Vanilla Ice's Height
5ft 11 ¼ (181 cm)
Robert Matthew Van Winkle is an American rapper and actor. In a 1991 book about him, it mentioned him as a "twenty-two-year-old five-foot-eleven rap star", although on Twitter Vanilla has claimed "I am 6 ft 2". He also said "She's [Naomi Campbell] really tall and I'm really tall."
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Average Guess (68 Votes)
5ft 11.55in (181.7cm)
5ft 11.55in (181.7cm)
Duhon said on 27/Jan/23
In all seriousness did him having this super high hair cut actually help pass himself off as over 6'? Click Here
In all seriousness did him having this super high hair cut actually help pass himself off as over 6'? Click Here
Emil said on 27/Jan/23
He's 2 inches taller than the average American man and considers himself very tall.
Gotta admire his confidence
He's 2 inches taller than the average American man and considers himself very tall.
Gotta admire his confidence
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Jan/23
The thing is, I actually thought he was at least 6ft for years! He’s quite long-limbed for his height
The thing is, I actually thought he was at least 6ft for years! He’s quite long-limbed for his height
berta said on 27/Jan/23
calimiing 6´2 and describe himself as really tall? when he is just over average height. strange. He never looked under 180 and never over 6 foot. i think 181 or 182 on a good day. 181,5 ish.
calimiing 6´2 and describe himself as really tall? when he is just over average height. strange. He never looked under 180 and never over 6 foot. i think 181 or 182 on a good day. 181,5 ish.
cklein05 said on 8/Jun/22
I remember he was at the SeaWorld concert and I think he looked 5’11 and a half maybe 6 feet at that time
I remember he was at the SeaWorld concert and I think he looked 5’11 and a half maybe 6 feet at that time
FE said on 7/Apr/22
@Editor Rob,
5’11.5” Upgrade is fair enough?
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More 5’11.5-6’0” than 5’11” range!
What do u think Rob?
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob,
5’11.5” Upgrade is fair enough?
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More 5’11.5-6’0” than 5’11” range!
What do u think Rob?
Editor Rob5ft 11.25 or 11.5, I think you can argue those figures.
IceCold said on 30/Mar/22
He is 6'2... On the heels
He is 6'2... On the heels
Duhon said on 26/Mar/22
I almost wonder if he literally measured himself from the top of his old hairstyle? to get to his 6'2"-6'3" claim Click Here
Editor Rob
I almost wonder if he literally measured himself from the top of his old hairstyle? to get to his 6'2"-6'3" claim Click Here
Editor RobWith the amount of hairspray, he probably couldn't flatten his hair for a measurement 😄 6ft 2 with hair makes sense!
Leighton Tang said on 26/Mar/22
@Canson I thought the rock was 6’3, as listed by Rob. So his 6’4 claim sounds pretty reasonable, given it could be a shoe measurement or a morning claim rounded up.
@Canson I thought the rock was 6’3, as listed by Rob. So his 6’4 claim sounds pretty reasonable, given it could be a shoe measurement or a morning claim rounded up.
Canson said on 26/Mar/22
@Darksol64: yea this ranks right up there with the Rock claiming 6’4 or 6’5” when Charles Barkley who was around 6’4.5” peak height had him by a good 2-3 inches
@Darksol64: yea this ranks right up there with the Rock claiming 6’4 or 6’5” when Charles Barkley who was around 6’4.5” peak height had him by a good 2-3 inches
Darksol64 said on 25/Mar/22
Nothing wrong with a legit barefoot 5'11.5 guy claiming 6 ft, considering even an expert like Rob could at times have trouble clearly spotting the difference. Body proportions will be so similar, and most 5'11 range guys appear quite tall.
But 5'11 range claiming 6'2? Come on man...that's an insult to guys nearing 6'2 range. Far worse than the 5'10 guys wearing thick 1.5 inch shoes and claiming 6 ft. No excuse for it!
Nothing wrong with a legit barefoot 5'11.5 guy claiming 6 ft, considering even an expert like Rob could at times have trouble clearly spotting the difference. Body proportions will be so similar, and most 5'11 range guys appear quite tall.
But 5'11 range claiming 6'2? Come on man...that's an insult to guys nearing 6'2 range. Far worse than the 5'10 guys wearing thick 1.5 inch shoes and claiming 6 ft. No excuse for it!
Amber H. said on 19/Mar/22
Yeah…no way he is 6’2”. My cousin (6’3”) was a bouncer at a club he was preforming at and my cousin had to help him get up on stage because he couldn’t get up there without assistance. He’s more like 5’8”….no joke!
Yeah…no way he is 6’2”. My cousin (6’3”) was a bouncer at a club he was preforming at and my cousin had to help him get up on stage because he couldn’t get up there without assistance. He’s more like 5’8”….no joke!
Rowan182cm said on 24/Feb/22
As listed, 5'11.5 peak maybe and 5'11.25 now (181cm)
As listed, 5'11.5 peak maybe and 5'11.25 now (181cm)
viper said on 28/Apr/21
Yep, I remember
Late 90s or so
Yep, I remember
Late 90s or so
Canson said on 26/Apr/21
@Viper: 6’3”?
@Viper: 6’3”?
Duhon said on 23/Apr/21
@Incognito324 Vin Diesel?
@Incognito324 Vin Diesel?
viper said on 21/Apr/21
He's been listed at 6-3 before
He's been listed at 6-3 before
Incognito324 said on 18/Apr/21
Is this normal for 5'11 guys claiming 6'2"?
Is this normal for 5'11 guys claiming 6'2"?
E.Zoltan said on 17/Apr/21
Rob, 5 ft 11 3/4 for peak height is arguable? I see him nearer 6 ft than 5 ft 11. Now a solid 5 ft 11 is right for him.
Editor Rob
Rob, 5 ft 11 3/4 for peak height is arguable? I see him nearer 6 ft than 5 ft 11. Now a solid 5 ft 11 is right for him.
Editor Rob5ft 11.5 still a possible
Chaos Control 6'2.5 said on 21/Mar/21
Vanilla Ice
@vanillaice
Check out the bird man, Chris Anderson. I am 6 ft 2 - Bird Man is 7 ft -
Hmm Birdman is listed 6’10 by the NBA so in the tweet he inflated Birdman to match his own lie
Vanilla Ice
@vanillaice
Check out the bird man, Chris Anderson. I am 6 ft 2 - Bird Man is 7 ft -
Hmm Birdman is listed 6’10 by the NBA so in the tweet he inflated Birdman to match his own lie
Almost 180cm guy said on 14/Mar/21
Vanilla Ice is definitely over 5ft 11. In this photo with Howie D from 2018, he looked a good 5.5 inches taller than him: Click Here
And in 2012, he looked a good two inches taller than Vincent Pastore: Click Here Click Here
And in these photos from 2004, Ice looked no less than 5 inches taller than Ron Jeremy despite Ron's shoes being thicker than his shoes: Click Here Click Here Click Here
Rob, maybe a 5ft 11.5 would be the best list for him?
Vanilla Ice is definitely over 5ft 11. In this photo with Howie D from 2018, he looked a good 5.5 inches taller than him: Click Here
And in 2012, he looked a good two inches taller than Vincent Pastore: Click Here Click Here
And in these photos from 2004, Ice looked no less than 5 inches taller than Ron Jeremy despite Ron's shoes being thicker than his shoes: Click Here Click Here Click Here
Rob, maybe a 5ft 11.5 would be the best list for him?
FE said on 27/Feb/21
@Editor Rob,
Actually, Is 5’11.5” possible?
In my dream, Ice was Listed 5’11 ⅜” on this site! But 11.5” could b fair too 😉
BTW he claims 6ft on his 🥊 Profile (from Ferris Comment).
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob,
Actually, Is 5’11.5” possible?
In my dream, Ice was Listed 5’11 ⅜” on this site! But 11.5” could b fair too 😉
BTW he claims 6ft on his 🥊 Profile (from Ferris Comment).
Editor Robthat 11.5 might be the most I'd go for
Ferris said on 30/Dec/20
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MC Hammer (Listed 5’11.5”), Katie Stainsby (Listed 5’5”), Christopher Dean (Listed 5’10”) & Sylvain Longchambon (Listed 5’11”)
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Jason Ybarra (Listed 5’10”), Brittany Russell (Listed 5’6”), Rick Scott (Listed 6ft) & Terra Jole (Listed 127cm)
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Rocket Ismail (Listed 5’11”), Ty Murray (Listed 5’8”), Jonny Fairplay (Listed 5’5”) & Carl Anthony Payne II (Listed 5’6”)
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Can look 5’11.5” at times, So Solid 181cm is fair. BTW He also claims 6ft on his Boxing profile Click Here.
@Editor Rob,
Spot on Listing!
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MC Hammer (Listed 5’11.5”), Katie Stainsby (Listed 5’5”), Christopher Dean (Listed 5’10”) & Sylvain Longchambon (Listed 5’11”)
Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
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Jason Ybarra (Listed 5’10”), Brittany Russell (Listed 5’6”), Rick Scott (Listed 6ft) & Terra Jole (Listed 127cm)
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Rocket Ismail (Listed 5’11”), Ty Murray (Listed 5’8”), Jonny Fairplay (Listed 5’5”) & Carl Anthony Payne II (Listed 5’6”)
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Can look 5’11.5” at times, So Solid 181cm is fair. BTW He also claims 6ft on his Boxing profile Click Here.
Jesica said on 9/Dec/20
VitoCheng said on 24/Nov/20
Claiming to be 6'2"" is ridiculous
Absolutely. He is about 3” shorter than 6’2 Suge Knight.
VitoCheng said on 24/Nov/20
Claiming to be 6'2"" is ridiculous
Absolutely. He is about 3” shorter than 6’2 Suge Knight.
VitoCheng said on 24/Nov/20
Claiming to be 6'2"" is ridiculous
Claiming to be 6'2"" is ridiculous
Hell No said on 6/Aug/20
No way guy's over 6. Guy's lucky if he's 5'10. Watch his movie, he's tiny. Head's huge compared to his body and he's barely bigger than his love interest co-star. I'd say 5'9" but it's not an option.
No way guy's over 6. Guy's lucky if he's 5'10. Watch his movie, he's tiny. Head's huge compared to his body and he's barely bigger than his love interest co-star. I'd say 5'9" but it's not an option.
Daycringeothon said on 1/Aug/19
180cm-180.6cm flat. He must have a size 11.5-12.5 shoe US shoe. That’s about an 11.5 UK shoe. He never appears under 180.3cm.
180cm-180.6cm flat. He must have a size 11.5-12.5 shoe US shoe. That’s about an 11.5 UK shoe. He never appears under 180.3cm.
Canson said on 18/Jul/19
He really claimed 6’2”? Wow
Editor Rob
He really claimed 6’2”? Wow
Editor RobYes, he was comparing himself to Birdman, Click Here
Jordan87 said on 16/Jul/19
Gave himself 3" lol
Gave himself 3" lol
berta said on 28/Oct/18
legit 181 guy could be on the spot
legit 181 guy could be on the spot
viper said on 7/Sep/18
I will say everyone agrees he's more of a strong 5-11.
I'd be a little surprised If he dipped under it, even at night
I will say everyone agrees he's more of a strong 5-11.
I'd be a little surprised If he dipped under it, even at night
viper said on 7/Sep/18
He has a build that makes him look taller imo. I remember the 6-3 listings.
Funny thing is as a 10 year old I knew he was 5-11. Must have been a listing in a magazine
He has a build that makes him look taller imo. I remember the 6-3 listings.
Funny thing is as a 10 year old I knew he was 5-11. Must have been a listing in a magazine
Mike5 said on 4/Sep/18
Jheeez man his height estimations seem to be all over the place from the comments and his mad 6’2 claim. Judging by this picture alone however, his body proportions really don’t make him look above his listed 5’11 1/4”
Jheeez man his height estimations seem to be all over the place from the comments and his mad 6’2 claim. Judging by this picture alone however, his body proportions really don’t make him look above his listed 5’11 1/4”
Nathaniel B. Strunk said on 29/Aug/18
Vanilla Ice's Height, is actually 6' 0.1/2". and Weighs around 145 POUNDs, from the looks of it.
Vanilla Ice's Height, is actually 6' 0.1/2". and Weighs around 145 POUNDs, from the looks of it.
Nathaniel B. Strunk said on 29/Aug/18
Vanilla Ice's Height, is actually 6' 0.1/2". and Weighs around 145 POUNDs, from the looks of it.
Vanilla Ice's Height, is actually 6' 0.1/2". and Weighs around 145 POUNDs, from the looks of it.
Gracian said on 1/Jul/18
Rob, I think that Vanilla Ice really should get an upgrade. When you saw him next to Sandler, you said he could look anywhere from 5'11" to 6 feet range. Here are his pictures next to 195 cm Jonathan Scott and 6'1" Michael Bay: Click Here
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He actually looks taller than 5'11". Rob, will you give him upgrade to 181 cm now?
Editor Rob
Rob, I think that Vanilla Ice really should get an upgrade. When you saw him next to Sandler, you said he could look anywhere from 5'11" to 6 feet range. Here are his pictures next to 195 cm Jonathan Scott and 6'1" Michael Bay: Click Here
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He actually looks taller than 5'11". Rob, will you give him upgrade to 181 cm now?
Editor RobI think you can make a good enough case that Ice is 5ft 11-11.5 zone and is adding somewhere between 2 and 3 inches to his height.
Momo said on 11/Nov/17
He looks about 6’1” / 6’2” on his show.
He looks about 6’1” / 6’2” on his show.
Christian-6'5 3/8 said on 6/Oct/17
@Slim 6'
That'll be hilarious. Vanilla's 6'2" claim will be destroyed.
@Slim 6'
That'll be hilarious. Vanilla's 6'2" claim will be destroyed.
Slim 6' said on 4/Oct/17
I'd like this guy to claim 6'2" to Ryan Reynolds. How pathetic.
I'd like this guy to claim 6'2" to Ryan Reynolds. How pathetic.
Slim said on 28/Sep/17
6'2" claim!!!!!!!!???? 😭😲💀🤦♂️🤐
6'2" claim!!!!!!!!???? 😭😲💀🤦♂️🤐
Slim 182 cm said on 29/Jul/17
Now, a lot of 5'11.5 listed guys are flat 5'11 but this guy is really 5'11 and a change.
Now, a lot of 5'11.5 listed guys are flat 5'11 but this guy is really 5'11 and a change.
CZ99 said on 30/Jun/17
I cannot understand that how can he be 180 cm when you just look at his legs, they're as short as a 5ft 8 guy, my legs are around 90-94 cm but my spine hasn't grown since 13 and I am just 178-179cm and 17 years old, I really cannot understand why my spine is so short??😞
I cannot understand that how can he be 180 cm when you just look at his legs, they're as short as a 5ft 8 guy, my legs are around 90-94 cm but my spine hasn't grown since 13 and I am just 178-179cm and 17 years old, I really cannot understand why my spine is so short??😞
Myles said on 11/Jun/17
Looks about 6ft 0in in this picture
Looks about 6ft 0in in this picture
S.J.H said on 15/Jan/17
He had a strong 5'10 proportion
He had a strong 5'10 proportion
Tony Stork said on 15/Oct/16
@Editor Rob,
Is 181 possible? I remember you said he could look anywhere from 5'11"-6' and he has 2 inches on Adam Sandler.
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob,
Is 181 possible? I remember you said he could look anywhere from 5'11"-6' and he has 2 inches on Adam Sandler.
Editor Rob 6ft 2 is an impossible, but yeah he could look taller than 5ft 11 at times.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 29/Jun/16
You could argue 181/182cm. The 6ft2 listings are a fairly recent thing (probably just the last 5 years). Back in the day he was always described at 5ft11.
You could argue 181/182cm. The 6ft2 listings are a fairly recent thing (probably just the last 5 years). Back in the day he was always described at 5ft11.
AJ said on 29/Jun/16
I don't think he is 6'2" but he doesnt look quite 5'11" " flat. He can pull off the 6' mark. Rob maybe adjust the listing to 5'11.25"?
I don't think he is 6'2" but he doesnt look quite 5'11" " flat. He can pull off the 6' mark. Rob maybe adjust the listing to 5'11.25"?
Brad said on 29/Jun/16
6-2, Wahlberg type of increase.
6-2, Wahlberg type of increase.
berta said on 29/Jun/16
Yeah 180 seems like ea good listing the mosvt ever i could se him is 181,5 and the shortest is 179. Rob the 6 foot 2 claim must have been a joke?
Yeah 180 seems like ea good listing the mosvt ever i could se him is 181,5 and the shortest is 179. Rob the 6 foot 2 claim must have been a joke?
Byron T. said on 29/Jun/16
I used to think he was taller, but 5'11'' seems about right for him.
I used to think he was taller, but 5'11'' seems about right for him.
MrTBlack said on 28/Jun/16
I've heard upwards towards 6'3" with this guy but most def 5'11" MAX!!
I've heard upwards towards 6'3" with this guy but most def 5'11" MAX!!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Jun/16
At least we now know he claimed 6ft2...
At least we now know he claimed 6ft2...
CS said on 27/Jun/16
Another 5'11" guy
Another 5'11" guy
Aaron Zamora said on 27/Jun/16
Has he lost any height at this age?
Editor Rob
Has he lost any height at this age?
Editor Rob at his age, I wouldn't be sure if he has lost anything noticeable.
Linke said on 27/Jun/16
Is 182 cms a possiblity? Looks atleast 5 cms taller than Sandler.
Is 182 cms a possiblity? Looks atleast 5 cms taller than Sandler.
truth said on 27/Jun/16
5'11 is spot on.
5'11 is spot on.
Shredder said on 27/Jun/16
If there was a problem yo Rob solves it , Hes not 6'2 and Rob's gonna call it ... 5'11 baby! He's just a 5'11 baby!
If there was a problem yo Rob solves it , Hes not 6'2 and Rob's gonna call it ... 5'11 baby! He's just a 5'11 baby!
Mat said on 26/Jun/16
6 foot 2 my ass. But then again, there's no way he believes this **** himself. He's just trolling twitter. I wouldn't blame him
6 foot 2 my ass. But then again, there's no way he believes this **** himself. He's just trolling twitter. I wouldn't blame him
MaryAnne said on 26/Jun/16
Thanks Rob. His 6'2 claim is funny and ridiculous. He is legit 5'11 guy. ^^
Thanks Rob. His 6'2 claim is funny and ridiculous. He is legit 5'11 guy. ^^
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