill and terminally ill children. He pissed off Nixon enough to end up on Nixon's most hated list... so yes, he was a screaming liberal (of course supported Obama), and whether or not you agree with him, his passion about what happens in our society is not in dispute. He was a model husband and a loving father. We lost a great one.
What does this say about our height-est views in our culture? It's not how high your head reaches, it how high your soul can soar.
We'll miss you Cool Hand Paul. Duane, chicago says on 27/Sep/08
what a great loss to the human race.i am devestated ! bless your beloved family . keep a cool hand , your the best mr. neuman.respecting you always duane. Marcelo C. says on 27/Sep/08
Sorry for Mr. Newman´s death !!! He was a Great Actor, so versatile and full of energy in his roles. R.I.P.. Chris says on 27/Sep/08
Just heard the news that Paul Newman has died. Man, that is a tragedy. He was without a doubt one of the finest actors ever. Brembo says on 27/Sep/08
Goodbye Paul, we'll remember your generosity and charity. Lmeister says on 27/Sep/08
Rest in Peace Butch Cassidy... Rocky says on 27/Sep/08
Rest In Peace I'll never forget you Paul. JOSH says on 24/Aug/08
In one biography book on him his official height was listed as 5ft 9. He wernt below that even now he seems around that height. Ed T. says on 9/Aug/08
A friend's mother met Newman at a birthday party back in the 70's. She said that she was shocked that he looked so short. She described him as looking like a "little old man". Now this was thirty years ago and I'm sure that she was exaggerating, but with all the " he wasn't more than 5'7"" personal sightings on this Site, it would seem strange that Newman was ever 5'10" . To me Newman never appeared to be more than 5'8.5", even at his peak. I would say 5'9" absolute maximum. Frank2 says on 1/Aug/08
In his prime he was 5'10". Take a look at the test shot for EAST OF EDAN where Newman appears with James Dean. Newman is several inches taller when he stands up straight. It's available on youtube. Mr. R says on 1/Aug/08
Paul Newman is the greatest actor ever! Years ago, he had to go to court, and one of the New York papers called him 5-8.5 in heels. He was furious and called the reporter an as@@@@@! The paper later said that he looked about 5-10 to other witnesses. Paul is also hard to figure because he wore boots in many of his films. My guess is that he was 5-9 at his peak. But when I saw Redford interview him on the Iconoclast show, he had shrunk a lot. Redford looked well over 6 feet, which we know isn't true. I would say that Paul now is between 5-7 and 5-8. Supposedly he is dying, and it would be a loss for the world! rob roy says on 1/Aug/08
one of my favorites. a great actor just like marlon brando. "cool hand luke" is one of the movie he made which i'm so impressed by his "coolness". "butch cassidy and sundance kid" with another great actor robert redford is another one which i fully recommend to others who miss this movie. i wish him well and his wife joanne woodward too. Melissa says on 15/Jul/08
He will always be a tall man in my eyes. I love his older movies, I don't care how tall he really is, nobody can match the acting of his younger years. He's probably my all time favorite actor, not to mention how good looking he was and still is. Jacqueline says on 29/Jun/08
I'm 5'10" and stood next to Newman in the pit area at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 1986. I wondered what all the buzz was about and then realized that the short "old guy" next to me was Paul Newman. He was 5'7" tops, but those blue eyes were something to behold. Sam says on 17/Jun/08
My uncle apparently meet Newman and said he was nice to him. My uncle's 6'3"-6'4" and estimated Newman at 5'9". Eoin says on 16/Jun/08
I'm disappointed, I just watched The Color of Money. Anyway, I've always though Newman would be a nice, down-to-earth guy. He was one of my favorite actors. Anonymous says on 19/May/08
Paul does wear sneakers for casual events & also wears his favorite old man/low heel boots with side zippers for dressy attire. I'm just under 5'10" & when ever I'm at both type of events w/Newman we are eye to eye (even at 83 yrs old!) He's a classy, funny guy. Chris says on 30/Apr/08
Interesting. I'm surprised. Kevint says on 23/Mar/08
I predict when Newman dies, he'll gain three inches overnight and people will be here claiming his "real height in his prime" was 6' 1". josh brown says on 14/Mar/08
i just recently watched the color of money with paul newman and tom cruise. tom cruise is around 5'7 and a half and newman looked about the same or shorter Wayne Y says on 7/Mar/08
I used to work the races at the Daytona Speedway and have met Paul Newman on several occasions. Mr. Newman is not over 5ft 8in and possibly 5ft 7in. Karenmmm says on 23/Feb/08
I was standing about 10 feet from him when he was racing in Palm Beach in 1983.
I would say he is about 5 feet 7 inches. Marcelo C. says on 18/Feb/08
Yesterday, I was watching a film on T.V., starred by Bruce Willis y P. Newman.
In a scene, in front of each other, Willis looked at least 2.5" or taller than Newman. If this is so, there are two alternatives: upgrading 5`11" listed Willis, or downgrading 5`9.5" Newman. How about this ?? Campbell Fraser. says on 11/Jan/08
Paramount Studios had a problem when making the ' great western ' Shane in 1953....it was the big difference in height between 'the star' Alan Ladd 5'5" and the 'killer' Jack Palance 6'5"...Years later in a US talk show , Jack said ,they made sure we were kept well apart and also used clever camera angles to to disguise the 12 inch height difference. Campbell Fraser. Glasgow says on 7/Jan/08
In 1954 Universal Pictures was making 'Sign of the Pagan ' starring 6'4" Jeff Chandler..They had to find someone with menace and a similar height to play Attila the Hun, for a big fight scene..They wisely chose one of my favourites..6'5" Jack Palance.. Chandler complained that Palance was too tall,but the studio ignored him and cast Jack...In later years, Chandler was to complain that his height made it difficut for him to find a dress that fitted properly ! Chris says on 7/Jan/08
Looked about 1 to 1.5 inches taller than Tom Cruise in The Color Of Money. Awesome film. Campbell Fraser. Glasgow says on 6/Jan/08
I would agree with SCOTT, I think Mr Newman is about 5'6" or less !..a few years ago an article in the Scottish Sunday Mail newspaper ,on PM ,stated that the diminutive actor was 5'4"...and for some of his movies ,the studio chose supporting actors and actresses of a similar height...Another tiny actor ,that the biogs. quote as 5'8" is Edward Fox...He's another 5'6" shot, or less. Scott says on 6/Nov/07
I walked by him at the Indy 500 in 1994 or so and he and Joanne Woodward looked to be the same height. My guess would be 5'6' tops. mhaft says on 5/Nov/07
Paul Newman is now and always has been very cool. I am now and always have been very cool. I am 5"9". Therefore Paul Newman is 5'9". This should settle any further controversy. You are welcome. Call me anytime. Perkin Walbeck says on 31/Oct/07
The Dutch are now the tallest people in Europe with very many men at least 6'
tall and many Dutch women are also tall.In the 17th century the average height of a Dutchman was around 5'6".The early English (Anglo-Saxons) were also tall, many graves have been found dating from the 7th century and many of the women were at least 5'8" tall and the men even taller.By the 19th century the English had become short of stature due to poor diet and living conditions except for the upper classes and aristocracy who were and continue to be taller
and thinner than the "great unwashed".
However one exception are the diminutive heights of the Queen of England,her late sister Margaret,her mother Elizabeth and her father, the late King George VI.
Bad food,lack of sunshine sun,genetics? It's a mystery.
The Americans have diminished in height during the 20th century according to recent findings by scientists.Whereas the U.S. soldier stood out in WW1 when they got to France by being conspicuously taller than the average British Tommy.
Paul Newman is/was 5'6" even at the height of his fame.So what, he's a very good actor and looked like a Greek God.It's all make-believe any way! digimama says on 22/Oct/07
I went to a Hollywood costume exhibition, and was shocked to see the outfit from Cool Hand Luke. It was TINY, and I'm 5'4! I'd say the 5'6 is right on the money. susan says on 20/Oct/07
just been surfing the web and came across this site, ive been reading the comments and have found the hole thing very amusing, special thanks to frank2 and glen, cheers guys! Jack Bean says on 1/Sep/07
He is definitely not 5'10" at his peak. In Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, 1958, he was half a head shorter than Burl Ives. That would probably make Paul Newman 5'9" max. marco says on 26/Jul/07
in the color of money he looks as tall as Cruise, maybe a hair taller; i doubt he was ever taller than 5'9. Ryan says on 24/Jul/07
I was watching Paul Newman in Harper recently and in scenes with Robert Wagner who is 5'11 paul looks about 3 inchs shorter even in a secne where Wagner has just comne from the pool and is wearing no shoes he looks a good 3 inchs taller than Newman, I bet he really only about 5'8 Anonymous says on 11/Jul/07
There have been "short" sightings for obviously average height actors like Newman and Robert Redford. mizschwartz says on 8/Jul/07
I am 5'10" and he is at least 3 inches shorter than me -- noted standing right next to him in CT in his prime. I was disappointed, but he's still the best ever. runt says on 5/Jun/07
I think it was "The Color of Money" when people started realizing Cruise was not the 175 that he claimed. It was the scenes with Newman. Anonymous says on 4/Jun/07
looking at recent pics I think he's nearer 5ft 6 than 5 ft 8
if you look on i.m.d.b with clooney and willis, he looks about 4-5 inches shorter! Brando says on 25/May/07
There was one photograph where he towered on James Dean and he could have been close to 5ft 9. So maybe he could have been a bit over the 5ft 10 mark. Anonymous says on 15/Apr/07
I always thought I had heard he was measured at 5'9. I watched Cool Hand Luke today and he looked average height to me. I would guess between 5'9 and 5'10 in his prime. Dan says on 14/Apr/07
Paul Newman was famously measured in the 1970s when he visited London. There was great controversy about his real height on those days and the British press took several photos of him in an around London. They compared his height to measured post and marks on the streets and they took their photos from different known angles and distances. It was proven without any doubt that he was 1.68 mts with an error margin of less than 0.25 cm!!!. That would make him not taller than 5ft6.25
[Editor Rob: its all well and good, you can stand beside post boxes or doorways, but 168cm, I don't know about that. If they came up with such a ludicrous figure I wouldn't trust one word of the person who wrote such nonsense] Gonzalo says on 6/Mar/07
Hi, A.K. Well, i the first one Peck is closer to the camera and the perspective also advantages him. He looks huge in that pic, around 6`5, which is taller than what he really was. In that first pic, Peck seems to have 10 inches on newman and that really doesn`t make sense to me. In my opinion Peck was 6`3 and Newman 5`9 or 5`10, and that can be the difference I see in the second pic. Newman doesn`t look too short next to tall people I remember now (Chevy Chase, Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, so he can be 5`10 as it has been said here. A.K. says on 5/Mar/07
Gonzalo, I'm curious as to why you think the first pic is not at a good angle (?) Peck and Newman are standing right next to each other and their on the same level floor. Well, it confuses me too, so...You clicked on the first pic to make it HighQuality, correct? I'm assuming so since you could make out all those people. It's from a fabulous site for classic era Actors/Actresses HQ pics (she pays for them from Getty). Click Here Highly recommended and you have to regis. in the actual gallery to view them in HQ. You really think the 2nd one is more realistic? Gonzalo says on 5/Mar/07
No good angles in both pictures. The second pic is more realistic though Newman has the angle advantage. I guess 5 or 6 inches between them must be the exact difference.
A.K. the first pic is great. We can even see Cary Grant and Sofia Loren. Where did you get it? A.K. says on 3/Mar/07
I'm trying to figure this one out. The first picture is of Gregory Peck and Newman circa 1958 (where Peck looks waaay taller.) The second pic is of Peck and Newman circa 1964 (where Peck doesn't look that much taller.) What is the more accurate difference??
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that frank guy is a legend!!! have to agree with most of his points, but mvqueen and newman are def making 5' 9'' in the 1970's. i always wanted to be an actor, wish i had met people frank had. Respect to you man!! Jabes says on 11/Jan/07
Paul Newman walked past me on the infield of a race track in 1989 and he couldn't have been more than 5'8" plus I outweighed him by 25 pounds (and I was pretty skinny back then). He was short, but his blue eyes virtually glowed from behind his sunglasses. Sigh. Dan says on 1/Jan/07
Paul Newman was measured from a series of photographs taken by the British press when walking in the streets of London in the 1970s. By comparison with well known marks and at different angles it was established by experts that his true height was between 5'6'' and 5'7'' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Editor Rob: some experts!] chris says on 28/Dec/06
John Wayne was 6'4 and a half. Rock hudson was dead on 6'4. Lee Marvin was 6'2 Frank2 says on 14/Dec/06
Yep, it's Frank2. Believe me, I don't lose sleep over how you feel about me. All I care about is knowing the truth and conveying it to people who'll listen. All you seem to care about is acting like some spoiled child. And you're either shorter than you claim or blind since I stood right next to Colin Farrell and he's no way 5'11" or even 5'10". He's no more than about 5'9". I even asked my wife if she thought he looked shorter by at least two inches and she agreed. Too bad I didn't have a camera with me. And Stallone is not anywhere near being 5'10". He wears lifts almost as big as Burt Reynolds! leonari says on 13/Dec/06
Frank2: Come on man! We missed you. Your tales are priceless. Please stay! Frank2 says on 13/Dec/06
Robert Shaw who I worked with on Swashbuckler wasn't 6'. He was more like 5'10" and wore lifts. He admitted to wearing them in From Russia With Love in order not to appear too short next to Sean Connery. You can spot the lifts. Shaw's official height was listed as 5'11". But when he wore regular shoes he was shorter than me by about an inch. If you watch The Sting you'll clearly see that Redford is the same height as Shaw. And Newman is the same height as Redford. Today it's possible that Redford could be taller since Newman is 81 and has most likely lost an inch. The Horse of FUNK says on 13/Dec/06
The difference between 177cm and 178cm is really minimal though... so I don't know if I would be so brazen as to claim "he was a solid 5'10", because it's extremely easy to be deceived by such a small difference. I believe 5'9.5 is what he claimed, it's how he consistently appears, even to many witnesses, and it's most likely what he was. Rob's got it right.
Another thing, if Newman was 5'10 as well along with Redford, then Redford would never have had an inch over him, not to mention Shaw seeming like a 6' around the two. Anthony says on 11/Dec/06
5'9 1/2 looks about right for his peak. I'd say he's 5'9 flat today. Great actor. Looks amazing for his age, too. Brad says on 7/Nov/06
Saw him at the Denver Grand Prix a few months ago. Still 5' 9". Looks great! Editor Rob says on 11/Sep/06
The 'challenge' Frank2 had mentioned, was reported back in 1986 papers:
"Paul Newman's height, it's not taking up the actor's cool-hand bet that he's not 5-foot-8 The dispute over the heartthrob's height began Sept. 30, when the Post noted in its Page 6 column that Newman had been described in the New York Times Magazine as "a lean 5-foot-11." Says Page Six: "Lean he may be, but anyone who has met Paul face to face says he has never hit 5-foot-11 except in heels. Page Six hereby offers $1000 to Newman's favorite charity or political candidate for every inch he measures over 5-foot-8 - barefoot. Newman came back Wednesday with "something even more hardball." He told WNBC-TV's "Live at Five" that he's willing to write the Post a $500000 check if the verdict is that he is 5 feet 8 inches tall. If they're wrong, though, then now we start playing some hardball. It's not $1000 an inch -- it's $100000 an inch, or $25000 for every quarter inch over 5-foot-8" he said. The Post did not respond Thursday" Brad says on 9/Aug/06
Yeah, he had a dry sense of humour. I was caddying at a golf club and he wanted our foursome to play through. He saw me and went "what are you doing here?, I can pay you more cutting my lawn". His wife Trish something was really nice. We'd dig out a huge Vox Super-Beatle amp and put the soundtrack to Patton on and aim it at his house. Yeah, he phoned the police. We blew up his mailbox with a cherry bomb once. I think he settled down when he found out my father was V.P. of Playbill Magazine and had many mutual actor friends. Jack Cassidy could drink Burton under a table. Those Goldberg's are great cases. My aunt took lots of them from MGM. They weigh a ton but what great cases!!!!! Frank2 says on 8/Aug/06
I met Scott one day when I worked at Universal. I was carrying these heavy Goldberg film cases to a projection room when this big man got into the elevator with me. That day I couldn't find a hand cart to use so I had to carry them a long distance. The man looked over at me and could tell I was pooped already. As the doors opened he said in a gruff voice, "Here. Let me help you with those damned things." With that he grabbed both cases and walked down the hall to the booth. I was following behind saying that he didn't need to grab both, that I could have kept one. When we arrived at the steps going up into the projection booth he turned around and I saw it was Scott. I thanked him and he said, "That's OK. If I have to look at this crap, I should at least be able to carry it!" As far as I was concerned, he was a great guy! I would later see him wandering around the lot and he would always say hello. I liked him a lot. I never saw his nasty side. He was slightly over six feet and could even have been 6'1". Brad says on 6/Aug/06
George C. Scott was my next door neighbor on Meadow Ln. in Greenwich Ct. He was 6'. Going by "The Hustler" I'd say 5' 9" is the Paul height. Yes, Scott was a nasty man. His dog was even nastier. Frank2 says on 9/Jun/06
I hardly ever saw Newman wearing what we'd call lifts. On the other hand, he did favor cowboy boots with two inch heels. He wore them in Towering Inferno. Frank2 says on 7/Jun/06
I agree. Newman was 5'10" back when I worked on Slap Shot. He might have lost an inch or two since today he's almost eighty. Frank2 says on 12/Apr/06
Scott was slightly over 6'. I know since I met him. In Patton he was slightly shorter in some shots than Karl Malden who was a solid 6'1". larry says on 4/Apr/06
Mario Andretti was usually described as 5'7-8" tall. Newman is certainly taller by 2-3 inches at least. Hats always make it more difficult. I think Mr. Newman needs an upgrade to at least 5'9". larry says on 15/Mar/06
I never met Paul Newman, but I've seen most of his movies over decades of time. So, all I can do is to compare him with the height of other actors from his movies. Frankly, I don't believe everyone in Hollywood wears lifts! What about running in these clod-hoppers? I agree with Frank2 (whom I do NOT know, I swear!) :-) Newman looked 5'10" in his earlier films. He may have shrunk to 5'9 - 5'9.5" now (and was in a couple of race car crashes, like James Garner). Like George Clooney, he is a very PHYSICAL actor; he leans in and bobs up and down. He never stood there like a maniquen, so often looked shorter. Watch COOL HAND LUKE. He looks only about 6" less than George Kennedy, who always gets listed as 6'4.5". So, was Mr. Kennedy less than that height? I think Paul Newman needs an upgrade to 5'9". Frank2 says on 8/Mar/06
So when I say an actor's taller I'm also full of it. mcfan says on 8/Mar/06
Frank2,
I am 5'10. This guy was not even close to me. I remember consciously thinking he's only 5'8.5 and I'm sure this was right. I'm sure he was roughly 5'9, but 5'10 is too much. He wasn't that old when I saw him. mcfan says on 2/Mar/06
Frank2,
This is the only actor I've ever met. He stood right next to me and I know this guy was no more than 5'8.5 even then. He wasn't old just barely 50 so he probably shrunk a half-inch at the most. I would say he was never over 5'9. Frank2 says on 2/Mar/06
Nope. He was close to five ten when he was young. In Cat he looks to be a couple of inches shorter than six foot Burl Ives, but then Newman slumps a lot on his crutch in that film. But there's a couple of scenes where he stands up straight next to Ives. Check it out. By the way. Liz Taylor was shorter than five four. Closer to five three. Over the years her terrible back condition has made her lose a few inches. Nikki says on 26/Feb/06
He looked much taller in Cat in A Hot Tin Roof with Elizabeth Taylor (5'4") I think he is 5'11" Frank2 says on 26/Feb/06
I worked with Newman on the film "Slapshot" and he was just under 5' 10". I'm just under 5' 11" and he was about an inch or so shorter and that's not when he was wearing his lifts which he did in that film. He once challanged anyone who felt he was shorter than 5' 10" to a bet with the winnings going to charity. So far nobody has taken him up on it. I noticed that Robert Redford is listed here as being shorter than he really is. He's another one I've met and he's a solid 5' 10", possibly even 5' 11". Mr. R says on 21/Feb/06
Matt, I have not seen Color of Money in years, but the scenes that I remember, Cruise was always taller, but had on massive heels. I'll check again. Matt says on 17/Feb/06
First of all, height has always been a big factor in the limelight. James Dean almost didn't get his first roles because at 5'8'' his directors thought he was too short to be a lead. Also, Mr. R, If you watch The Color of Money again you will notice that Newman is taller than Cruise by at least two inches throughout the entire movie. CelebHeights Editor says on 16/Feb/06
In 1982 Time, he was described as "5ft 10 and 145lbs" RobertTheBruce says on 4/Dec/05
Old actors were short? Are you guys crazy or something? In fact from the 40's I'd say quite the opp. It seems as though male leads have shrunk. Think about 6"4/5 Rock Hudson, 6"1 Robert Mitchum, 6"3 Jimmy Stewart, 6"1 Gregory Peck, 6"1 Cary Grant, 6"4 Vincent Price, and (when he started out in the fifties) 6"5 Christopher Lee. And they weren't even action heroes - just serious actors.
Compare them to the megaliths of today - 5"9 J.Depp, 5"10.5 O.Bloom, 5"11 B.Willis, 5"8 M.Gibson, 5"8 Sean Penn etc....
So let's not get ahead of ourselves - it's the action stars who have gone up - not the serious actors. Anonymous says on 18/Oct/05
Paul Newman has always been sensitive about his height. Officially, he's 5ft 9. To you and me that would mean 5ft 8 or less but as Paul Newman is a God he can be any height he wants to be. Bit like the guy who asked the former world heavweight boxing champion, Lennox Lewis, for an autograph. Lennox obliges but says:
"Who do I sign it to?"
The autograph hunter replies:
"Anyone you want to, Lennox. I'm not in a position to argue."
Different laws apply to superstars and there is no bigger superstar in film today than Paul Newman.
http://www.leninimports.com/paul_newman.html Mr. R says on 21/Sep/05
John B, Tom Cruise wore HUGE shoes with HUGE heels in The Color of Money. He is always taller than Newman in the film, but I don't think this is true to reality. John B says on 20/Sep/05
Some time back Newman did an interview in the U.K and said he was 5'6'', I was shocked thought the guy was close to 6 foot, then I watched the colour of money which he starred with Tom Cruse it's very clear Cruse was a tad taller at times or was the same height. If I'm right Tom is no taller then 5'7? anonymous says on 28/Aug/05
I've read in a few places that the average height is still close to 5'9 . I'd say 5'9 still isn't a bad height for a celebrity.
DP says on 21/Aug/05
Being over 80 years old, If Newman can still keep his 5'-8" frame, then kudos to him.
Weird- Height was never an issue of discussion when it came to people like Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Burt Reynolds, Robert Deniro, James Caan, Mel Gibson and even Jack Nicholson earlier in their careers. Today it is. I think what this shows is that the American medium height has steadily moved upward in the last 20 to 30 years. 5'-8"-5'-9" was not a bad height for a celebrity during the 50's through the 70's but today, it's really considered a bit below average. Rock Hudson was considered a freak for being so tall at 6'4" but today, he'd fit right in the norm.
Times are a changin!
[Editor Rob: Height WAS a big factor, especially in the case of Redford. Remember 30 years ago he had the image of a 6 foot guy, but when one journo questioned it caused readers/fans not to be happy. Of course he then went on to arrange with Redford to be measured (and he agreed) and his true height was then found ;)] CelebHeights Editor says on 19/Aug/05
"He's much taller than you think he's going to be" - Tom Hanks DP says on 18/Aug/05
If there's any actor where height isn't a factor to women, it would be Paul Newman. Even though he has a little slower reflexes being over 80 years old, I can't say any woman would've kick him out of bed just because he's 5'-8". No question they still drool over him especially during his Sting, Cool Hand Luke and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid era. McFan says on 9/Jul/05
He's an inch taller than Tom Cruise. animalito says on 20/Jun/05
Been sjhoulder to shoulder with Newman in Westport's (Connecticut) cafe hangout, OSCAR'S, and he looked no taller than 5.7 (I'm 5.10). Maybe with age he's shrunk a bit. A very compact, package. Plenty dignified, though, as befits one of Hollywood's more serious actors and human beings. |
