Christopher Eccleston's Height
5ft 11 ¾ (182.2 cm)
English actor, best known for films like Shallow Grave, 28 Days Later and TV series Doctor Who. His agency CV listed him as being a 6 footer.
5ft 8 Rob and Christopher @ LFCC
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Possibly I do also intimidate people because of my size. I'm actually under 6ft, 5ft 11 ¾, but people always think I'm 6ft 2.
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Average Guess (108 Votes)
6ft 0.17in (183.3cm)
6ft 0.17in (183.3cm)
popyou004 said on 22/Sep/23
Rob if someone’s height is my morning height how much taller than me are they ?
Editor Rob
Rob if someone’s height is my morning height how much taller than me are they ?
Editor RobMaybe 1/2 to 3/4 range.
Jawilder said on 6/Dec/22
Actually I think this guy is a legit 6 footer. I’m gonna give him 6 feet.
Actually I think this guy is a legit 6 footer. I’m gonna give him 6 feet.
Jawilder said on 6/Dec/22
5’11.75 with Josh, nothing under
5’11.75 with Josh, nothing under
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 24/Apr/22
After watching Christopher playing traitor to the Queen, the Duke of Norfolk, and having it away with Lettice Howard, played by Amanda Ryan, in the film Elizabeth, it’s funny to think that he actually played the do-gooder, Doctor Who, at one time!
I’d say he looks a strong 6ft.
After watching Christopher playing traitor to the Queen, the Duke of Norfolk, and having it away with Lettice Howard, played by Amanda Ryan, in the film Elizabeth, it’s funny to think that he actually played the do-gooder, Doctor Who, at one time!
I’d say he looks a strong 6ft.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Mar/22
He can seem much taller on this on-screen
Editor Rob
He can seem much taller on this on-screen
Editor RobI think goes to show how a near 6ft guy can really look on TV/Film.
Mickie said on 25/Jan/22
His 5'11.75" claim looks like it'd be very accurate.
His 5'11.75" claim looks like it'd be very accurate.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 16/Feb/21
🎂🎈🎊🎁 Happy Birthday Chris! 🎁🎊🎈🎂
Wishing Christopher Eccleston a fantastic 57th Birthday today. Chances are high that I'm going to be watching him in a minute, as I'm going to see another 'Cracker' episode, and because it's his special day, I'm going to make sure it's a pre 'To Be A Somebody' feature. He doesn't end up at all well in the aforementioned episode. 😪 I want something with him IN IT! 😄
Comparing Christopher to Robbie Coltrane, you can almost always see that Robbie's the taller of the two, but I have yet to notice Christopher having to look UP to speak to Robbie. On said evidence, and that offered in the 'Inspector Morse' episode 'Second Time Around', when he stands with the slightly smaller Kevin Whatley, I'm going for a Birthday 6ft.
😁🍻😀 Cheers! XXX
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🎂🎈🎊🎁 Happy Birthday Chris! 🎁🎊🎈🎂
Wishing Christopher Eccleston a fantastic 57th Birthday today. Chances are high that I'm going to be watching him in a minute, as I'm going to see another 'Cracker' episode, and because it's his special day, I'm going to make sure it's a pre 'To Be A Somebody' feature. He doesn't end up at all well in the aforementioned episode. 😪 I want something with him IN IT! 😄
Comparing Christopher to Robbie Coltrane, you can almost always see that Robbie's the taller of the two, but I have yet to notice Christopher having to look UP to speak to Robbie. On said evidence, and that offered in the 'Inspector Morse' episode 'Second Time Around', when he stands with the slightly smaller Kevin Whatley, I'm going for a Birthday 6ft.
😁🍻😀 Cheers! XXX
🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁
Genau 5ft9 7/8 said on 13/Feb/21
Rob maybe 5ft11 3/4 ?
Rob maybe 5ft11 3/4 ?
da123489 said on 8/Nov/20
if he stood at his tallest he could measure at least 71.5 inches. He is not under 5'11.5''
if he stood at his tallest he could measure at least 71.5 inches. He is not under 5'11.5''
Talkback said on 8/Nov/20
Question
Was everyone pictured in bare feet when the pictures were taken?
Editor Rob
Question
Was everyone pictured in bare feet when the pictures were taken?
Editor Robin footwear
Joshbrecker said on 20/Oct/20
Looks nearer 5’11 than 6ft these days I think Matt and Peter would both edge him out
Looks nearer 5’11 than 6ft these days I think Matt and Peter would both edge him out
michael kielty said on 3/Oct/20
Could’ve bought his claim a few years back, but can’t be over 5 ft 11.25 these days, he’s certainly lost a lot of height
Could’ve bought his claim a few years back, but can’t be over 5 ft 11.25 these days, he’s certainly lost a lot of height
Mr height said on 15/Aug/20
Just down him to 172 3/4cm already! 5’8 if hes his 5’11 3/4 range then rob your looking 6’0 here 5’8 for chris rob
Just down him to 172 3/4cm already! 5’8 if hes his 5’11 3/4 range then rob your looking 6’0 here 5’8 for chris rob
OriginalAnon said on 23/Jul/20
I am not sure where people are getting 6' from. He barely looks 5'11'' with Rob in the photo. I can definitely buy 5'11.75" for Ecclestone some years ago, but he looks to have lost a fair amount of height. He is in his mid 50's so a loss of 2cm would hardly be a surprise.
I am not sure where people are getting 6' from. He barely looks 5'11'' with Rob in the photo. I can definitely buy 5'11.75" for Ecclestone some years ago, but he looks to have lost a fair amount of height. He is in his mid 50's so a loss of 2cm would hardly be a surprise.
Ronaldo 185.5cm said on 1/Jun/20
@Monkey knees He is surely over 5'11.5.
@Monkey knees He is surely over 5'11.5.
George Wegg said on 30/May/20
Honestly he looks around 5’11.25 with you there Rob, I’d say he’s closer to 5’11 than 6’0 these days
Honestly he looks around 5’11.25 with you there Rob, I’d say he’s closer to 5’11 than 6’0 these days
Thatch said on 13/Apr/20
Great listing, and I can see the argument for 6ft, but no more than that, the average guess seems just a bit too high
Great listing, and I can see the argument for 6ft, but no more than that, the average guess seems just a bit too high
Monkey knees said on 12/Apr/20
5ft 11.5in. Used to work near oxford street, his management offices were opposite - same height as me.
5ft 11.5in. Used to work near oxford street, his management offices were opposite - same height as me.
Sandy A Cowell said on 9/Apr/20
I have been watching Christopher in a couple of episodes of “Cracker” of late. I see him as a 6 footer!
I have been watching Christopher in a couple of episodes of “Cracker” of late. I see him as a 6 footer!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 8/Apr/20
Tennant is easily taller than this guy. But this listing is only because he claims 5ft11¾ otherwise based on that picture, 6ft would still be a reasonable mark for Chris
Interesting how both Doctors have mentioned ¾ rather than round up
Tennant is easily taller than this guy. But this listing is only because he claims 5ft11¾ otherwise based on that picture, 6ft would still be a reasonable mark for Chris
Interesting how both Doctors have mentioned ¾ rather than round up
Jackin said on 8/Mar/20
Rob, how much taller could tennant look with Christopher in person ?
Editor Rob
Rob, how much taller could tennant look with Christopher in person ?
Editor RobTennant is no less than an inch taller in person
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 21/Feb/20
@ Nik - That makes a change - agencies usually round up! The 'Inspector Morse' clip that I found particularly funny last week was when Kevin Whately's Sergeant Lewis told him that a man he knew was dead. Christopher's young character replied, "But he can't be - I saw him last week!" 😂😂😂
A lot can happen in a week!
@ Nik - That makes a change - agencies usually round up! The 'Inspector Morse' clip that I found particularly funny last week was when Kevin Whately's Sergeant Lewis told him that a man he knew was dead. Christopher's young character replied, "But he can't be - I saw him last week!" 😂😂😂
A lot can happen in a week!
Nik Ashton said on 20/Feb/20
Some of the voters think that his agency round down!
Some of the voters think that his agency round down!
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 16/Feb/20
🎁🎂 Happy Birthday Christopher! 🎂🎁
Christopher Eccleston is today turning 56 years young - and a Very Happy Birthday is wished for this distinguished actor. I saw him this week in an episode of 'Inspector Morse' (entitled 'Second Time Around'), and I did see that he was noticeably taller than Kevin Whately, 5ft11.
6ft and a quarter inch. 😁🍰🥂🎈🎊
🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊
🎁🎂 Happy Birthday Christopher! 🎂🎁
Christopher Eccleston is today turning 56 years young - and a Very Happy Birthday is wished for this distinguished actor. I saw him this week in an episode of 'Inspector Morse' (entitled 'Second Time Around'), and I did see that he was noticeably taller than Kevin Whately, 5ft11.
6ft and a quarter inch. 😁🍰🥂🎈🎊
🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊🎁🎂🎈🎊
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/Feb/20
Out of bed is easily 184-185cm zone
Out of bed is easily 184-185cm zone
5ft 11 7/8 in said on 1/Feb/20
How tall is he at the morning in cms?
Editor Rob
How tall is he at the morning in cms?
Editor RobCould have been over 184cm out of bed for sure
east asin about 6ft said on 13/Jan/20
hi rob, i am east asin guy from korea. i wake up at 184.2cm and fall to 182.5cm in the late night. 6ft ok for me?
Editor Rob
hi rob, i am east asin guy from korea. i wake up at 184.2cm and fall to 182.5cm in the late night. 6ft ok for me?
Editor RobI think it's reasonable enough to claim 6ft. You are probably actually very similar in height to Eccleston who falls a fraction under 6ft, but on resume's would have himself listed six foot rather than 11.75
bearhugger said on 28/Dec/19
Christopher Eccleston is someone who is honest about there height
Christopher Eccleston is someone who is honest about there height
Animus said on 23/Nov/19
@Josh Jeffords
He looks heavier than 175lbs. I'd say 185-195lbs range is more likely.
@Josh Jeffords
He looks heavier than 175lbs. I'd say 185-195lbs range is more likely.
thomas Hill said on 14/Nov/19
is he the same as matt smith?
Editor Rob
is he the same as matt smith?
Editor RobIn person, they look roughly similar
Visitor said on 26/Oct/19
Seems odd to me that the average guess is significantly over what the guy has said himself...
It's slightly harder to tell because neither is standing a 100% straight, one hunching, one leaning. But not hugely. With that in mind and assuming similar footwear I'd say this is even exceptionally accurate. I don't doubt his own claim one bit, no clue why you would argue over or under it by more than 5 millimetres.
Seems odd to me that the average guess is significantly over what the guy has said himself...
It's slightly harder to tell because neither is standing a 100% straight, one hunching, one leaning. But not hugely. With that in mind and assuming similar footwear I'd say this is even exceptionally accurate. I don't doubt his own claim one bit, no clue why you would argue over or under it by more than 5 millimetres.
ArjunaKorale said on 23/Oct/19
From the revamped series, I thought that he made the best Dr Who (although I did like Matt Smith as The Doctor too)...Tennant & Capaldi, I didn’t like so much. He seemed to look dead on 6 feet tall so I will certainly accept your estimate of 5 ft 11-and-three-quarters. Plus, the man himself claims it himself so it must be true.
From the revamped series, I thought that he made the best Dr Who (although I did like Matt Smith as The Doctor too)...Tennant & Capaldi, I didn’t like so much. He seemed to look dead on 6 feet tall so I will certainly accept your estimate of 5 ft 11-and-three-quarters. Plus, the man himself claims it himself so it must be true.
slothee said on 22/Oct/19
Looks 181cm with Rob.
Looks 181cm with Rob.
Johan 185 cm said on 4/Oct/19
Josh Jeffords said on 3/Oct/19
Yeah he looks 6 foot on screen when younger and now thin and old still does.
Good actor but never looked 6 2 that I recall though missed good deal of his bbc career.
His cold creepy demeanor would intimidate not his almost 6ft 175 build just saying.
I do love when they have believable claims so rare he coulda claimed 6 1 probably fool most.
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Yes he has cold dead eyes and a rasping voice. A good actor i am sure irl he is a good guy haha.
Josh Jeffords said on 3/Oct/19
Yeah he looks 6 foot on screen when younger and now thin and old still does.
Good actor but never looked 6 2 that I recall though missed good deal of his bbc career.
His cold creepy demeanor would intimidate not his almost 6ft 175 build just saying.
I do love when they have believable claims so rare he coulda claimed 6 1 probably fool most.
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Yes he has cold dead eyes and a rasping voice. A good actor i am sure irl he is a good guy haha.
Josh Jeffords said on 3/Oct/19
Yeah he looks 6 foot on screen when younger and now thin and old still does.
Good actor but never looked 6 2 that I recall though missed good deal of his bbc career.
His cold creepy demeanor would intimidate not his almost 6ft 175 build just saying.
I do love when they have believable claims so rare he coulda claimed 6 1 probably fool most.
Yeah he looks 6 foot on screen when younger and now thin and old still does.
Good actor but never looked 6 2 that I recall though missed good deal of his bbc career.
His cold creepy demeanor would intimidate not his almost 6ft 175 build just saying.
I do love when they have believable claims so rare he coulda claimed 6 1 probably fool most.
Vibram said on 3/Oct/19
I'm surprised by this height. He always gave an air of 6ft1 6ft2 on screen back in the 90's. Maybe 6ft0 in his 20's to late 40's.
I'm surprised by this height. He always gave an air of 6ft1 6ft2 on screen back in the 90's. Maybe 6ft0 in his 20's to late 40's.
The Horse of FUNK said on 25/Sep/19
Was not expecting this. However! Being a 5'11.5" guy who flirts with 6'0" (sometimes I measure 5'11.75" during mid day or evening), I can TOTALLY relate to his comment: "I'm actually under 6ft, 5ft 11 ¾, but people always think I'm 6ft 2". I get 6'1" and 6'2" a lot from people, on the rare occasion 6'3".
Was not expecting this. However! Being a 5'11.5" guy who flirts with 6'0" (sometimes I measure 5'11.75" during mid day or evening), I can TOTALLY relate to his comment: "I'm actually under 6ft, 5ft 11 ¾, but people always think I'm 6ft 2". I get 6'1" and 6'2" a lot from people, on the rare occasion 6'3".
Andrea said on 24/Sep/19
I have no problem believing he really measured near 5'11.75 at one point, though that's the highest I would have guessed him at in both The Leftovers and Heroes (where I doubt he could potentially have already lost anything). And maybe he really went from 5'11.5-5'11.75 to 5'11.25-5'11.5 today... After all, he doesn't look much more than a solid 5'11 in the photo.
Editor Rob
I have no problem believing he really measured near 5'11.75 at one point, though that's the highest I would have guessed him at in both The Leftovers and Heroes (where I doubt he could potentially have already lost anything). And maybe he really went from 5'11.5-5'11.75 to 5'11.25-5'11.5 today... After all, he doesn't look much more than a solid 5'11 in the photo.
Editor RobI think 5ft 11.5 today is very arguable, 11.75 10 years ago and rounded to 6ft.
Geoff said on 23/Sep/19
Looked 6 foot even to me on Doctor Who, but he's well into his 50s now. Dropping a quarter of an inch is possible.
Looked 6 foot even to me on Doctor Who, but he's well into his 50s now. Dropping a quarter of an inch is possible.
Caldoni said on 21/Sep/19
Looks legit. 5-11.75
Looks legit. 5-11.75
World Citizen said on 20/Sep/19
Looks 181 cm, but I don't rule out 182 either.
Looks 181 cm, but I don't rule out 182 either.
Nik said on 19/Sep/19
@ Rob - Where was this photograph taken and when?
Editor Rob
@ Rob - Where was this photograph taken and when?
Editor RobOlympia Exhibition centre, July2018
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 19/Sep/19
I am surprised to see him under 6ft nevermind him admit to it
Editor Rob
I am surprised to see him under 6ft nevermind him admit to it
Editor RobTo be fair on Doctor Who he was in some solid boots, cat/timberland size, so never seemed less than 6ft range with others.
Johan 185 cm said on 19/Sep/19
5'11.5" today. I always thought he was a flat 6' but if he says 5'11 3/4 then thats what he was. Close enough to round up, admire the honesty.
5'11.5" today. I always thought he was a flat 6' but if he says 5'11 3/4 then thats what he was. Close enough to round up, admire the honesty.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 19/Sep/19
I'd like to add that mine started at 3 years of age when my Mum and Dad were at loggerheads because Dad had found someone else. My Mum thought only my brother was affected because I was too young but I remember everything. She was soft on him and hard on me, so the only way I could get her attention was to starve myself.
It is a complex illness from which you never totally recover. I don't believe that looking at pictures of skinny models will trigger it. It might encourage a girl to diet, sure, but anorexia is far deeper than mere 'vanity'.
I'd like to add that mine started at 3 years of age when my Mum and Dad were at loggerheads because Dad had found someone else. My Mum thought only my brother was affected because I was too young but I remember everything. She was soft on him and hard on me, so the only way I could get her attention was to starve myself.
It is a complex illness from which you never totally recover. I don't believe that looking at pictures of skinny models will trigger it. It might encourage a girl to diet, sure, but anorexia is far deeper than mere 'vanity'.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 19/Sep/19
Hats off to Christopher for talking openly about anorexia. It isn't just women who suffer from it. It's a coping mechanism and can be triggered for all manner of reasons. 😉👍
Excellent actor.
6ft and half-an-inch.
Hats off to Christopher for talking openly about anorexia. It isn't just women who suffer from it. It's a coping mechanism and can be triggered for all manner of reasons. 😉👍
Excellent actor.
6ft and half-an-inch.
olgun82t said on 18/Sep/19
Rob, perhaps he measured himself after he shrunk a bit. is it possible he was a flat six foot?
Editor Rob
Rob, perhaps he measured himself after he shrunk a bit. is it possible he was a flat six foot?
Editor RobI think he is being honest about measuring just under 6ft.
Bobby 5ft 10in (178cm) said on 18/Sep/19
Sorry to say Rob, but you're looking at his mouth area there, which would make him no less than 5'11 to 5'11.5 unless you've got an inch advantage over him or something.
Sorry to say Rob, but you're looking at his mouth area there, which would make him no less than 5'11 to 5'11.5 unless you've got an inch advantage over him or something.
Importer said on 18/Sep/19
He has shoulders of a 6’2” man I give him that.
He has shoulders of a 6’2” man I give him that.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Sep/19
Wasn’t expecting that claim
Wasn’t expecting that claim
Importer said on 18/Sep/19
Average guess looks nice ^^
Average guess looks nice ^^
Progking said on 18/Sep/19
Assuming you are 5'8 1/8-0.25 in the picture above, he looks 5'11.5. Maybe he shrunk a bit from 5'11.75.
Assuming you are 5'8 1/8-0.25 in the picture above, he looks 5'11.5. Maybe he shrunk a bit from 5'11.75.
Andrea said on 18/Sep/19
I always knew he wasn't even 6'! And actually, he looks just about 5'11 with you... Maybe he really measured 5'11 3/4, but earlier in the day?
Editor Rob
I always knew he wasn't even 6'! And actually, he looks just about 5'11 with you... Maybe he really measured 5'11 3/4, but earlier in the day?
Editor RobAge 54 is a point at which some folk will lose a fraction, Eccleston may have lost 1/4 inch by now and be sitting on 11.5, but 13 years ago he was edging out a guy like Barrowman on Doctor Who. I knew his biography was going to come out and it is refreshing he did mention the 3/4. Most folk at that mark will round up.
It's like Tennant at 6ft 3/4 - he just rounded up too.
It's like Tennant at 6ft 3/4 - he just rounded up too.
Barry Fl said on 17/Sep/19
In his new book, Chris is talking about his physical appearance a lot, and states that he is not as tall as he appears - he says that he is actually under 6'0 (at 5'11 and 3/4) but everyone thinks he is 6'2.
Editor Rob
In his new book, Chris is talking about his physical appearance a lot, and states that he is not as tall as he appears - he says that he is actually under 6'0 (at 5'11 and 3/4) but everyone thinks he is 6'2.
Editor RobYeah, last year on Smith's page I said "For me, Smith, Capaldi and Ecclestone are arguably all within 1cm of each other."
It's good to see Chris giving a specific mark.
It's good to see Chris giving a specific mark.
Jscksongkashow said on 10/Sep/19
Rob,love the site btw,who would measure taller do you think David tennant or CE?
Editor Rob
Rob,love the site btw,who would measure taller do you think David tennant or CE?
Editor RobTennant is over six foot comfortably. Out of the more recent Doctors, it is harder to differentiate Ecclestone, Matt Smith or Capaldi in person - arguably all 3 are within 1/4 of each other.
DPH1995 said on 16/Jun/19
Looks very tall in The Leftovers, but Justin Theroux is 5'9 apparently but doesn't look short himself so Eccelston looks very tall.
Looks very tall in The Leftovers, but Justin Theroux is 5'9 apparently but doesn't look short himself so Eccelston looks very tall.
Adam123489 said on 10/Apr/19
The ground and camera angles in the hugging videos give the illusion that Peter Capaldi is taller but when they are hugging Christopher Eccleston looks taller.
The ground and camera angles in the hugging videos give the illusion that Peter Capaldi is taller but when they are hugging Christopher Eccleston looks taller.
Ben180cm said on 27/Feb/19
In the hugging videos, Capaldi looked taller than Chris and Chris looked taller than Mattt
In the hugging videos, Capaldi looked taller than Chris and Chris looked taller than Mattt
Adam123489 said on 1/Feb/19
@Dennanz Christopher Eccleston is comfortably taller than Matt Smith. Watch this video Click Here
@Dennanz Christopher Eccleston is comfortably taller than Matt Smith. Watch this video Click Here
sa123489 said on 13/Nov/18
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Christopher Eccleston is taller than 5’11.75 John Barrowman. Assume that the footwear is the same.
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Christopher Eccleston is taller than 5’11.75 John Barrowman. Assume that the footwear is the same.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 12/Oct/18
Rob, is there a picture of you with him?
Editor Rob
Rob, is there a picture of you with him?
Editor RobOctober is the start of a new quarter, and a comparatively poor October ad-rate wise...since the site relies on advertising, it's not a good time to put content up.
Dennanz said on 27/Sep/18
Rob who do you see taller out of Chris and Matt smith? Ps love the website !
Editor Rob
Rob who do you see taller out of Chris and Matt smith? Ps love the website !
Editor RobIt's really close in person, I think both could be argued at 11.75
Dennanz said on 23/Sep/18
Personallly I can see Matt smith being a small amount taller .
Personallly I can see Matt smith being a small amount taller .
Rick1 said on 18/Sep/18
Quite a serious character , once I saw an interview with him about doctor who (which it would seem he almost regrets doing as he always tried to talk about something else) in which the interviewer was trying to be lighthearted and jokey and everything she said he took very seriously - comes across as the kind of guy who would state hes 6ft but actually measure over it , Gary linekar is another one who looks a little more than his 5’9 which is given. 6 1/2 for Chris
Quite a serious character , once I saw an interview with him about doctor who (which it would seem he almost regrets doing as he always tried to talk about something else) in which the interviewer was trying to be lighthearted and jokey and everything she said he took very seriously - comes across as the kind of guy who would state hes 6ft but actually measure over it , Gary linekar is another one who looks a little more than his 5’9 which is given. 6 1/2 for Chris
Mike5 said on 15/Sep/18
Good Six footer and holds it well
Good Six footer and holds it well
miko said on 26/Jun/18
I've seen a lot of his stuff over the years and I think he is a legitimate bang on 6 footer, his skinny build can help him at times look a little over it when standing by himself.
He did look marginally taller than John Barrowman too.
I've seen a lot of his stuff over the years and I think he is a legitimate bang on 6 footer, his skinny build can help him at times look a little over it when standing by himself.
He did look marginally taller than John Barrowman too.
Denzo said on 9/May/18
Always looked around 6 feet tall doesn't give as much of a tall impression than David T does who claims 6'1 I think Chris personally is a bit under 6 foot bare feet but with shoes can measure very near 6'1.
Always looked around 6 feet tall doesn't give as much of a tall impression than David T does who claims 6'1 I think Chris personally is a bit under 6 foot bare feet but with shoes can measure very near 6'1.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Jan/18
Editor Rob: he only claims 6 foot...and doesn't look over it the more I've seen of him over the years.
Well, he certainly can't be under it, either
Editor Rob: he only claims 6 foot...and doesn't look over it the more I've seen of him over the years.
Well, he certainly can't be under it, either
MaxB said on 12/Dec/17
His build makes him look taller - long legs and arms, high shoulders, and a bit longer face or at least longer facial features. In his current TV series The A Word he looks both tall and large at the same time. He gives an impression of being considerably taller than other actors, but if one looks a bit more carefully (looking at the top of their heads), the real difference is less than the first impression would suggest. I would say he seems about 6' (not below that mark), but can give an impression of a 6'1" person.
His build makes him look taller - long legs and arms, high shoulders, and a bit longer face or at least longer facial features. In his current TV series The A Word he looks both tall and large at the same time. He gives an impression of being considerably taller than other actors, but if one looks a bit more carefully (looking at the top of their heads), the real difference is less than the first impression would suggest. I would say he seems about 6' (not below that mark), but can give an impression of a 6'1" person.
mrB said on 25/Nov/17
give him an upgrade i think he is 6ft 0.25
give him an upgrade i think he is 6ft 0.25
jackjack said on 5/Oct/17
he is sum one who is honest about there height
he is sum one who is honest about there height
Anonymous said on 2/Oct/17
give him an upgrade he needs an upgrade
Editor Rob
give him an upgrade he needs an upgrade
Editor Rob he only claims 6 foot...and doesn't look over it the more I've seen of him over the years.
sam said on 5/Aug/17
hes 6ft0.75
hes 6ft0.75
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Jun/17
Actually I think he's a solid 6ft maybe even 6ft0¼. Another one of those lanky guys with droopy posture. For years I thought he was 6ft2 which is what I've seen listed elsewhere
Actually I think he's a solid 6ft maybe even 6ft0¼. Another one of those lanky guys with droopy posture. For years I thought he was 6ft2 which is what I've seen listed elsewhere
Sandy Cowell said on 13/Jun/17
@ rob - That's an interesting chart regarding Christopher Eccleston's height! Do you reckon he's still half-an-inch over 6ft at night? Well, maybe he is! This has made me all the more determined to check this out! Maybe he is! I do know he's taller than most and I have plenty of things of his to watch. Cheers! 👍
@ rob - That's an interesting chart regarding Christopher Eccleston's height! Do you reckon he's still half-an-inch over 6ft at night? Well, maybe he is! This has made me all the more determined to check this out! Maybe he is! I do know he's taller than most and I have plenty of things of his to watch. Cheers! 👍
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 11/Jan/17
His height is really all over the place. He's a lanky guy with crap posture. Can appear 5ft11 zone at times then others at least 6ft1!
His height is really all over the place. He's a lanky guy with crap posture. Can appear 5ft11 zone at times then others at least 6ft1!
Sandy Cowell said on 17/Dec/16
@ Arch Stanton - I agree that Christopher Eccleston looks well over 6ft! I'm going to dig out my 'Cracker' box set and compare him to 6ft1 Robbie Coltrane and others I know the heights of!
I think he's more than one measly inch taller than Nicole Kidman in 'The Others'! I have that as well, not to mention 'the Leftovers'!
So much meaty material! Oh yes, he is also in an episode of 'Inspector Morse' where he has a one-to-one with Kevin Whately (5ft11). The answer HAS to be there! I'll get cracking after my soap omnibuses! It's a hard life...
@ Arch Stanton - I agree that Christopher Eccleston looks well over 6ft! I'm going to dig out my 'Cracker' box set and compare him to 6ft1 Robbie Coltrane and others I know the heights of!
I think he's more than one measly inch taller than Nicole Kidman in 'The Others'! I have that as well, not to mention 'the Leftovers'!
So much meaty material! Oh yes, he is also in an episode of 'Inspector Morse' where he has a one-to-one with Kevin Whately (5ft11). The answer HAS to be there! I'll get cracking after my soap omnibuses! It's a hard life...
Arch Stanton said on 16/Dec/16
Taller in my eyes than 6' flat.
Taller in my eyes than 6' flat.
Sam said on 27/Nov/16
The kid in me thought he was 6'2 watching 28 days later. But another look at him in Doctor Who this listing is obviously much fairer :)
The kid in me thought he was 6'2 watching 28 days later. But another look at him in Doctor Who this listing is obviously much fairer :)
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Aug/16
Looked around 6ft1-2 in Shallow Grave and 28 Days Later
Looked around 6ft1-2 in Shallow Grave and 28 Days Later
Jake said on 22/May/16
Sam, Theroux is most likely wearing lifts. Makes him look 1.77 m(5'9 1/2").
Sam, Theroux is most likely wearing lifts. Makes him look 1.77 m(5'9 1/2").
Andrea said on 3/Aug/15
He looks more 181-182 in Heroes next to Jack Coleman and Milo Ventimiglia... Jack looks at least 3 inches taller than this guy!
He looks more 181-182 in Heroes next to Jack Coleman and Milo Ventimiglia... Jack looks at least 3 inches taller than this guy!
Sam said on 21/Nov/14
Yeah, he did look taller in 28 Days Later, but Cillian Murphy's quite short so I think it make Eccleston seem relatively bigger.
Yeah, he did look taller in 28 Days Later, but Cillian Murphy's quite short so I think it make Eccleston seem relatively bigger.
Arch Stanton said on 3/Nov/14
I thought he looked 6 ft 1 in Shallow Grave and 28 Days Later actually.
I thought he looked 6 ft 1 in Shallow Grave and 28 Days Later actually.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Oct/14
I kid! Not under 6ft though
I kid! Not under 6ft though
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Jan/14
"Christopher Eccleston height: 6ft 2in (188cm)"
He gained 2in recently using the Alexander Technique. He also gained 30lbs of pure muscle. Blokes absolutely peeled! You wouldn't recognise him
"Christopher Eccleston height: 6ft 2in (188cm)"
He gained 2in recently using the Alexander Technique. He also gained 30lbs of pure muscle. Blokes absolutely peeled! You wouldn't recognise him
Hypado said on 15/Nov/13
183cm / 6'0ft
183cm / 6'0ft
Sam said on 28/Oct/13
I always thought he looked quite tall but next to guys who are 6'2" or more like Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgard, Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth, he definitely doesn't seem to be more than six foot even.
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I always thought he looked quite tall but next to guys who are 6'2" or more like Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgard, Tom Hiddleston and Chris Hemsworth, he definitely doesn't seem to be more than six foot even.
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jon said on 17/Sep/13
I met him when he was on dr who he is 6ft.
I met him when he was on dr who he is 6ft.
Billy said on 27/Aug/13
I wouldn't say any more then 6', in Cracker he sometimes looked under 6' next to 6'1" Robbie Coltrane.
I wouldn't say any more then 6', in Cracker he sometimes looked under 6' next to 6'1" Robbie Coltrane.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Mar/13
A strong 6ft/weak 6ft1
A strong 6ft/weak 6ft1
T-Squared said on 17/Aug/12
If anything he looks the same height or slightly taller than Cage in 60 Seconds. He's still a tough one to peg down though.
If anything he looks the same height or slightly taller than Cage in 60 Seconds. He's still a tough one to peg down though.
Tyler said on 22/Jan/12
After watching 28 Days Later, he is only 3 inches taller than Cillian Murphy. I will try and find a screencap of them tomorrow.
After watching 28 Days Later, he is only 3 inches taller than Cillian Murphy. I will try and find a screencap of them tomorrow.
Tyler said on 8/Jan/12
I'd give him 5'11.5" in 28 Days Later standing next to Cillian Murphy who has only 3 inches on him. But in G.I. Joe, I'd give him 6'1.25" next to Channing Tatum.
I'd give him 5'11.5" in 28 Days Later standing next to Cillian Murphy who has only 3 inches on him. But in G.I. Joe, I'd give him 6'1.25" next to Channing Tatum.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/Nov/11
He's 182cm-183cm or just under 6ft...
He's 182cm-183cm or just under 6ft...
Ace said on 18/Aug/11
In the tv show Cracker, he looked at least 6'0.
In the tv show Cracker, he looked at least 6'0.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Jun/11
Looks 5ft10.5-5ft11 next to Nicholas Cage
Looks 5ft10.5-5ft11 next to Nicholas Cage
Jed said on 12/Jun/11
5'11.5 would be generous
5'11.5 would be generous
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 14/Nov/10
Then you should downgrade him. He looked more like 180cm next to Nicholas Cage in Gone in 60 Seconds
Then you should downgrade him. He looked more like 180cm next to Nicholas Cage in Gone in 60 Seconds
NileQT87 said on 11/Nov/10
On second looks, I'll buy 6'0", but his absolutely horrible posture (he often slouches so bad that he seems to drop quite a few inches) makes him often look even smaller.
On second looks, I'll buy 6'0", but his absolutely horrible posture (he often slouches so bad that he seems to drop quite a few inches) makes him often look even smaller.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Nov/10
Rob, perhaps 5"11.5 or 5"11.75 is nearer?
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Rob, perhaps 5"11.5 or 5"11.75 is nearer?
Editor Rob there's always a chance he's 182 more than a 183
harry said on 31/Oct/08
I've stood facing Mr eccleston when he was playing Hamlet at Leeds Yorkshire Playhouse in the restaurant he was significantly below 6' - 5'10.5" is more on the money. I should know being 6'2" my self.
I've stood facing Mr eccleston when he was playing Hamlet at Leeds Yorkshire Playhouse in the restaurant he was significantly below 6' - 5'10.5" is more on the money. I should know being 6'2" my self.
GUK said on 27/Oct/08
He was a inch or two taller than daniel Craig in a British Tv series of the 90s
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He was a inch or two taller than daniel Craig in a British Tv series of the 90s
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Hugh said on 9/Sep/08
If I came over to L.A. people would think I'm 6ft5 lol.
If I came over to L.A. people would think I'm 6ft5 lol.
Daii said on 15/Aug/08
I would say he is 6'0 with no shoes on, 6'1 with shoes. Hes a tall skinny kind of guy, hes definitely over 5'11
I would say he is 6'0 with no shoes on, 6'1 with shoes. Hes a tall skinny kind of guy, hes definitely over 5'11
Jara said on 5/Aug/08
I think he looked taller to me... who knows.. somebody should measure him without shoes on. It would be nice. I could said he's 6'2 but didn't matter... someone should put him and david without shoes to see who's taller.
I think he looked taller to me... who knows.. somebody should measure him without shoes on. It would be nice. I could said he's 6'2 but didn't matter... someone should put him and david without shoes to see who's taller.
Dawn said on 7/Feb/08
I have met him more than a few times and he is taller than my one friend, who is just over six feet. I'd put Christopher at 6'2".
I have met him more than a few times and he is taller than my one friend, who is just over six feet. I'd put Christopher at 6'2".
sf said on 15/Nov/07
I gotta say 6'2" from everything I've seen and read.
EX-TER-MI-NATE!!!!!
I gotta say 6'2" from everything I've seen and read.
EX-TER-MI-NATE!!!!!
laurie said on 14/Nov/07
i was watching topgear the other day and he stood toe - toe with clarkson and he was easy the same height as him and he is supposedly a 6'5ish guy!!!!!!
i was watching topgear the other day and he stood toe - toe with clarkson and he was easy the same height as him and he is supposedly a 6'5ish guy!!!!!!
Mr Mayfair said on 13/Nov/07
At least six foot...I'm sure we had him down as 6.1
At least six foot...I'm sure we had him down as 6.1
dmeyer said on 11/Apr/07
i remember that cage was taller than him cage weard biker boots with 1.75 in heels thaugh
i remember that cage was taller than him cage weard biker boots with 1.75 in heels thaugh
Al capone said on 10/Apr/07
rob,got a feeling he is 6ft1-2. in shallow grave he is 4 inches taller then 5ft9 ewan mcgregor.
rob,got a feeling he is 6ft1-2. in shallow grave he is 4 inches taller then 5ft9 ewan mcgregor.
Cat Stevens said on 9/Apr/07
He's a strong six footer i guess, here is an image with the 5'11 Kidman from the movie "the others"
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He's a strong six footer i guess, here is an image with the 5'11 Kidman from the movie "the others"
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Phoebe said on 2/Jan/07
He's 6'2". It was this height that was one of the factors in him being cast as Derek Bentley.
He's 6'2". It was this height that was one of the factors in him being cast as Derek Bentley.
Anonymous said on 30/Dec/06
shorter then nic cage by 1inch in gone in 60 seconds.If cage is 6ft, then eccleston is 5ft11
shorter then nic cage by 1inch in gone in 60 seconds.If cage is 6ft, then eccleston is 5ft11
Anon said on 14/Oct/06
He is very tall - I have met him on three occasions in the last year. His hands are BIG when signing autographs!!! But he is the most gentle of all giants, an extremely charming and shy guy.
He is very tall - I have met him on three occasions in the last year. His hands are BIG when signing autographs!!! But he is the most gentle of all giants, an extremely charming and shy guy.
Anonymous said on 9/Jun/06
I agree with "The Guv'nor." He can't be only 6foot. It's definately 6'1 - 6'2.
I agree with "The Guv'nor." He can't be only 6foot. It's definately 6'1 - 6'2.
The Guv'nor said on 29/May/06
I think this one is definitely wrong. Ive seen this fella at a football match in England and I found him a very imposing guy indeed. I am 6'1" without shoes and he was definitely taller than me. I would say 6'2" at very least, no way is he only 6ft.
I think this one is definitely wrong. Ive seen this fella at a football match in England and I found him a very imposing guy indeed. I am 6'1" without shoes and he was definitely taller than me. I would say 6'2" at very least, no way is he only 6ft.
Phil said on 14/May/06
He's definately taller than David Tennant, because he towers over Billie Piper in Doctor Who far more than David Tennant. And Tennant is listed as 6ft 1.
Editor Rob
He's definately taller than David Tennant, because he towers over Billie Piper in Doctor Who far more than David Tennant. And Tennant is listed as 6ft 1.
Editor Rob Tennant can be a weak 6ft 1, I think Stuart Head looked a tad taller in one doctor who ep, but then he wears trainers that might have shorter heel size...
Anonymous said on 5/May/06
was smaller than robbie coltrane in cracker, and coltrane is listed as 6'1". incidently how tall is british character actor edward peel, who played ecclestons boss in a few episodes?
was smaller than robbie coltrane in cracker, and coltrane is listed as 6'1". incidently how tall is british character actor edward peel, who played ecclestons boss in a few episodes?
John said on 6/Dec/05
He was the same height as Peter Vaughan, who played his father in "Our Friends in the North". Granted, Vaughan was 72 at the time and may have lost some height but if you can find out how tall he is then that will confirm whether Eccleston is 6'0 or 6'2.
Editor Rob
He was the same height as Peter Vaughan, who played his father in "Our Friends in the North". Granted, Vaughan was 72 at the time and may have lost some height but if you can find out how tall he is then that will confirm whether Eccleston is 6'0 or 6'2.
Editor Rob I just added vaughn...he was 6ft, no idea how much he shrunk now though.
Big Dave said on 12/Jul/05
I think that 6ft is spot on. He looks about 3-4 inches taller than Cillian Murphy in 28 Days Later. He's definitely not over 6ft.
I think that 6ft is spot on. He looks about 3-4 inches taller than Cillian Murphy in 28 Days Later. He's definitely not over 6ft.
Biffy said on 6/Jul/05
That last picture from Jude could easily be misleading: they don't appear to be on even ground, and it's possible he could be in the low point of his stride. I think 6' is bang on. Lined up with 6'1" John Barrowman in Doctor Who you can just about discern a one inch difference at times, and both certainly tower equally over 5'4/5" Billie Piper (the perspective could be better, but you can just about see it, and Billie is obviously stood on something, of course):
http://www.chaotic-creative.com/gallery/113-thepartingoftheways/113_thepartingoftheways0321
That last picture from Jude could easily be misleading: they don't appear to be on even ground, and it's possible he could be in the low point of his stride. I think 6' is bang on. Lined up with 6'1" John Barrowman in Doctor Who you can just about discern a one inch difference at times, and both certainly tower equally over 5'4/5" Billie Piper (the perspective could be better, but you can just about see it, and Billie is obviously stood on something, of course):
http://www.chaotic-creative.com/gallery/113-thepartingoftheways/113_thepartingoftheways0321
Mayzee said on 29/Jun/05
well, in doctor who, he certainly looks tall to me... and I don't think he's wearing platforms... could be 6 feet... could be 6 foot 2... either way, he's lanky enough for me.
well, in doctor who, he certainly looks tall to me... and I don't think he's wearing platforms... could be 6 feet... could be 6 foot 2... either way, he's lanky enough for me.
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