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Average Guess (193 Votes)
Peak: 5ft 9.23in (175.8cm)
Current: 5ft 8.61in (174.3cm)
Peak: 5ft 9.23in (175.8cm)
Current: 5ft 8.61in (174.3cm)
Sandra said on 1/Feb/16
No freaking way. I saw him once and I, at 5'7", was taller than him.
No freaking way. I saw him once and I, at 5'7", was taller than him.
meezemaker said on 15/Jan/16
I always read van damme was short.
He is 1.73m. Which is not small and enough to look 1.77 with thick shoes like he use to wearing.
Just watch that video where u see both jcvd and bolo yeung barefoot with a perfect angle and u see jcvd no more than 2 inches taller, precisely 3-4 cm taller.
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since Bolo yeung is 1.68, jcvd is 171 - 172
He need a down grade.
I always read van damme was short.
He is 1.73m. Which is not small and enough to look 1.77 with thick shoes like he use to wearing.
Just watch that video where u see both jcvd and bolo yeung barefoot with a perfect angle and u see jcvd no more than 2 inches taller, precisely 3-4 cm taller.
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since Bolo yeung is 1.68, jcvd is 171 - 172
He need a down grade.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Jan/16
Looking at the above picture...I reckon both Statham and Van Damme are clearing 5ft10 and possibly even near 5ft11 in those shoes. They're chunky and look far more generous than what Dolph has. So you can safely rule out 6ft1-2 for Dolph. About 6ft3 today.
Looking at the above picture...I reckon both Statham and Van Damme are clearing 5ft10 and possibly even near 5ft11 in those shoes. They're chunky and look far more generous than what Dolph has. So you can safely rule out 6ft1-2 for Dolph. About 6ft3 today.
Charlie said on 3/Jan/16
No way, Dolph isnt 6`2 and sure as hell not 184 cm!
No way, Dolph isnt 6`2 and sure as hell not 184 cm!
edward junior said on 28/Dec/15
jean claude van damme.. 5,9. 1,75 cm.. jason statham. 5,10,,,1,78,, dolph lundregn,,, 6,2, 1,84,,,
jean claude van damme.. 5,9. 1,75 cm.. jason statham. 5,10,,,1,78,, dolph lundregn,,, 6,2, 1,84,,,
BH said on 22/Dec/15
Funny enough iv just watched replicant, plenty of scenes with JCVD an MR stood face to face or side to side, they are same height maybe 1cm difference but i did notice van damme wearing these thick white soled trainers must of been 2 inches thick, 5'7.5 - 5'8 for van damme
Funny enough iv just watched replicant, plenty of scenes with JCVD an MR stood face to face or side to side, they are same height maybe 1cm difference but i did notice van damme wearing these thick white soled trainers must of been 2 inches thick, 5'7.5 - 5'8 for van damme
Dmeyer said on 22/Dec/15
To me he looked close enaugh rooker height its true he could look shorter but could also look as tall or 1cm taller in 1 scene
To me he looked close enaugh rooker height its true he could look shorter but could also look as tall or 1cm taller in 1 scene
GP said on 4/Dec/15
You are correct MOF. Rooker was an inch taller and Van Damme had some suspicious looking shoes on. I don't get why people even talk about his peak height. The man is 55 years old, is in great shape. I think what confuses people is that in the 90's Van Damme had extra 20lbs of muscle which in camera looks big and back then he was a pretty big name and they wanted to make him look bigger than he was. Look at him next to Roger Moore, I think Moore was in his 60's possible 70 at the time, so he was most likely 6' tall, during the premiers of the movie Van Damme would wear thick boots when Moore was in regular dress shoes and he still managed to look 4 inch taller than Van Damme. Just because in screen the actor looks tall or taller, it doesn't mean that he is in reality. Van Damme, Snipes, Stallone and Statham were never 5'9".
You are correct MOF. Rooker was an inch taller and Van Damme had some suspicious looking shoes on. I don't get why people even talk about his peak height. The man is 55 years old, is in great shape. I think what confuses people is that in the 90's Van Damme had extra 20lbs of muscle which in camera looks big and back then he was a pretty big name and they wanted to make him look bigger than he was. Look at him next to Roger Moore, I think Moore was in his 60's possible 70 at the time, so he was most likely 6' tall, during the premiers of the movie Van Damme would wear thick boots when Moore was in regular dress shoes and he still managed to look 4 inch taller than Van Damme. Just because in screen the actor looks tall or taller, it doesn't mean that he is in reality. Van Damme, Snipes, Stallone and Statham were never 5'9".
MOF said on 30/Nov/15
Michael Rooker was consistently taller than Van Damme in Replicant (2001) by about an inch. Rooker is listed at 175cm.
Michael Rooker was consistently taller than Van Damme in Replicant (2001) by about an inch. Rooker is listed at 175cm.
sabot said on 24/Nov/15
"dmeyer said on 14/Nov/15
Nothing less than 175-175.2cm peak night height but today could he be a weaker 5'9 like 174.5cm rob ??"
I agree with the peak height, he looked legit 5'9 in his prime. Today I think he can look close to 5'8.5 or even 5'8.
"dmeyer said on 14/Nov/15
Nothing less than 175-175.2cm peak night height but today could he be a weaker 5'9 like 174.5cm rob ??"
I agree with the peak height, he looked legit 5'9 in his prime. Today I think he can look close to 5'8.5 or even 5'8.
GP said on 23/Nov/15
It's interesting to me that for some reason Rob likes to list all these action stars at 5'9", but clearly there has been a lot of evidence that they are below that and even the people on here who have met them will confirm that.
It's interesting to me that for some reason Rob likes to list all these action stars at 5'9", but clearly there has been a lot of evidence that they are below that and even the people on here who have met them will confirm that.
Lmeister said on 22/Nov/15
Sergio Aguero is 172cm. I'd give the same to JCVD. Time to downgrade Sly, Statham, Snipes, Banderas...
Sergio Aguero is 172cm. I'd give the same to JCVD. Time to downgrade Sly, Statham, Snipes, Banderas...
Ally said on 20/Nov/15
Well, he looked about 5'7 - 5'8(max) with Manuel Pellegrini and Kevin de Bruyne. Also looked a full head shorter than 6'3 Vincent Kompany
Well, he looked about 5'7 - 5'8(max) with Manuel Pellegrini and Kevin de Bruyne. Also looked a full head shorter than 6'3 Vincent Kompany
BH said on 19/Nov/15
Rob and everyone iv said it all along van damme is 5"8 here is more evidence even GP can back this up hes stood next to Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) who is 1.73 and he is same height rob downgrade for van damme? Obviously forgot his cowboy boots today. Even towered by kolarov and Vincent kompany. On daily mail
Rob and everyone iv said it all along van damme is 5"8 here is more evidence even GP can back this up hes stood next to Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) who is 1.73 and he is same height rob downgrade for van damme? Obviously forgot his cowboy boots today. Even towered by kolarov and Vincent kompany. On daily mail
GP said on 19/Nov/15
Rob, Van Damme is in Manchester and he took photos with City players. In all those photos he looks 5'8", especially it's clear next to Aguero who is not even a full 5'7"
Rob, Van Damme is in Manchester and he took photos with City players. In all those photos he looks 5'8", especially it's clear next to Aguero who is not even a full 5'7"
dmeyer said on 14/Nov/15
Nothing less than 175-175.2cm peak night height but today could he be a weaker 5'9 like 174.5cm rob ??
Editor Rob
Nothing less than 175-175.2cm peak night height but today could he be a weaker 5'9 like 174.5cm rob ??
Editor Rob I might rewatch some early van damme movies again to see how he looked
BH said on 13/Nov/15
Rob, JCVD is in Manchester next week. A picture with him is something silly like £300. Be a great chance for you (5"8) to stand next to him and upload on here to show the height comparison and end the debate. Obviously if your willing to pay that kind of money lol. Il stick with my guns and say hes between 171-174 judging by people's experience of seeing him and his height in films.
Editor Rob
Rob, JCVD is in Manchester next week. A picture with him is something silly like £300. Be a great chance for you (5"8) to stand next to him and upload on here to show the height comparison and end the debate. Obviously if your willing to pay that kind of money lol. Il stick with my guns and say hes between 171-174 judging by people's experience of seeing him and his height in films.
Editor Rob 6-7 years ago when I had money I'd have did such a thing, but it's unfortunately not feasible to spend that much. It's the same with Arnie - it would cost me 700 quid to get a photo...
Dmeyer said on 12/Nov/15
Rob do you agree at peak he woke at 177.5cm
Editor Rob
Rob do you agree at peak he woke at 177.5cm
Editor Rob he probably did, I wouldn't argue lower than 5ft 9 for him now.
dmeyer said on 12/Nov/15
He wakes at 5'9.75 peak 175cm was his night height , today close to it still , when in same footwear he looks more than 1cm over jackie chan
He wakes at 5'9.75 peak 175cm was his night height , today close to it still , when in same footwear he looks more than 1cm over jackie chan
dmeyer said on 11/Nov/15
He can look just 5'9 many times could look anywere 5'8.5-9.5
He can look just 5'9 many times could look anywere 5'8.5-9.5
dmeyer said on 11/Nov/15
175 wath happened rob , was defenetly no less than 175cm can look 174cm at times today
Editor Rob
175 wath happened rob , was defenetly no less than 175cm can look 174cm at times today
Editor Rob I think ultimately it might be the best mark to put him on, bang on 5ft 9
Fh said on 30/Oct/15
By the time he was beginning his carreer in Hollywood, he did shows (appearances) in Europe (Belgium, France), and if I can trust my memory, he said he was 172cm (something close to 5 feet 7.75 inches).
So... 1cm of difference is not a big deal, but 2 inches (5.08 cm) seems impossible.
By the time he was beginning his carreer in Hollywood, he did shows (appearances) in Europe (Belgium, France), and if I can trust my memory, he said he was 172cm (something close to 5 feet 7.75 inches).
So... 1cm of difference is not a big deal, but 2 inches (5.08 cm) seems impossible.
Lmeister said on 27/Oct/15
Rob, JCVD is clearly shorter than 175cm Scott Brash. Maybe 177cm in thick shoes.
Here is JCVD with Lorenzo Lamas 187cm. They are both barefoot.
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Rob, JCVD is clearly shorter than 175cm Scott Brash. Maybe 177cm in thick shoes.
Here is JCVD with Lorenzo Lamas 187cm. They are both barefoot.
Click Here
anonymous said on 26/Oct/15
ok Rob. but i'm curious about this measurement of 177 cm - was it made in the morning and was it with any shoes or floppers ? and let's supose that it's right. so if he is 177 in the morning what should be his height in the rest of the day ? i would really like to know . thanks Rob :)
Editor Rob
ok Rob. but i'm curious about this measurement of 177 cm - was it made in the morning and was it with any shoes or floppers ? and let's supose that it's right. so if he is 177 in the morning what should be his height in the rest of the day ? i would really like to know . thanks Rob :)
Editor Rob it was his mother helping measure...there could be a margin of error bigger than normal, I am sure it was without footwear.
184.3cm (Night) said on 25/Oct/15
HIs statue is 174cm there is no arguing that, did he have loose posture etc? no idea but thats the measurement that was done.
HIs statue is 174cm there is no arguing that, did he have loose posture etc? no idea but thats the measurement that was done.
Lmeister said on 24/Oct/15
Scott Brash is a 174-175cm. That makes JCVD 171-173cm. Maybe he was 174cm in his youth. Nowadays closer to 171cm. Btw Bolo Yeung was 168-169cm in his youth. Bolo was always a tad shorter than Bruce Lee.
Scott Brash with Patrice Delaveau(176cm) and Steve Guerdat(183cm from his official site):
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Scott Brash is a 174-175cm. That makes JCVD 171-173cm. Maybe he was 174cm in his youth. Nowadays closer to 171cm. Btw Bolo Yeung was 168-169cm in his youth. Bolo was always a tad shorter than Bruce Lee.
Scott Brash with Patrice Delaveau(176cm) and Steve Guerdat(183cm from his official site):
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GP said on 23/Oct/15
How does anyone even know that Bolo is 5'8". I have talked to lot of people at Gold's Gym who have met Bolo and he used to work out there before and Nobody thinks he is 5'6". They all think he is under that. I have always said it that JC is 171-174 and 174 is less likely. I have met and I know people who have met him. I can assure you that he even wears lifts, that's why when you see him barefoot, he looks shorter and in person pretty much everybody says he is shorter
How does anyone even know that Bolo is 5'8". I have talked to lot of people at Gold's Gym who have met Bolo and he used to work out there before and Nobody thinks he is 5'6". They all think he is under that. I have always said it that JC is 171-174 and 174 is less likely. I have met and I know people who have met him. I can assure you that he even wears lifts, that's why when you see him barefoot, he looks shorter and in person pretty much everybody says he is shorter
anonymous said on 20/Oct/15
Well ok but i found more of these its full. First he is the same height as Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan who are 174, if i'm right . Then he is little bit taller than Bolo who is 168 . And on top of that his statue in Belgium which is fullsized of him is 173. Rob what you really think about Van Damme's height ? I mean i really would like to know because for me he is the best actor and martial artist and i even bow to him. I'm very curious but i need you to say exactly what do you think 5'8 or ? thanks
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Editor Rob
Well ok but i found more of these its full. First he is the same height as Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan who are 174, if i'm right . Then he is little bit taller than Bolo who is 168 . And on top of that his statue in Belgium which is fullsized of him is 173. Rob what you really think about Van Damme's height ? I mean i really would like to know because for me he is the best actor and martial artist and i even bow to him. I'm very curious but i need you to say exactly what do you think 5'8 or ? thanks
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Editor Rob jean can look at times in the 5ft 8 range, whether he really is I'm not sure
anonymous said on 18/Oct/15
Hi Rob. I think most of us here would like to know something rare and weird. I can't explain it to myself so i would be very extremely thankful to you if you answer me . Here is a video of Bolo Yeung who is 5'6 and Van Damme is BARE FEET and he looks no more than 1 inch taller when they stand next to each other. How is that possible ? Is Van Damme 171 or ? Please answer and thank you.
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Editor Rob
Hi Rob. I think most of us here would like to know something rare and weird. I can't explain it to myself so i would be very extremely thankful to you if you answer me . Here is a video of Bolo Yeung who is 5'6 and Van Damme is BARE FEET and he looks no more than 1 inch taller when they stand next to each other. How is that possible ? Is Van Damme 171 or ? Please answer and thank you.
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Editor Rob he can look a couple of inches taller, although I've not really looked at bolo properly.
unfortunately the one-time van damme is doing an event in the UK, the price to get a guaranteed photo is bloody expensive, like £360.
unfortunately the one-time van damme is doing an event in the UK, the price to get a guaranteed photo is bloody expensive, like £360.
Terry said on 29/Sep/15
I think 5'9 is about right. He looks an inch taller than Statham is that photo. Statham looks really short in this picture but then he actually is I suppose.
I think 5'9 is about right. He looks an inch taller than Statham is that photo. Statham looks really short in this picture but then he actually is I suppose.
BH said on 25/Sep/15
If GP says hes met van damme and he's in 5"8 range then he must be. Iv read a few comments and people judge him as 5'7 or 5'8 who have met/seen him in person, also in movies he looks thar height range compared to actors. Tho I do believe be can pull off 5'10 just. I am 173-174cm and can pull off a weak 5'10 with airmax or boots on. Tho some people seem to think he's 5'6 range
If GP says hes met van damme and he's in 5"8 range then he must be. Iv read a few comments and people judge him as 5'7 or 5'8 who have met/seen him in person, also in movies he looks thar height range compared to actors. Tho I do believe be can pull off 5'10 just. I am 173-174cm and can pull off a weak 5'10 with airmax or boots on. Tho some people seem to think he's 5'6 range
184.3cm (Night) said on 22/Sep/15
The reason Patrick is he is no more than 1.75m. His statue at Anderlecht is 1.74m according to the artist responsible for it. Guy is a perfectionist so the measurements have to be right. He is also shorter than his 21 year old daughter but Van Varenberg loves show business. After all he still claims to be from Brussels, father is from the south of Belgium, mother from flanders. He grew up in the rich area Knokke but thats not a good story and neither does it inspire working class kids to aim higher.
The reason Patrick is he is no more than 1.75m. His statue at Anderlecht is 1.74m according to the artist responsible for it. Guy is a perfectionist so the measurements have to be right. He is also shorter than his 21 year old daughter but Van Varenberg loves show business. After all he still claims to be from Brussels, father is from the south of Belgium, mother from flanders. He grew up in the rich area Knokke but thats not a good story and neither does it inspire working class kids to aim higher.
GP said on 21/Sep/15
Van Damme's supporting actor in Lionheart, Harrison Page is 5'9" and he was taller than Van Damme. Every legit 5'9" person is taller than Van Damme. I don't know why anyone would believe Van Damme, the guy used to say that he was a European Kickboxing Champion, but then the real champ Don "the dragon" Wilson looked into it and found out that he was lying about it. It's all about publicity. People at Gold's Gym in Venice say he is short, and I don't think any 5'9" or over that person will be called short
Van Damme's supporting actor in Lionheart, Harrison Page is 5'9" and he was taller than Van Damme. Every legit 5'9" person is taller than Van Damme. I don't know why anyone would believe Van Damme, the guy used to say that he was a European Kickboxing Champion, but then the real champ Don "the dragon" Wilson looked into it and found out that he was lying about it. It's all about publicity. People at Gold's Gym in Venice say he is short, and I don't think any 5'9" or over that person will be called short
c-note said on 19/Sep/15
In Lionheart, the guy who played Attila was listed at 6'2" that Van Damme was fighting in the final fight. He was towering over Van Damme throughout the fight which would make about 5'8"-5'9". Van Damme was wearing boots, but Attila was huge.
In Lionheart, the guy who played Attila was listed at 6'2" that Van Damme was fighting in the final fight. He was towering over Van Damme throughout the fight which would make about 5'8"-5'9". Van Damme was wearing boots, but Attila was huge.
Jeff said on 6/Sep/15
Rob, what was wrong with the 177 listing? If he measured himself that...
Editor Rob
Rob, what was wrong with the 177 listing? If he measured himself that...
Editor Rob it's a loose measurement, I think his Mother might have been a little generous and called out the higher number.
dmeyer said on 18/Aug/15
In behind the scène of ex2 fight jcvd looks 0.5in taller than sly
In behind the scène of ex2 fight jcvd looks 0.5in taller than sly
BH said on 13/Aug/15
In bloodsport and kickboxer he wears cowboy boots. The trainer in KB is probably about 5"2 to make jc look taller. Like I said van damme is 1.71 - 1.73cm. Rob and GP look at this pic of 6"2 lorenzo lamas and jcvd weather there is camera angle or ground platform jc looks 5"6 which I think is abit low for him. Click Here
In bloodsport and kickboxer he wears cowboy boots. The trainer in KB is probably about 5"2 to make jc look taller. Like I said van damme is 1.71 - 1.73cm. Rob and GP look at this pic of 6"2 lorenzo lamas and jcvd weather there is camera angle or ground platform jc looks 5"6 which I think is abit low for him. Click Here
GP said on 12/Aug/15
My bad, I meant the photo that BH posted. And you are right that he was clearly shorter than Lewis in Double Impact, I think even in the scenes he was wearing his boots he was still shorter. I even posted that same here long time ago under different name but there was no change. Unfortunately Rob doesn't see that, I guess he is the expert and this is his site.
My bad, I meant the photo that BH posted. And you are right that he was clearly shorter than Lewis in Double Impact, I think even in the scenes he was wearing his boots he was still shorter. I even posted that same here long time ago under different name but there was no change. Unfortunately Rob doesn't see that, I guess he is the expert and this is his site.
hijopotamus said on 28/Jul/15
I can't see this guy wearing lifts or elevators. He is most of the time working out or training martial arts and when he is not and he is at a premier he always does his kicking demo. Watch Double Team movie with D.Rothman and M. Rourke. Van Dame is wearing Chucks! He just doesnt care about height like Pitt or Cruise.
I can't see this guy wearing lifts or elevators. He is most of the time working out or training martial arts and when he is not and he is at a premier he always does his kicking demo. Watch Double Team movie with D.Rothman and M. Rourke. Van Dame is wearing Chucks! He just doesnt care about height like Pitt or Cruise.
Dmeyer said on 21/Jul/15
In Universal solider he does look about 176cm
In Universal solider he does look about 176cm
JM said on 16/Jul/15
Although having said that, I'm not overly convinced he's genuinely near 5'10".
Although having said that, I'm not overly convinced he's genuinely near 5'10".
JM said on 16/Jul/15
One thing about Van Damme is that he has a very small, almost delicate frame and bone structure - which doesn't give him the appearance of a large person. Some men of 5'10" (as VD almost is) can look big. Van Damme doesn't.
One thing about Van Damme is that he has a very small, almost delicate frame and bone structure - which doesn't give him the appearance of a large person. Some men of 5'10" (as VD almost is) can look big. Van Damme doesn't.
Krey said on 20/Jun/15
Peak 177
Today 176
Peak 177
Today 176
Ed said on 18/Jun/15
Statham is definitely looking 5'8.5" compared to Van Damme in that pic. I'd give Statham 174cm Rob
Statham is definitely looking 5'8.5" compared to Van Damme in that pic. I'd give Statham 174cm Rob
an anonymous peach said on 16/Jun/15
Wow, Dolph Lundgren only looks 3 inches taller than them
Wow, Dolph Lundgren only looks 3 inches taller than them
mani 1312 said on 31/May/15
I am 5.7. I crossed can be 1 inch more
I am 5.7. I crossed can be 1 inch more
mId said on 24/May/15
youtube this: Van Damme on Regis & Kathy Lee - Part 2
What I find strange is that people when they meet van damme say they were chocked that he is small.. I don't know if they saw him as a tall/bigger guy before or if he is even smaller than expected in real life. Anyway.. he's still to this day the best 'movie-kicker' there ever was, if you ask me.
youtube this: Van Damme on Regis & Kathy Lee - Part 2
What I find strange is that people when they meet van damme say they were chocked that he is small.. I don't know if they saw him as a tall/bigger guy before or if he is even smaller than expected in real life. Anyway.. he's still to this day the best 'movie-kicker' there ever was, if you ask me.
Dmeyer said on 22/May/15
Bryan (Queenslander) says on 20/May/15
How tall is his daughter Bianca? 169cm?
171
Bryan (Queenslander) says on 20/May/15
How tall is his daughter Bianca? 169cm?
171
033333 said on 22/May/15
Saw JCVD in real life once.
Stood right next to him, I'm 5'9 and he definitely looked a tiny bit shorter than me.
I'd give him a 5'8 max.
Saw JCVD in real life once.
Stood right next to him, I'm 5'9 and he definitely looked a tiny bit shorter than me.
I'd give him a 5'8 max.
Dmeyer said on 21/May/15
176 peak 175 now looks right
176 peak 175 now looks right
Bryan (Queenslander) said on 20/May/15
How tall is his daughter Bianca? 169cm?
How tall is his daughter Bianca? 169cm?
Dmeyer said on 20/May/15
Rob do you think jcvd was 176cm dinner Time in his 20s 30s 40s and today wath is his dinner Time height ????
Editor Rob
Rob do you think jcvd was 176cm dinner Time in his 20s 30s 40s and today wath is his dinner Time height ????
Editor Rob a 1/4 inch loss by now might be possible for Van Damme...maybe today around 5ft 9, but I feel 176 in his 30's was ok, even 40's.
asddfg said on 5/May/15
If dolph lundgren is 6'5" how is he not towering them in the pics even considering they have 2" heels
If dolph lundgren is 6'5" how is he not towering them in the pics even considering they have 2" heels
Dmeyer said on 5/Apr/15
165 pounds today 170 topS
165 pounds today 170 topS
Arch Stanton said on 3/Apr/15
Doesn't look 185 lbs today. He looks quite gaunt in the face nowadays.
Doesn't look 185 lbs today. He looks quite gaunt in the face nowadays.
173-174 cm guy said on 24/Mar/15
For Me JCVD is 1.72 M
For Me JCVD is 1.72 M
nico said on 19/Mar/15
jean claude van damme rost 177-178 cm 179-180 cm son kris van damme jr heights 182-185 cm 187 cm 192 cm
jean claude van damme rost 177-178 cm 179-180 cm son kris van damme jr heights 182-185 cm 187 cm 192 cm
Baby said on 15/Mar/15
5'feet and 10.5 inches and 180 pounds
5'feet and 10.5 inches and 180 pounds
Fighter said on 26/Feb/15
5'9 for jcvd through the day and out of bed 176 cm-176,5 cm.
5'9 for jcvd through the day and out of bed 176 cm-176,5 cm.
Jack Cavarro said on 24/Feb/15
174 - 175 cm
174 - 175 cm
Julian said on 19/Feb/15
175 cm, no more.
175 cm, no more.
Dmeyer said on 7/Feb/15
Today 174cm is possible 175cm peak
Today 174cm is possible 175cm peak
GP said on 5/Feb/15
The photo with Richie confirms what I have been saying all along. Van Damme is nothing close to 5'9". Richie is 65 and possibly has dropped .5 inch. Meeting Van Damme I can confirm that he likes to wear boots a lot even in summertime to possibly fit in an inch of lift. Rob, you should downgrade him.
The photo with Richie confirms what I have been saying all along. Van Damme is nothing close to 5'9". Richie is 65 and possibly has dropped .5 inch. Meeting Van Damme I can confirm that he likes to wear boots a lot even in summertime to possibly fit in an inch of lift. Rob, you should downgrade him.
Leung said on 3/Feb/15
Does appear Lionel has 6cm on JCVD.
Does appear Lionel has 6cm on JCVD.
jim said on 29/Jan/15
jackie chan is 5ft 7 as jean claude is 5.9
jackie chan is 5ft 7 as jean claude is 5.9
Marcus said on 8/Jan/15
Hard to judge his height, seems like a 5'9,5"-5'10" kinda guy. Especially in his movies in the 90ties he never looked short and solid average. No way in hell this guy is 5'8".
Hard to judge his height, seems like a 5'9,5"-5'10" kinda guy. Especially in his movies in the 90ties he never looked short and solid average. No way in hell this guy is 5'8".
Nico said on 6/Jan/15
Rost 177-178 cm
Rost 177-178 cm
dapel said on 20/Dec/14
@NNA i think he is right. I too believe Jean Claude is a small guy.
@NNA i think he is right. I too believe Jean Claude is a small guy.
NNA said on 16/Dec/14
Rob please downgrade his height. He has pictures if all the short height bollywood actors and there is hardly any difference.
Rob please downgrade his height. He has pictures if all the short height bollywood actors and there is hardly any difference.
NNA said on 9/Dec/14
Rob here is the picture of Jean Claude with Shahrukh Khan, Bollywood actor who is listed on your site as 5'7.5 and i have seen him in reality in Dubai and he is exactly 5'6 barefoot.
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in this picture, they both are almost the same height.
Rob here is the picture of Jean Claude with Shahrukh Khan, Bollywood actor who is listed on your site as 5'7.5 and i have seen him in reality in Dubai and he is exactly 5'6 barefoot.
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in this picture, they both are almost the same height.
GP said on 30/Nov/14
Van Damme wore boots with large heels, more than 0.25" advantage over a normal shoe and I doubt Silver ever was 174. He was about 2 inches shorter than Charlie Sheen in the Arrival, who is 5'9". And Van Damme would most likely wear lifts.
Van Damme wore boots with large heels, more than 0.25" advantage over a normal shoe and I doubt Silver ever was 174. He was about 2 inches shorter than Charlie Sheen in the Arrival, who is 5'9". And Van Damme would most likely wear lifts.
Joe said on 18/Nov/14
Van Damme being around 5-9 seems about right, I do not think he was ever 5-10, probably 5'8.5". Still he made a name for himself regardless of height, I also think he is held in much higher esteem than his much taller contemporary Steven Seagal who is about 6'4".
Van Damme being around 5-9 seems about right, I do not think he was ever 5-10, probably 5'8.5". Still he made a name for himself regardless of height, I also think he is held in much higher esteem than his much taller contemporary Steven Seagal who is about 6'4".
NNA said on 15/Nov/14
Rob i think you have done a big mistake in calculating van damme's height. ON your website, Shahrukh Khan from India is listed as 5 feet 7.5 inches which according to my knowledge is still a generous mark for him. But if you see the picture of shahrukh khan with Van damme, they both have the same height.
I think you need to downgrade van damme's height as he is not that taller.
with that being said, you need to re-evaluate Sylvestor Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham's height as well.
Rob i think you have done a big mistake in calculating van damme's height. ON your website, Shahrukh Khan from India is listed as 5 feet 7.5 inches which according to my knowledge is still a generous mark for him. But if you see the picture of shahrukh khan with Van damme, they both have the same height.
I think you need to downgrade van damme's height as he is not that taller.
with that being said, you need to re-evaluate Sylvestor Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jason Statham's height as well.
richie said on 13/Nov/14
Looks legit 5'10" in the photo above
Looks legit 5'10" in the photo above
Nico said on 10/Nov/14
Jean claude van damme rost 177-178 cm
Jean claude van damme rost 177-178 cm
Danimal said on 4/Nov/14
5'8.5" guy.
5'8.5" guy.
Danimal said on 4/Nov/14
keith says on 12/Oct/14
5 foot 8.5 peak 5 foot 9.5
A healthy man of his age (54) would not have lost 1" in height.
keith says on 12/Oct/14
5 foot 8.5 peak 5 foot 9.5
A healthy man of his age (54) would not have lost 1" in height.
Dicky curtis said on 2/Nov/14
176 maybe indeed 177 at peak height. I wouldn't be surprised that that measurement with his mother was pretty accurate. they both agreed. 175 seems a tad too short to me
176 maybe indeed 177 at peak height. I wouldn't be surprised that that measurement with his mother was pretty accurate. they both agreed. 175 seems a tad too short to me
keith said on 12/Oct/14
5 foot 8.5 peak 5 foot 9.5
5 foot 8.5 peak 5 foot 9.5
Dmeyer said on 4/Oct/14
I think strong 175cm peak Like 175-175.5cm 5'9 today 175cm
I think strong 175cm peak Like 175-175.5cm 5'9 today 175cm
GP said on 26/Sep/14
In his new movie Swelter with Josh Henderson and Grant Bowler, who Rob has photo with, Van Damme looks the same as Rob with Bowler and I also noticed that Henderson was few inches taller than Van Damme. No way he is 5'9".
In his new movie Swelter with Josh Henderson and Grant Bowler, who Rob has photo with, Van Damme looks the same as Rob with Bowler and I also noticed that Henderson was few inches taller than Van Damme. No way he is 5'9".
Dmeyer said on 21/Sep/14
In Many pics he towers jcvd and js 6in
In Many pics he towers jcvd and js 6in
Andrea said on 4/Sep/14
He doesn't really look over 6'-6'0.5 in this pic and he doesn't seem to have such a bad posture to be honest... It's hard to believe he's losing more than 0.5-1 inch in posture, lets be honest!
He doesn't really look over 6'-6'0.5 in this pic and he doesn't seem to have such a bad posture to be honest... It's hard to believe he's losing more than 0.5-1 inch in posture, lets be honest!
Andrea said on 3/Sep/14
Rob, why do Van Damme and Jason Statham look at least 6'-6'1 in this pic with Lundgren? As far as i know that pics can add/remove height and since i find it hard to believe Dolph is losing 3 inches in posture, i dont know what you think. Of course i dont think Dolph is over 6'3 today, but it still doesnt make sense!
Editor Rob
Rob, why do Van Damme and Jason Statham look at least 6'-6'1 in this pic with Lundgren? As far as i know that pics can add/remove height and since i find it hard to believe Dolph is losing 3 inches in posture, i dont know what you think. Of course i dont think Dolph is over 6'3 today, but it still doesnt make sense!
Editor Rob I think if taken higher up he might look about 6ft 2, but yeah at times Dolph can look an inch shy of 6ft 3, I am not sure he really is, maybe he just doesn't stand as tall as he can at times.
jay7 said on 17/Jul/14
I saw him at ufc 70 in 2007 at Manchester England he seemed 5'8 at the most even my brother seemed shocked to see how short he seemed I'm 5'10 and he didn't look that tall
I saw him at ufc 70 in 2007 at Manchester England he seemed 5'8 at the most even my brother seemed shocked to see how short he seemed I'm 5'10 and he didn't look that tall
keith said on 6/Jul/14
5 foot 8.9
5 foot 8.9
stan said on 25/Jun/14
i'd give him 5.9ft, same height as Jackie Chan as the most recent pics of the 2 of them suggests.
i'd give him 5.9ft, same height as Jackie Chan as the most recent pics of the 2 of them suggests.
Lmeister said on 18/Jun/14
JCVD with Bolo Yeung
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Bolo Yeung is/was 167cm/5f6ish and 85kg/187lbs
JCVD with Bolo Yeung
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Bolo Yeung is/was 167cm/5f6ish and 85kg/187lbs
176 cm man said on 17/Jun/14
lol 5'7...hes at least 176 cm
lol 5'7...hes at least 176 cm
peruvian said on 3/Jun/14
jcvd is 170cm max
173 is imposible
jcvd is 170cm max
173 is imposible
Dmeyer said on 19/May/14
Rob i met briefly statham hé seemed decent 5ft9 are you sûre van damme Will be taller in most pics they are equal or Jason taller , in very few van damme is taller
Editor Rob
Rob i met briefly statham hé seemed decent 5ft9 are you sûre van damme Will be taller in most pics they are equal or Jason taller , in very few van damme is taller
Editor Rob they could be identical
rockfellas said on 12/May/14
tired. van damme is part of this big group of action movie stars with overestimated heights. he was able to say:"I'm 5-foot-10, a good size for movies. If you're too big guy, it's hard to find good villains. That's why Stallone always has good villains. He's short." van damme 5'10"?!unbelievable!!
a very young jc van damme with 5'8" chuck norris:Click Here
this pic proves that van damme was max 5'8"(172-173cm)at his peak. Anything over 5'8" for jc van damme is out of real.
please, try to realize how a legit 5'11" really is, how a legit 6'2" really is, how a legit 6'3" really is, etc, please...
tired. van damme is part of this big group of action movie stars with overestimated heights. he was able to say:"I'm 5-foot-10, a good size for movies. If you're too big guy, it's hard to find good villains. That's why Stallone always has good villains. He's short." van damme 5'10"?!unbelievable!!
a very young jc van damme with 5'8" chuck norris:Click Here
this pic proves that van damme was max 5'8"(172-173cm)at his peak. Anything over 5'8" for jc van damme is out of real.
please, try to realize how a legit 5'11" really is, how a legit 6'2" really is, how a legit 6'3" really is, etc, please...
Yaspaa said on 1/May/14
I can see why you would think that. :/
I can see why you would think that. :/
ellie said on 27/Apr/14
I thought Jean Claude Van Damme to be 6ft
I thought Jean Claude Van Damme to be 6ft
Lorne said on 25/Mar/14
I'm thinking more and more 5'9 flat for Mario, but yeah, he can LOOK 176-177 at times. But barefoot with 178cm Dylan Walsh, well, 176 is the absolute max!!!
I'm thinking more and more 5'9 flat for Mario, but yeah, he can LOOK 176-177 at times. But barefoot with 178cm Dylan Walsh, well, 176 is the absolute max!!!
the shredder said on 22/Mar/14
I believe his Measurement. Mario is over 5'9.
I believe his Measurement. Mario is over 5'9.
Ka said on 20/Mar/14
Rob, when Mario Lopez interviewed JCVD, I though JCVD edged Lopez out. So one of them had to be taller than 176 cm. Thought?
Editor Rob
Rob, when Mario Lopez interviewed JCVD, I though JCVD edged Lopez out. So one of them had to be taller than 176 cm. Thought?
Editor Rob it's tough to say, in the interviews statham could look taller than lopez!
Stan said on 17/Mar/14
If you were able to pit Dolph, Van Damme and Seagal against each other in their prime Dolph would definitely win. He's too powerful has a far greater reach and could keep both at a distance while kicking their heads into the wall. If you were to pit them against each other today Dolph still wins...haha. Oh, and Van Damme is a solid 5'9"er.
If you were able to pit Dolph, Van Damme and Seagal against each other in their prime Dolph would definitely win. He's too powerful has a far greater reach and could keep both at a distance while kicking their heads into the wall. If you were to pit them against each other today Dolph still wins...haha. Oh, and Van Damme is a solid 5'9"er.
Jay said on 27/Feb/14
5'6.2 peak
today - 167.3cm
5'6.2 peak
today - 167.3cm
Yaspaa said on 25/Feb/14
Lundgren has fought a former UFC champion, he's far more formidable than Seagal. Seagal is good at throwing little Japanese guys around, but Aikido is not a particularly useful style against another trained martial artist. Close counter locks are no match for a powerful striker as Aikido guys have little defence against crosses and straight punches, let alone kicks.
I'm not saying Van Damme would win or Seagal, but pound for pound... the win for Van Damme, incredibly powerful legs.
Point is, Seagal knows his Aikido, Van Damme knows his Shotokan and Dolph knows his Kyokushin
Lundgren has fought a former UFC champion, he's far more formidable than Seagal. Seagal is good at throwing little Japanese guys around, but Aikido is not a particularly useful style against another trained martial artist. Close counter locks are no match for a powerful striker as Aikido guys have little defence against crosses and straight punches, let alone kicks.
I'm not saying Van Damme would win or Seagal, but pound for pound... the win for Van Damme, incredibly powerful legs.
Point is, Seagal knows his Aikido, Van Damme knows his Shotokan and Dolph knows his Kyokushin
176,2Tunman said on 13/Feb/14
Rob,according to you who was stronger Van Damme or Seagal?
Sly said that Jean Claude was probably too strong for Seagal after the latter declined his offer of a fight, but I'm not that convinced.
JC is 7in shorter than him and about 80pounds lighter and they have more or less the same fighting skills. With such difference in height but also in weight, it seems a little hard that JC could dominate him.I'm sure he has good chances against a guy like Lundgren despite his physical disadvantage but Seagal, unless age started to seriously affect him could hardly be beaten by an average guy.
Editor Rob
Rob,according to you who was stronger Van Damme or Seagal?
Sly said that Jean Claude was probably too strong for Seagal after the latter declined his offer of a fight, but I'm not that convinced.
JC is 7in shorter than him and about 80pounds lighter and they have more or less the same fighting skills. With such difference in height but also in weight, it seems a little hard that JC could dominate him.I'm sure he has good chances against a guy like Lundgren despite his physical disadvantage but Seagal, unless age started to seriously affect him could hardly be beaten by an average guy.
Editor Rob Seagal knew his stuff...and in his 30's I think could take Van Damme, but really...it depends if they use techniques that are aimed at weak points of the body
dmeyer said on 25/Jan/14
177 was too generous 176cm peak is perfect now 175cm measuring 176cm late morning
177 was too generous 176cm peak is perfect now 175cm measuring 176cm late morning
Lorne said on 24/Jan/14
I can believe he measured 176.5, in the MORNING, and rounded up to 177... Anyway, this is perfect, IMO... Hehe, I said 176cm for Van Damme years ago, when you still had him at 175. Yet another prediction of mine comes to life! (and ps, Rooker wears lifts for sure, Van Damme always look a strong 5'9 to me...)
I can believe he measured 176.5, in the MORNING, and rounded up to 177... Anyway, this is perfect, IMO... Hehe, I said 176cm for Van Damme years ago, when you still had him at 175. Yet another prediction of mine comes to life! (and ps, Rooker wears lifts for sure, Van Damme always look a strong 5'9 to me...)
GP said on 23/Jan/14
If he is 5'9" or 5'9.5", then how can you explain him being shorter than Michael Rooker in Replicant, being shorter than Paul Freeman in Double Team, being shorter than Shia Labeouf on Jay Leno and the list goes on. Van Damme wears lifts, which I have said all along, not like Downey or Stallone, but an inch lift is easy to fit and move around comfortably.
Editor Rob
If he is 5'9" or 5'9.5", then how can you explain him being shorter than Michael Rooker in Replicant, being shorter than Paul Freeman in Double Team, being shorter than Shia Labeouf on Jay Leno and the list goes on. Van Damme wears lifts, which I have said all along, not like Downey or Stallone, but an inch lift is easy to fit and move around comfortably.
Editor Rob we'll give him 176 and say his mum gave him an extra cm
Stiffelio said on 21/Jan/14
Both him and his mom could have lied. C'mon they knew they were being filmed and there's no showing of either the mark on the tape or Van Damme's feet.
Both him and his mom could have lied. C'mon they knew they were being filmed and there's no showing of either the mark on the tape or Van Damme's feet.
5ft6.5in Guy said on 21/Jan/14
The Guy is A Strong 5´8 Peak
In Bloodsport he 2 inchs Max taller than 5´6 Bolo Yeung
The Guy is A Strong 5´8 Peak
In Bloodsport he 2 inchs Max taller than 5´6 Bolo Yeung
dmeyer said on 24/Dec/13
I think legit 175cm Is good before jc was measured rob had him 175cm it make sens , peak maybe 0.5cm taller now he still looks 175cm like as tall as Statham and like 7cm under 5'11.75 son , measures 179cm in a Nike shox of thick heels so pulled of 5'10
I think legit 175cm Is good before jc was measured rob had him 175cm it make sens , peak maybe 0.5cm taller now he still looks 175cm like as tall as Statham and like 7cm under 5'11.75 son , measures 179cm in a Nike shox of thick heels so pulled of 5'10
johnmcc said on 23/Dec/13
Life size statue made in Belgium for the boy from Knokke not Brussels as everyone thinks. Length 1.74 m .
Life size statue made in Belgium for the boy from Knokke not Brussels as everyone thinks. Length 1.74 m .
Hypados said on 19/Dec/13
Looks 174/175 in Enemies Closer.
Looks 174/175 in Enemies Closer.
Lutador said on 12/Dec/13
In Brazil jean claude was on a television program led by a presenter called gugu (I had read that gugu 1.73 see:
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height gugu this site :
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In Brazil jean claude was on a television program led by a presenter called gugu (I had read that gugu 1.73 see:
Click Here
height gugu this site :
Click Here
fff said on 11/Dec/13
I know a girl who met mario lopez and saw a pic with her and she's 5-7 and he was 1.5 to 2 inches taller so if mario is shorter than van damme than he is probably 5-9 to 5-9.5 ....never heard a 5-10 or 5-9 guy called short unless if it was pertaining to pro basketball or nfl
I know a girl who met mario lopez and saw a pic with her and she's 5-7 and he was 1.5 to 2 inches taller so if mario is shorter than van damme than he is probably 5-9 to 5-9.5 ....never heard a 5-10 or 5-9 guy called short unless if it was pertaining to pro basketball or nfl
Max said on 4/Dec/13
Great comment Liz !
I say something similar when people make a fuss about my height or size. I tell people, it's not like you get a menu and get to choose your features. Be nice, keep clean, and work hard, and good things and people will come to you.
liz says on 27/Sep/13
Look at it this way most good musicians and actors are not very tall. It means nothing(or maybe it means being shorter and hearing all the stuff growing up makes shorter people better at things because they gain strength inside and more talent). Only people who are insecure or ignorant will comment about your height in a negative way. Have confidence in who you are and don't dwell on something you have no control over. None of us have control over height,race,where we are born or anything else like that. There will always be disrespectful dumb people out there,just think to yourself(well they are not very smart or insecure)if they say something about your height because its true. Believe in yourself and you will have the right tall and short people drawn to you. There are good people every where tall and short
Great comment Liz !
I say something similar when people make a fuss about my height or size. I tell people, it's not like you get a menu and get to choose your features. Be nice, keep clean, and work hard, and good things and people will come to you.
liz says on 27/Sep/13
Look at it this way most good musicians and actors are not very tall. It means nothing(or maybe it means being shorter and hearing all the stuff growing up makes shorter people better at things because they gain strength inside and more talent). Only people who are insecure or ignorant will comment about your height in a negative way. Have confidence in who you are and don't dwell on something you have no control over. None of us have control over height,race,where we are born or anything else like that. There will always be disrespectful dumb people out there,just think to yourself(well they are not very smart or insecure)if they say something about your height because its true. Believe in yourself and you will have the right tall and short people drawn to you. There are good people every where tall and short
HHS said on 28/Nov/13
It's possible Statham's wearing shoes with a 1 inch lift. Putting him on a par with 5'10 Van Damme.
It's possible Statham's wearing shoes with a 1 inch lift. Putting him on a par with 5'10 Van Damme.
Kourosh177cm said on 25/Nov/13
he is no less than 5'9 175cm
he is no less than 5'9 175cm
dmeyer said on 17/Nov/13
Overall can really look 5'9 range sometimes 5'9.5
Overall can really look 5'9 range sometimes 5'9.5
van said on 12/Nov/13
Ive read in a few Black Belt magazines , that Bolo Yeung is actually 5 feet 7.
Ive read in a few Black Belt magazines , that Bolo Yeung is actually 5 feet 7.
Lutador said on 10/Nov/13
Van Damme always uses boltas soled high (almost 10 cms) to look more alto.Ele myself have said that to one reporter from the magazine Set in the 90s and using a trick photo, it looked like the greatest reporter of the magazine (1 , 70), when in fact it was menor.Pois he always takes pictures giving almost a step forward and and who is on your side and projecting the body forward.
Van Damme always uses boltas soled high (almost 10 cms) to look more alto.Ele myself have said that to one reporter from the magazine Set in the 90s and using a trick photo, it looked like the greatest reporter of the magazine (1 , 70), when in fact it was menor.Pois he always takes pictures giving almost a step forward and and who is on your side and projecting the body forward.
Lutador said on 10/Nov/13
You sure you have jean claude 177 cm??
He's not wearing anything on the shoe that let him taller?
You sure you have jean claude 177 cm??
He's not wearing anything on the shoe that let him taller?
the shredder said on 9/Nov/13
Rob , 177cm also can be weak 5'10 .
Rob , 177cm also can be weak 5'10 .
Zipp said on 1/Nov/13
Who cares if he's 5/5 or 6/6 what the hell is wrong with you people!
At the end of the day there's height and there's stature,height means
Nothing,height is just something for insecure people to rely on
Ive met heaps of guys way better looking physique wise that are 5/5
Then guys that are 6/0 height means nothing!!!!!
Who cares if he's 5/5 or 6/6 what the hell is wrong with you people!
At the end of the day there's height and there's stature,height means
Nothing,height is just something for insecure people to rely on
Ive met heaps of guys way better looking physique wise that are 5/5
Then guys that are 6/0 height means nothing!!!!!
Bakura said on 12/Oct/13
Rob- did it show whether or not he was in shoes when the 177cm measurement was made?
Editor Rob
Rob- did it show whether or not he was in shoes when the 177cm measurement was made?
Editor Rob I don't think he had any on, but it was a measurement not as exact like celebheights visitors would do :)
sabot said on 11/Oct/13
Peak: 5'10/178 cm - 5'9.75/177 cm
Today: 5'9.25/176 cm - 5'9/175 cm
Made my day. Thanks.
Peak: 5'10/178 cm - 5'9.75/177 cm
Today: 5'9.25/176 cm - 5'9/175 cm
Made my day. Thanks.
daniel from brussel said on 8/Oct/13
with elevator shoes statham , van damme and Stallone . Apparently " 6' "
with elevator shoes statham , van damme and Stallone . Apparently " 6' "
liz said on 27/Sep/13
Look at it this way most good musicians and actors are not very tall. It means nothing(or maybe it means being shorter and hearing all the stuff growing up makes shorter people better at things because they gain strength inside and more talent). Only people who are insecure or ignorant will comment about your height in a negative way. Have confidence in who you are and don't dwell on something you have no control over. None of us have control over height,race,where we are born or anything else like that. There will always be disrespectful dumb people out there,just think to yourself(well they are not very smart or insecure)if they say something about your height because its true. Believe in yourself and you will have the right tall and short people drawn to you. There are good people every where tall and short.
Look at it this way most good musicians and actors are not very tall. It means nothing(or maybe it means being shorter and hearing all the stuff growing up makes shorter people better at things because they gain strength inside and more talent). Only people who are insecure or ignorant will comment about your height in a negative way. Have confidence in who you are and don't dwell on something you have no control over. None of us have control over height,race,where we are born or anything else like that. There will always be disrespectful dumb people out there,just think to yourself(well they are not very smart or insecure)if they say something about your height because its true. Believe in yourself and you will have the right tall and short people drawn to you. There are good people every where tall and short.
mike said on 17/Sep/13
Was a trainer at worlds gym jcvd and stallone were friends with the owner these stallone is taller but much bigger bodied real height 5.95 190 to 200 jcvd 5.8 170 to 180
Was a trainer at worlds gym jcvd and stallone were friends with the owner these stallone is taller but much bigger bodied real height 5.95 190 to 200 jcvd 5.8 170 to 180
clement said on 18/Aug/13
I give sir jean claude van damme 5'9"
I give sir jean claude van damme 5'9"
sabot said on 15/Aug/13
Body of a 5'9-10 man? I disagree: Click Here
His torso looks somewhat squashed these days.
Peak height close to 5'9
Today probably close to 5'8
Body of a 5'9-10 man? I disagree: Click Here
His torso looks somewhat squashed these days.
Peak height close to 5'9
Today probably close to 5'8
Dmeyer said on 13/Aug/13
Not under 175cm péak and now , he has à body of à 5'9-10 men
Not under 175cm péak and now , he has à body of à 5'9-10 men
Stratton said on 3/Aug/13
That is not his height. He is stands at about 1.65 m. I made a movie with him in cape town (wake of death) and stood toe to toe with him.
That is not his height. He is stands at about 1.65 m. I made a movie with him in cape town (wake of death) and stood toe to toe with him.
refresh said on 1/Aug/13
AHAHAHA 177cm:)
with 5'8 chuk norris years ago so heel arent popular yet:)
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The guy is lucky if he is 5'8 and stalone is even less but he's in heels all the time
AHAHAHA 177cm:)
with 5'8 chuk norris years ago so heel arent popular yet:)
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The guy is lucky if he is 5'8 and stalone is even less but he's in heels all the time
sabot said on 24/Jul/13
Nice find GP. JCVD with 5'9 listed Shia Labeouf:
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Shias shoes are looking normal. Lol @5'9.5 ;)
Nice find GP. JCVD with 5'9 listed Shia Labeouf:
Click Here
Click Here
Shias shoes are looking normal. Lol @5'9.5 ;)
sabot said on 23/Jul/13
Good find GP. JCVD with 5'9 listed Shia Labeouf(he more 5'8.5 IMHO):
Click Here
Click Here
Good find GP. JCVD with 5'9 listed Shia Labeouf(he more 5'8.5 IMHO):
Click Here
Click Here
GP said on 20/Jul/13
Look, when Van Damme was promoting EX 2, he was on Leno with Shia Labeouf and he easily looked at least 3 cm shorter, you can even find photos of them online from that night. Check out the photos and the show video and then ask yourself if Van Damme is a 5'9" man next 5'9" Labeouf. Rob, you should check it out too.
Look, when Van Damme was promoting EX 2, he was on Leno with Shia Labeouf and he easily looked at least 3 cm shorter, you can even find photos of them online from that night. Check out the photos and the show video and then ask yourself if Van Damme is a 5'9" man next 5'9" Labeouf. Rob, you should check it out too.
Lorne said on 18/Jul/13
5ft9.5 peak is more than fair; he was defiantly 176-177cm range at peak, 175cm was always too low, I said that years ago. But I think the measurement, today is generous. There are two possibilities: the first is it's an early measurement. The alternative is he was really just a solid 176cm, and they rounded to 177cm. Either way, 175.5-176cm evening, he could hit 5ft9 at his worst, though I think he would still edge out a guy like Statham, he is still a strgon 5ft9. Could be he was 5ft9.5 peak, today 175.5-176cm evening. But he WAS NOT less than 176cm peak.., And Gordon Ramsey is a douch.
5ft9.5 peak is more than fair; he was defiantly 176-177cm range at peak, 175cm was always too low, I said that years ago. But I think the measurement, today is generous. There are two possibilities: the first is it's an early measurement. The alternative is he was really just a solid 176cm, and they rounded to 177cm. Either way, 175.5-176cm evening, he could hit 5ft9 at his worst, though I think he would still edge out a guy like Statham, he is still a strgon 5ft9. Could be he was 5ft9.5 peak, today 175.5-176cm evening. But he WAS NOT less than 176cm peak.., And Gordon Ramsey is a douch.
Ed said on 3/Jul/13
Ah ha! So if you take away that 3cm, that would make him around 5'8.5" then? I still wouldn't be surprised if he was 174cm. I don't know if you've seen this pic Rob, But he's definitely looking 174 in this pic i recently saw of the Ex 2 cast. Although the camera angle is a bit wide here. Click Here
Editor Rob
Ah ha! So if you take away that 3cm, that would make him around 5'8.5" then? I still wouldn't be surprised if he was 174cm. I don't know if you've seen this pic Rob, But he's definitely looking 174 in this pic i recently saw of the Ex 2 cast. Although the camera angle is a bit wide here. Click Here
Editor Rob 5ft 9.5 could be a breakfast time measurement
Ed said on 2/Jul/13
No more than 175cm. Looks a good solid inch shorter than 5'10" james remar in The Quest. I'd downgrade him to 5'9". Anything over that is crazy.
Editor Rob
No more than 175cm. Looks a good solid inch shorter than 5'10" james remar in The Quest. I'd downgrade him to 5'9". Anything over that is crazy.
Editor Rob he was measured by his Mother...maybe she watched a video on youtube called 'How to measure your height, Bronx style'...I heard it adds 2cm to the result.
the model who measured Gordon Ramsay used the video aswell, except she added 3cm to his height :)
the model who measured Gordon Ramsay used the video aswell, except she added 3cm to his height :)
ice said on 24/Jun/13
dolph doesnt even look like 6 ft. in that pic
dolph doesnt even look like 6 ft. in that pic
Terry said on 20/Jun/13
176-7 looks about right. At least Van Damme doesn't exaggerate his height like some actors do such as Daniel Craig and others.
176-7 looks about right. At least Van Damme doesn't exaggerate his height like some actors do such as Daniel Craig and others.
sabot said on 7/Jun/13
I think most here will agree that 5'9.5 is a joke.
He is 5'9 max. It wouldn't shock me if he is slightly below that mark. You need a proof?
1. See the pics I posted below with J.Statham.
2. Here is JCVD next to Bolo:
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Bolo's shoes looking dodgy, though.
I think most here will agree that 5'9.5 is a joke.
He is 5'9 max. It wouldn't shock me if he is slightly below that mark. You need a proof?
1. See the pics I posted below with J.Statham.
2. Here is JCVD next to Bolo:
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Bolo's shoes looking dodgy, though.
Jeff C said on 5/Jun/13
I met Bolo Yeung many years ago at work. This was in Miami while he was filming "ShootfighterII". He walk in and was impressive to look at. He was really broad, however he was no more than 5ft.6. In "Bloodsport" Van Damme was barely taller., which wiil make him between 5ft7 or 5ft8 at the most.
I met Bolo Yeung many years ago at work. This was in Miami while he was filming "ShootfighterII". He walk in and was impressive to look at. He was really broad, however he was no more than 5ft.6. In "Bloodsport" Van Damme was barely taller., which wiil make him between 5ft7 or 5ft8 at the most.
Yaspaa said on 24/May/13
Coming up to your eyebrows wearing a 2" heel with lifts makes him under 5'5, making your statement... bogus!
Coming up to your eyebrows wearing a 2" heel with lifts makes him under 5'5, making your statement... bogus!
The 80's Rockstar said on 15/May/13
Back in the 80's I met Van Damme at a celeb party at the Playboy Mansion and he's not even close to 5ft 9.5in lol! I was wearing flat soled Converse sneakers, I'm 5ft 10in barefooted so I was 5ft 10.25in with my sneakers on and he was wearing boots with 2inch heels and most likely with lifts in them like he is in the photo above, and I was looking down at him. The top of his head counting his hair only came up to my eyebrows. He was standing straight up too. If you measured him barefoot he might make it to 5ft 7in but that's it, no more. My girlfriend at the time was a 5ft 7.5in Playboy Bunny and she was taller than he was with her 2inch heels. When she saw him her first words to me were, "he's so short, I thought he was much taller seeing him in his movies". I told her they make all actors who are short look taller in movies. You don't know the facts until you meet someone in person. They have been altering movie stars heights for years, it's old news. True story folks, he's short.
Back in the 80's I met Van Damme at a celeb party at the Playboy Mansion and he's not even close to 5ft 9.5in lol! I was wearing flat soled Converse sneakers, I'm 5ft 10in barefooted so I was 5ft 10.25in with my sneakers on and he was wearing boots with 2inch heels and most likely with lifts in them like he is in the photo above, and I was looking down at him. The top of his head counting his hair only came up to my eyebrows. He was standing straight up too. If you measured him barefoot he might make it to 5ft 7in but that's it, no more. My girlfriend at the time was a 5ft 7.5in Playboy Bunny and she was taller than he was with her 2inch heels. When she saw him her first words to me were, "he's so short, I thought he was much taller seeing him in his movies". I told her they make all actors who are short look taller in movies. You don't know the facts until you meet someone in person. They have been altering movie stars heights for years, it's old news. True story folks, he's short.
sabot said on 26/Apr/13
Some pics of JCVD with Statham. Jean appears slightly shorter than Statham here...
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Some pics of JCVD with Statham. Jean appears slightly shorter than Statham here...
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Dural said on 19/Apr/13
Sorry Rob, van Damme is 5'8". He's the same height as you next to the folding rule.
Here's the picture in better quality, remember the top of the folding rule is 182cm.
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Sorry Rob, van Damme is 5'8". He's the same height as you next to the folding rule.
Here's the picture in better quality, remember the top of the folding rule is 182cm.
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Dural said on 12/Apr/13
Again, he was clearly measured around 5'8" by his mom on the show. I agree with Danimal, he might have been 5'8.5" in his younger days, maybe even closer to 5'9", but certainly not 5'9.5".
Don't forget his mom measured him and she's very short. He appears taller next to the folding rule from her perspective, especially if she's standing in front of him.
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Again, he was clearly measured around 5'8" by his mom on the show. I agree with Danimal, he might have been 5'8.5" in his younger days, maybe even closer to 5'9", but certainly not 5'9.5".
Don't forget his mom measured him and she's very short. He appears taller next to the folding rule from her perspective, especially if she's standing in front of him.
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Yaspaa said on 9/Apr/13
@Lou. He's at least 3" shorter than you were at the time and that makes him 5'7.5 - 5'8.5, that's some fine logic. Lundgren is the same height as Andre Arlovski and he's a good 6'3, the photo is not a good shot for Dolph. when the Rocky 4 team were looking for a 6'3 guy, they certainly found one. 2" height loss, give me a break.
@Lou. He's at least 3" shorter than you were at the time and that makes him 5'7.5 - 5'8.5, that's some fine logic. Lundgren is the same height as Andre Arlovski and he's a good 6'3, the photo is not a good shot for Dolph. when the Rocky 4 team were looking for a 6'3 guy, they certainly found one. 2" height loss, give me a break.
HHS said on 2/Apr/13
It's possible Statham is wearing shoe lifts for one extra inch. That would make him almost level with Van Damme assuming Statham is 174
It's possible Statham is wearing shoe lifts for one extra inch. That would make him almost level with Van Damme assuming Statham is 174
lou said on 1/Apr/13
i seen van damme when i was 17 years old outside the letterman show
iwas then atmost 5 10 he was at least 3 inches shorter, thats a fact
back in 1997 or 98 i think he was promoting street fighter whenever that was at most he is 5 8 5 8 1/2, more like 5 7 5 71/2
i seen van damme when i was 17 years old outside the letterman show
iwas then atmost 5 10 he was at least 3 inches shorter, thats a fact
back in 1997 or 98 i think he was promoting street fighter whenever that was at most he is 5 8 5 8 1/2, more like 5 7 5 71/2
lou said on 1/Apr/13
i seen van damme when i was 17 years old outside the letterman show
iwas then atmost 5 10 he was at least 3 inches shorter, thats a fact
i seen van damme when i was 17 years old outside the letterman show
iwas then atmost 5 10 he was at least 3 inches shorter, thats a fact
El Mariachi said on 31/Mar/13
Dolph Lundgren doesn't even look 6'3" beside Van Damme!
Dolph Lundgren doesn't even look 6'3" beside Van Damme!
Dmeyer said on 23/Mar/13
Measures 177cm 1 hr out of bed but is a legit 175cm like 5'9 dinner Time
Measures 177cm 1 hr out of bed but is a legit 175cm like 5'9 dinner Time
Dmeyer said on 19/Mar/13
CAN Look 175-177cm so 176cm fits the guy
CAN Look 175-177cm so 176cm fits the guy
Yaspaa said on 13/Mar/13
The pic above is weird, Dolph looks 6'0ish. JC's footwear looks suss.
The pic above is weird, Dolph looks 6'0ish. JC's footwear looks suss.
Jack said on 1/Mar/13
He is often described as a short guy. Didn't expect him to be this tall...
He is often described as a short guy. Didn't expect him to be this tall...
............. said on 24/Feb/13
wow lundren is shorter than I thought...he's about 6'3 now with shoes...and van damme is closer to 5'10 statham closer to 5'9...all with dress shoes that add some height...
wow lundren is shorter than I thought...he's about 6'3 now with shoes...and van damme is closer to 5'10 statham closer to 5'9...all with dress shoes that add some height...
MrX said on 20/Jan/13
He looks solid 175 175 in the evening)
He looks solid 175 175 in the evening)
sabot said on 15/Jan/13
Jason is definitely not a full 5'9... more like a weak 5'9, maybe even less, but not under 5'8. There is no much differance at the picture above, plus they have similar proptions. 5'9 makes sense for Jean Claude.
Jason is definitely not a full 5'9... more like a weak 5'9, maybe even less, but not under 5'8. There is no much differance at the picture above, plus they have similar proptions. 5'9 makes sense for Jean Claude.
Dmeyer said on 12/Jan/13
Even thaugh i think he could be just 175cm he does look 176.5cm in the peak above With statham who i met
Even thaugh i think he could be just 175cm he does look 176.5cm in the peak above With statham who i met
Czech said on 12/Jan/13
Most sources say around 175 cm.
Most sources say around 175 cm.
Chunkamonk said on 8/Jan/13
5'9.5 doesn't really fit him, probably in shoes. In his early days, he looked a weak 175. Now 173,5.
5'9.5 doesn't really fit him, probably in shoes. In his early days, he looked a weak 175. Now 173,5.
sabot said on 5/Jan/13
I doubt that he ever was 177cm/5'9.5. He is similar to J.Norris height (peak 5'8.5) just slightly taller. Watch this video (@0:52 Jean wearing dress shoes(?), chuck in sneakers):
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Pictures of them both standing side by side seems to be pretty rare. Norris appears to be similar, sometimes taller on them, probably wearing cowboy boots to be fair.
175cm/5'9 for Jean.
I doubt that he ever was 177cm/5'9.5. He is similar to J.Norris height (peak 5'8.5) just slightly taller. Watch this video (@0:52 Jean wearing dress shoes(?), chuck in sneakers):
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Pictures of them both standing side by side seems to be pretty rare. Norris appears to be similar, sometimes taller on them, probably wearing cowboy boots to be fair.
175cm/5'9 for Jean.
Jack said on 1/Jan/13
He was wearing slippers while his mother measured him against the wall on the Itv4 show (they don't show what the measurement tape actually shows), but if accurate then without the slippers he is about 176 cm tall (5.9"5), not that it really matters as he is an exceptional talent.
He was wearing slippers while his mother measured him against the wall on the Itv4 show (they don't show what the measurement tape actually shows), but if accurate then without the slippers he is about 176 cm tall (5.9"5), not that it really matters as he is an exceptional talent.
Elijah said on 30/Dec/12
@Silken, what the hell? That 5.83333 number that you got is in fractions of a full feet which nobody uses for their height, not the feet and inches that people actually report their height in.
If you want to convert from metric to imperial, you would convert the cm to inches, and then the inches to feet and inches. 178cm is a hair over 70 inches, and 12 inches make a foot, so you get 5 full feet with 60 inches. Then we have 10 inches left over which would make a 178cm person 5 feet and 10 inches, or 5'10"... not 5'8" like you thought.
@Silken, what the hell? That 5.83333 number that you got is in fractions of a full feet which nobody uses for their height, not the feet and inches that people actually report their height in.
If you want to convert from metric to imperial, you would convert the cm to inches, and then the inches to feet and inches. 178cm is a hair over 70 inches, and 12 inches make a foot, so you get 5 full feet with 60 inches. Then we have 10 inches left over which would make a 178cm person 5 feet and 10 inches, or 5'10"... not 5'8" like you thought.
Dmeyer said on 26/Dec/12
I agree they could have said 178cm or maybe hé is 175cm and thaught 177 would be more credible
I agree they could have said 178cm or maybe hé is 175cm and thaught 177 would be more credible
Dmeyer said on 25/Dec/12
Brad should get measured by his Mom 5'11.5 by his Mom
Brad should get measured by his Mom 5'11.5 by his Mom
Dmeyer said on 25/Dec/12
In other words is 5'9.75-9.8 morning and 5'9 night possible that still makes him 175.3cm night and 177.3cm morning making him tall enaugh to be measured 176.5-176.7cm 1 hour out bed and claim 177
In other words is 5'9.75-9.8 morning and 5'9 night possible that still makes him 175.3cm night and 177.3cm morning making him tall enaugh to be measured 176.5-176.7cm 1 hour out bed and claim 177
Dmeyer said on 25/Dec/12
Rob i agree With all your listing within 0.25 in , and most Time we agree i trust your estimates since you are an height expert i learned a lot from you , but you had van damme at 175cm for a long Time that was before measured on tv , many celebs who met him in France saw his as about 175cm , hé get described as short in jcvd while 177 is strong average in France and belgium , hé dosnt tower bolo 168 yeung , With régis barefeet hé looks 175cm also With Roger Roger Moore hé dosnt look 177cm , hé defenetly measures 177cm morning but night hé is nearer 175cm , is strong 175cm night possible , since hé looks taller than statham in as many pics as hé looks shorter
Editor Rob
Rob i agree With all your listing within 0.25 in , and most Time we agree i trust your estimates since you are an height expert i learned a lot from you , but you had van damme at 175cm for a long Time that was before measured on tv , many celebs who met him in France saw his as about 175cm , hé get described as short in jcvd while 177 is strong average in France and belgium , hé dosnt tower bolo 168 yeung , With régis barefeet hé looks 175cm also With Roger Roger Moore hé dosnt look 177cm , hé defenetly measures 177cm morning but night hé is nearer 175cm , is strong 175cm night possible , since hé looks taller than statham in as many pics as hé looks shorter
Editor Rob I'm giving him the measurement with a caution that the measurement could have a margin of error bigger than if any of us measured someone!
robert colantuono said on 24/Dec/12
seen him outside the letterman show aroun 1998 whwn i was only 18 and about 5'9 1/2 to 5 '10 at the time and i was shocked , he was atleast 2 or 3 inches shorter, that was 15 years ago and you cant say he wasn't in his prime. i would say then he was 5'8 to 5'8 1/2 being generous
now probably 5 8 at most.
and from the expendables poster stallone looks shorter than van d and thats weird cause i saw stallone also and he seemed taller than van d
seen him outside the letterman show aroun 1998 whwn i was only 18 and about 5'9 1/2 to 5 '10 at the time and i was shocked , he was atleast 2 or 3 inches shorter, that was 15 years ago and you cant say he wasn't in his prime. i would say then he was 5'8 to 5'8 1/2 being generous
now probably 5 8 at most.
and from the expendables poster stallone looks shorter than van d and thats weird cause i saw stallone also and he seemed taller than van d
Dmeyer said on 24/Dec/12
0.25 in loss is possible for him hé wakes 5'9.75 strong 177cm and go to bed 175cm nô more than strong 5'9
0.25 in loss is possible for him hé wakes 5'9.75 strong 177cm and go to bed 175cm nô more than strong 5'9
Dmeyer said on 23/Dec/12
Rob in 6 bullets hé really looked à solid 7cm under under his 5'11.75 son and nearly 3 in under 5'11.5 flanigan so solid 175cm today 5'8.75-9 in no more , in thé last scène hé looks 3 in under flanigan
Rob in 6 bullets hé really looked à solid 7cm under under his 5'11.75 son and nearly 3 in under 5'11.5 flanigan so solid 175cm today 5'8.75-9 in no more , in thé last scène hé looks 3 in under flanigan
JCvD said on 21/Dec/12
As a young looked at least 178cm ...
Today may be about 176 plus or minus
As a young looked at least 178cm ...
Today may be about 176 plus or minus
mId said on 25/Nov/12
Van damme is training with GSP now.. and he looks half an inch shorter than GSP.. and some people who have met gsp claim he's lucky if he's 5'9? Anybody here that has met george?
Van damme is training with GSP now.. and he looks half an inch shorter than GSP.. and some people who have met gsp claim he's lucky if he's 5'9? Anybody here that has met george?
Dmeyer said on 24/Nov/12
I believe frangus 5'9 makes sens its possible van damme 5'9.25 peak now 5'9
I believe frangus 5'9 makes sens its possible van damme 5'9.25 peak now 5'9
Frangus said on 17/Nov/12
I was in the expendables premiere on Madrid and I could took a photo with Van Damme and Statham.Both are 174-175 and im about 6 feet or 183 cm.
I was in the expendables premiere on Madrid and I could took a photo with Van Damme and Statham.Both are 174-175 and im about 6 feet or 183 cm.
leonari said on 16/Nov/12
Dmeyer: His son claimed 182 in the JCVD reality show. He is 5 cm taller than his dad. So Jean - Claude is 177.
Dmeyer: His son claimed 182 in the JCVD reality show. He is 5 cm taller than his dad. So Jean - Claude is 177.
Dmeyer said on 15/Nov/12
Vandamme CAN look just 6cm under 5'11.75 in son 176cm could be van damme height jc measured between 175-176cm mark at night hé is taller than 174cm and shorter than 177
Vandamme CAN look just 6cm under 5'11.75 in son 176cm could be van damme height jc measured between 175-176cm mark at night hé is taller than 174cm and shorter than 177
Dmeyer said on 15/Nov/12
There are as Many pics were vandamme looks 1-1.5cm taller than statham than one were hé apears shorter by 1-2cm i think vandamme is solid 175cm , as hé looks That with régis and dosnr look 9cm on 168 bolo His son probably grew to 183-184cm
There are as Many pics were vandamme looks 1-1.5cm taller than statham than one were hé apears shorter by 1-2cm i think vandamme is solid 175cm , as hé looks That with régis and dosnr look 9cm on 168 bolo His son probably grew to 183-184cm
Silken said on 8/Nov/12
If you convert 178cm to inches it's 70.1" or 5.83333...so he's not even 5'9" tall. That makes sense when you think about because he's normally much shorter than whoever he's with. Not that his height takes away from what the man can do with that bode.
If you convert 178cm to inches it's 70.1" or 5.83333...so he's not even 5'9" tall. That makes sense when you think about because he's normally much shorter than whoever he's with. Not that his height takes away from what the man can do with that bode.
Yaspaa said on 6/Nov/12
The statue also weighs 1.5 tons, and life size isn't actual size. I wouldn't be surprised though.
The statue also weighs 1.5 tons, and life size isn't actual size. I wouldn't be surprised though.
Mr-KILLER-SHRIMP said on 4/Nov/12
He recently got a life-size statue here in Belgium, the statue measures 174cm:
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I think a downgrade to 174cm is needed for "The Muscles from Brussels".
He recently got a life-size statue here in Belgium, the statue measures 174cm:
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I think a downgrade to 174cm is needed for "The Muscles from Brussels".
Kartal said on 3/Nov/12
Rob, what height do you think barefoot Van Damme looks in this vid?
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Rob, what height do you think barefoot Van Damme looks in this vid?
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Editor Rob harder to say with big baggy trousers, they can make you look shorter
Silent d said on 31/Oct/12
Dolph lundgren doesn't look that tall in that photo. I thought he would look taller considering statham is 175cm and van damme is pretty much the same. I am shocked. Someone on the mario lopez page said he was same height as mario lopez who claims 5 foot 11. Someone was wearing lifts. 176cm.
Dolph lundgren doesn't look that tall in that photo. I thought he would look taller considering statham is 175cm and van damme is pretty much the same. I am shocked. Someone on the mario lopez page said he was same height as mario lopez who claims 5 foot 11. Someone was wearing lifts. 176cm.
GP said on 27/Oct/12
I just watched his recent movie "6 Bullets" and he was clearly 3 inches shorter than his son and Joe Flanigan who both are 182cm. As Dave said and anybody can search that to read it themselves that his real life statue stands 174cm. Funny thing is that I've been saying all along that JC isn't 177 or even 5'9" and people here were attacking me thinking that I was delusional, when I've seen him with my own eyes.
I just watched his recent movie "6 Bullets" and he was clearly 3 inches shorter than his son and Joe Flanigan who both are 182cm. As Dave said and anybody can search that to read it themselves that his real life statue stands 174cm. Funny thing is that I've been saying all along that JC isn't 177 or even 5'9" and people here were attacking me thinking that I was delusional, when I've seen him with my own eyes.
Frankie Eyes said on 27/Oct/12
In Bloodsport JCVD Was Clearly Taller Than Bolo Barefoot.
In Bloodsport JCVD Was Clearly Taller Than Bolo Barefoot.
tuite said on 25/Oct/12
He looks in the pics like 5´7.75 but it cant be in theory he is much more taller than bolo
He looks in the pics like 5´7.75 but it cant be in theory he is much more taller than bolo
swm said on 12/Oct/12
177 cm is a fraction over 5'9'5" if I am not mistaken, seeing as he was around 50 for the measurement and that he has lead a very physical life I would say that a peak 5'10" was more than possible.
177 cm is a fraction over 5'9'5" if I am not mistaken, seeing as he was around 50 for the measurement and that he has lead a very physical life I would say that a peak 5'10" was more than possible.
Yaspaa said on 11/Oct/12
Please. The guy hasn't lost any height.
Please. The guy hasn't lost any height.
sabot said on 9/Oct/12
176 cm peak.
174-175 cm today.
Looks 5'9 next to 5'8 Jason.
176 cm peak.
174-175 cm today.
Looks 5'9 next to 5'8 Jason.
Ace said on 7/Oct/12
I have to agree with Leonari. Trying to throw a kick in a cowboy boot is hard enough (it completely throws off your equilibrium), but lifts would be nearly impossible. The odds that Van Damme wears any padded shoes is slim at best. He is likely a solid 177 cm.
I have to agree with Leonari. Trying to throw a kick in a cowboy boot is hard enough (it completely throws off your equilibrium), but lifts would be nearly impossible. The odds that Van Damme wears any padded shoes is slim at best. He is likely a solid 177 cm.
Dmeyer said on 30/Sep/12
176cm fits him perfect tall enaugh to look near 5'10 and claim and short enaugh to be seen as short from distance
176cm fits him perfect tall enaugh to look near 5'10 and claim and short enaugh to be seen as short from distance
leonari said on 26/Sep/12
Those who say he is a Lift wearer are not the brightest. The guy makes his kicks during every premiere. Try doing that in lifts.
Those who say he is a Lift wearer are not the brightest. The guy makes his kicks during every premiere. Try doing that in lifts.
leonari said on 26/Sep/12
Has body is in excellent shape and very fit for a over 50 guy. He hasn't lost height. He still is 176-177 cm and always has been.
Has body is in excellent shape and very fit for a over 50 guy. He hasn't lost height. He still is 176-177 cm and always has been.
Frankie Eyes said on 24/Sep/12
If He Is 5'9.5" Now, Then What Was His Peak Height?
If He Is 5'9.5" Now, Then What Was His Peak Height?
Dmeyer said on 23/Sep/12
Van damme CAN look 5'9.5 alot
Van damme CAN look 5'9.5 alot
Woland said on 20/Sep/12
Just watched Replicant. Comparing lead actors footwear in the movie if barefeet M. Rooker is 5'10" (which I believe he is) then Van Damme is 5'9.5"(176)tops.
Just watched Replicant. Comparing lead actors footwear in the movie if barefeet M. Rooker is 5'10" (which I believe he is) then Van Damme is 5'9.5"(176)tops.
sabot said on 12/Sep/12
"look at this rob i found an interesting video look at 1.27 van damme and bolo ( listed here as 5´6( 1.68) but if you whatch this carefully really strange because they are face to face and looks like almost the same height , what is your opinion rob?"
Van damme is barefoot while bolo is wearing (strange) shoes...
"look at this rob i found an interesting video look at 1.27 van damme and bolo ( listed here as 5´6( 1.68) but if you whatch this carefully really strange because they are face to face and looks like almost the same height , what is your opinion rob?"
Van damme is barefoot while bolo is wearing (strange) shoes...
tuite said on 9/Sep/12
look at this rob i found an interesting video look at 1.27 van damme and bolo ( listed here as 5´6( 1.68) but if you whatch this carefully really strange because they are face to face and looks like almost the same height , what is your opinion rob?
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Editor Rob
look at this rob i found an interesting video look at 1.27 van damme and bolo ( listed here as 5´6( 1.68) but if you whatch this carefully really strange because they are face to face and looks like almost the same height , what is your opinion rob?
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Editor Rob when it's a small screen I think any difference becomes smaller, plus bolo with shoes maybe makes difference a bit nearer so it can look just 2 inches in some bits of that clip.
jan said on 9/Sep/12
That picture proves statham is no more than 5'8", look at his footwear, he is wearing lifts, the heel is bigger than the other actors shoes.
That picture proves statham is no more than 5'8", look at his footwear, he is wearing lifts, the heel is bigger than the other actors shoes.
Dmeyer said on 3/Sep/12
His son claim 182 but is more 184-185cm hé looks taller than flanigan and aleast 3 in on vandamme
His son claim 182 but is more 184-185cm hé looks taller than flanigan and aleast 3 in on vandamme
Robban said on 1/Sep/12
Rob, would you say the angle favours the shorter guys here?
Editor Rob
Rob, would you say the angle favours the shorter guys here?
Editor Rob I don't think there's much favouring
Shaun said on 30/Aug/12
Rob was right on Statham all along, 5'9", if of course Jean was measured at 177cm which I think is more than likely, I doubt they'd invent that. Statham's build can make him look a little shorter. I generally think the "Dolph is 6'2" max" quotes are bunk but got to admit he doesn't look over 6'2.5" here.
Rob was right on Statham all along, 5'9", if of course Jean was measured at 177cm which I think is more than likely, I doubt they'd invent that. Statham's build can make him look a little shorter. I generally think the "Dolph is 6'2" max" quotes are bunk but got to admit he doesn't look over 6'2.5" here.
MaskDeMasque said on 26/Aug/12
does look 5'9.5. has about 1 inch on statham on that pic. statham is 5'8.5 i think.
does look 5'9.5. has about 1 inch on statham on that pic. statham is 5'8.5 i think.
rom said on 25/Aug/12
GP would u be happy having Jcvd at 5'6, statham at 5'5 and lundren with 5'11?? I got an idea...get ur own website!!!
GP would u be happy having Jcvd at 5'6, statham at 5'5 and lundren with 5'11?? I got an idea...get ur own website!!!
Reality said on 25/Aug/12
@GP: All this debate is provocated by downgraders not the other way around.Basically here's given his height (and he actually seems to be this height) and people are claiming 5'8 which is ridiculous.If you'll say somebodys real height then most people would call you a troll and upgrader.They just wanna compensate their own height by downgrading others because they had issues,but it's a self-delusion which won't help at all and is totally false in most cases.
@GP: All this debate is provocated by downgraders not the other way around.Basically here's given his height (and he actually seems to be this height) and people are claiming 5'8 which is ridiculous.If you'll say somebodys real height then most people would call you a troll and upgrader.They just wanna compensate their own height by downgrading others because they had issues,but it's a self-delusion which won't help at all and is totally false in most cases.
GP said on 24/Aug/12
How could you call that a fact when you don't see his feet, you don't see the measurement, all you do know is that JC says 177. Well Stallone says he is 5'10"-5'10.75", so why don't we just stop debating and just say that all the actors are honest and they don't exaggerate their heights. Well Glenn used to say that he measured himself 5'8" and he had a friend who witnessed it, until Rob measured him and he couldn't even hit 5'7", lol. Maybe Rob should just shut down the website, lol.
How could you call that a fact when you don't see his feet, you don't see the measurement, all you do know is that JC says 177. Well Stallone says he is 5'10"-5'10.75", so why don't we just stop debating and just say that all the actors are honest and they don't exaggerate their heights. Well Glenn used to say that he measured himself 5'8" and he had a friend who witnessed it, until Rob measured him and he couldn't even hit 5'7", lol. Maybe Rob should just shut down the website, lol.
the shredder said on 24/Aug/12
Why are folks even doubting 177cm ? Opinions don't matter anymore when it is a proving FACT he was measured 177cm . It does not matter If I think 5'9 or you think 5'8.5 ... He is 177cm so lets just accept the FACT please .
Why are folks even doubting 177cm ? Opinions don't matter anymore when it is a proving FACT he was measured 177cm . It does not matter If I think 5'9 or you think 5'8.5 ... He is 177cm so lets just accept the FACT please .
GP said on 23/Aug/12
JC was on Jay Leno on Aug.21. I suggest people who believe that he is over 5'9" or even 5'9" to go and look at at it. Shia Labeouf was there also, first JC was at least 1.5" shorter than him and he appeared to be 2-3 inches shorter than Leno. Like I said before, if he ever was 5'9" or 5'9.5", he would never be called short so much throughout his career.
JC was on Jay Leno on Aug.21. I suggest people who believe that he is over 5'9" or even 5'9" to go and look at at it. Shia Labeouf was there also, first JC was at least 1.5" shorter than him and he appeared to be 2-3 inches shorter than Leno. Like I said before, if he ever was 5'9" or 5'9.5", he would never be called short so much throughout his career.
Dmeyer said on 23/Aug/12
I met statham hé isnt less than 175cm and sly isnt less than 174cm now , van damme does look 5'9-9.5 , vandamme could have esaly lost 0.25 in now and hé yet looks 5'9-9.5 in . Being a fan i alwais thaught hé was smaller i could buy 175 176 for vandamme anyway 5'9.5 is 176.5 probably 178cm out of bed 176 dinner Time
I met statham hé isnt less than 175cm and sly isnt less than 174cm now , van damme does look 5'9-9.5 , vandamme could have esaly lost 0.25 in now and hé yet looks 5'9-9.5 in . Being a fan i alwais thaught hé was smaller i could buy 175 176 for vandamme anyway 5'9.5 is 176.5 probably 178cm out of bed 176 dinner Time
Robban said on 22/Aug/12
Downgrade Lundgren...
Downgrade Lundgren...
leonari said on 22/Aug/12
Larix: Nice... Insulting the folks who post here is the way to go. Congrats!
Larix: Nice... Insulting the folks who post here is the way to go. Congrats!
sam said on 22/Aug/12
I stood next to JCVD and I'm 6' on the dot.. the man couldn't be taller than 5'8 and I was wearing skateshoes.. also with his age.. he's physically smaller too, I was very surprised. I always thought he was a big man..but at this point I'm wondering if he's even 170 pounds..
I stood next to JCVD and I'm 6' on the dot.. the man couldn't be taller than 5'8 and I was wearing skateshoes.. also with his age.. he's physically smaller too, I was very surprised. I always thought he was a big man..but at this point I'm wondering if he's even 170 pounds..
the shredder said on 22/Aug/12
Lundgren had to have lost height and not standing straight ... He looks well under 6'3 now .
Lundgren had to have lost height and not standing straight ... He looks well under 6'3 now .
ANDREA[ITA] said on 22/Aug/12
If Lundgren is really 6'3.5, Statham looks at least 5'11-5'11.5 and Van Damme looks 6'0.5!
If Lundgren is really 6'3.5, Statham looks at least 5'11-5'11.5 and Van Damme looks 6'0.5!
the shredder said on 22/Aug/12
Well , I was joking with my last part but I don't see how anyone could not see that he was measured at 5'9.5 .
At Larix , sad but Agree , Me at G's height Knows that these guys are taller then myself and I don't downgrade actors to me me feel better .
BTW this is my user name , does everybody have a user name ? DUH lol .
Well , I was joking with my last part but I don't see how anyone could not see that he was measured at 5'9.5 .
At Larix , sad but Agree , Me at G's height Knows that these guys are taller then myself and I don't downgrade actors to me me feel better .
BTW this is my user name , does everybody have a user name ? DUH lol .
GP said on 21/Aug/12
I guess Rob is very lenient with this shredder guy. I guess people aren't allowed to have their opinions without being called names by this immature person, who hides behind a nickname and feels like a man by calling people names. I gotta say I'm very disappointed in Rob for allowing this kind of behavior on his site. And just FYI shredder, I've met JC and he is under 5'9" and wears lifts.
Editor Rob
I guess Rob is very lenient with this shredder guy. I guess people aren't allowed to have their opinions without being called names by this immature person, who hides behind a nickname and feels like a man by calling people names. I gotta say I'm very disappointed in Rob for allowing this kind of behavior on his site. And just FYI shredder, I've met JC and he is under 5'9" and wears lifts.
Editor Rob if we all can try not to insult other opinions, that's the way to move forward.
Larix said on 21/Aug/12
Most of people who comment here I think have very low self esteem and low success in life so they compensate it on downgrading actors true height. makes them feel better. you they was so short.... That is just ridiculous i really hate these low self esteemed idiots. True height in prime time for Van Damme 5'10 as he claims is true. Now most likely 5'9.5
Most of people who comment here I think have very low self esteem and low success in life so they compensate it on downgrading actors true height. makes them feel better. you they was so short.... That is just ridiculous i really hate these low self esteemed idiots. True height in prime time for Van Damme 5'10 as he claims is true. Now most likely 5'9.5
Reality said on 20/Aug/12
5'9.5 is fair estimate.
5'9.5 is fair estimate.
Maximus said on 20/Aug/12
He is probably around 5'8.5" to 5'9" Max. That is probably most accurate. Usually when you have some one who is around 5'10" you dont get very much controversy that he is 5'10"....example....Vin diesel is 5'10" to 5'11"...but most people would agree that he does not come across as being 5'9" or 5'8"..the problem with Vin is that he claims 6'1" at times......Van Dam does not come across as being 5'10".
He is probably around 5'8.5" to 5'9" Max. That is probably most accurate. Usually when you have some one who is around 5'10" you dont get very much controversy that he is 5'10"....example....Vin diesel is 5'10" to 5'11"...but most people would agree that he does not come across as being 5'9" or 5'8"..the problem with Vin is that he claims 6'1" at times......Van Dam does not come across as being 5'10".
the shredder said on 20/Aug/12
Anybody saying under 5'9 proves there a troll to this site or flat out delousional ... So come out and admit your are joking or just leave the site as you have failed to be realistic !
Anybody saying under 5'9 proves there a troll to this site or flat out delousional ... So come out and admit your are joking or just leave the site as you have failed to be realistic !
Len said on 19/Aug/12
Always struck me as a 5-8 or 5-8.5 guy. And yes, Statham's not as tall as listed either.
Always struck me as a 5-8 or 5-8.5 guy. And yes, Statham's not as tall as listed either.
GP said on 18/Aug/12
Rob, Van Damme has a movie coming out called "6 Bullets" with Joe Flanigan, who you have a photo with. The only photo I was able to find, Van Damme looks to be close to 3.0" shorter than Flanigan. May be if you have time you could research and see if you can find something that will be useful in determining JC's height. Thanks.
Rob, Van Damme has a movie coming out called "6 Bullets" with Joe Flanigan, who you have a photo with. The only photo I was able to find, Van Damme looks to be close to 3.0" shorter than Flanigan. May be if you have time you could research and see if you can find something that will be useful in determining JC's height. Thanks.
lee said on 18/Aug/12
5'9 mario lopez did an interview with him...van damme is a bit taller.. so i guess 176-77 is fair for the belgian movie star
5'9 mario lopez did an interview with him...van damme is a bit taller.. so i guess 176-77 is fair for the belgian movie star
sussie said on 17/Aug/12
some guys in here are just crazy...me and my husband met him at a restaurant in hong kong, ill try to find our pic together...im 5'8 and my hus is 5'11 and i remember van damme being a few cm taller than me but shorter than my husband...he does not look short in person let me tell you...5'9 range is pretty accurate. Really nice guy by the way.
some guys in here are just crazy...me and my husband met him at a restaurant in hong kong, ill try to find our pic together...im 5'8 and my hus is 5'11 and i remember van damme being a few cm taller than me but shorter than my husband...he does not look short in person let me tell you...5'9 range is pretty accurate. Really nice guy by the way.
Dmeyer said on 16/Aug/12
It is possible vandamme has lifts to look 5'9.5 but maybe is 5'8.75 , probably not
It is possible vandamme has lifts to look 5'9.5 but maybe is 5'8.75 , probably not
EdgarHernandez said on 15/Aug/12
I think that 5ft 9.5 is the apropiated height, he sure looks taller than stallone, even when stalollen is wearing those unholy mounstrosities:
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I think that 5ft 9.5 is the apropiated height, he sure looks taller than stallone, even when stalollen is wearing those unholy mounstrosities:
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evest said on 15/Aug/12
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Check this out - another expendables 2 photo-shoot - lining all the famous muscle! Compare JCVD shoulder height to Arnie, and then Arnie to Stallone - JCVD definately taller than Stallone here.
I think Lundgren should be medically classified as a 'giant'.
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Check this out - another expendables 2 photo-shoot - lining all the famous muscle! Compare JCVD shoulder height to Arnie, and then Arnie to Stallone - JCVD definately taller than Stallone here.
I think Lundgren should be medically classified as a 'giant'.
GP said on 15/Aug/12
There is no way Van Damme is 177. The measurement most likely read 171 and Van Damme yelled out 177, before his mom could see it. No wonder why his mom tried to measure him again, because she didn't believe he was that tall, but Van Damme ran away from the camera the second time. Look, the bottom line is that there are lots of actors who are real 177 and they never get called short as often Van Damme had been called throughout his career.
There is no way Van Damme is 177. The measurement most likely read 171 and Van Damme yelled out 177, before his mom could see it. No wonder why his mom tried to measure him again, because she didn't believe he was that tall, but Van Damme ran away from the camera the second time. Look, the bottom line is that there are lots of actors who are real 177 and they never get called short as often Van Damme had been called throughout his career.
macnamara said on 15/Aug/12
I thought this guy was shorter like tom cruise...after watching this...i do believe he is in the 5'9 range...cool dude
I thought this guy was shorter like tom cruise...after watching this...i do believe he is in the 5'9 range...cool dude
evest said on 14/Aug/12
Just watched that Ruby Wax video on you tube - weird interview! But van damme mentions that they cast short actor in his films, which makes him look bigger on screen.
I reckon 177cm / 5'9.5 is right. He also stated 177cm in the TV series he did - I'd think at his age he wouldn't have an issue with his height - as the Expendables article says, he's happy enough joking about it.
Just watched that Ruby Wax video on you tube - weird interview! But van damme mentions that they cast short actor in his films, which makes him look bigger on screen.
I reckon 177cm / 5'9.5 is right. He also stated 177cm in the TV series he did - I'd think at his age he wouldn't have an issue with his height - as the Expendables article says, he's happy enough joking about it.
kevin Robinson said on 14/Aug/12
I met him at a convention,he is smaller then me by at least 4 or 5 inches I say he is 5ft 8 in but for those of you who like bigger numbers then I will say he is 1 foot and 56 inches tall,The pics your seeing where he appears tall are him with lifts
I met him at a convention,he is smaller then me by at least 4 or 5 inches I say he is 5ft 8 in but for those of you who like bigger numbers then I will say he is 1 foot and 56 inches tall,The pics your seeing where he appears tall are him with lifts
Truthman said on 14/Aug/12
No way he is 185 lbs today, he is Tom Cruise size. Statham is 175 and looks noticable bigger.
5'9 165
No way he is 185 lbs today, he is Tom Cruise size. Statham is 175 and looks noticable bigger.
5'9 165
Owdalf said on 13/Aug/12
Hi Guys,
I remember Ruby Wax doing a interview with Jean Claude on board his boat many years ago. She got him quite annoyed by standing next to him saying i thought you were taller, To me she seemed as tall Ruby is 5' 2"
Hi Guys,
I remember Ruby Wax doing a interview with Jean Claude on board his boat many years ago. She got him quite annoyed by standing next to him saying i thought you were taller, To me she seemed as tall Ruby is 5' 2"
ANDREA[ITA] said on 13/Aug/12
Ok, but in this pic he's standing as tall as possible...
Ok, but in this pic he's standing as tall as possible...
ANDREA[ITA] said on 13/Aug/12
Rob, do you agree that lundgren doesnt look over 6'1 above? How's that possible? A legit 6'3 1/2 guy should be way taller than 5-9/5-9.5 guys! Think about Josh Duhamel who makes Laboeuf look a dwarf...
Editor Rob
Rob, do you agree that lundgren doesnt look over 6'1 above? How's that possible? A legit 6'3 1/2 guy should be way taller than 5-9/5-9.5 guys! Think about Josh Duhamel who makes Laboeuf look a dwarf...
Editor Rob dolph maybe loses a bit of height by bending his back at times
Reality said on 12/Aug/12
Fairly 5'9.5.Here's a proof.
Fairly 5'9.5.Here's a proof.
Dmeyer said on 12/Aug/12
Rob the pic above has great angle similar posture vandamme does look a bit on statham they both have same shoes great pics vandamme dosnt look shorter than 176cm also at 52 likely lost 0.5cm
Editor Rob
Rob the pic above has great angle similar posture vandamme does look a bit on statham they both have same shoes great pics vandamme dosnt look shorter than 176cm also at 52 likely lost 0.5cm
Editor Rob it's hard to tell with guys like van damme if they would lose height, well, noticeable height...a small fraction is hard to tell
Dmeyer said on 11/Aug/12
Vandamme looks í haí¯r taller than 175cm statham , with arnie even considering arnie cowboy héels hé looks smaller than 177 , arnie wears biger footwear than sly lately
Vandamme looks í haí¯r taller than 175cm statham , with arnie even considering arnie cowboy héels hé looks smaller than 177 , arnie wears biger footwear than sly lately
padrino 76 said on 11/Aug/12
In this photo he looks taller than statham but in a lot of phothos looks 1 inch smaller, sthatam is same height stallone, in photos jcvd looks 1 inch smaller than stallone.
In this photo he looks taller than statham but in a lot of phothos looks 1 inch smaller, sthatam is same height stallone, in photos jcvd looks 1 inch smaller than stallone.
padrino 76 said on 11/Aug/12
jcvd is 5 ft 8, statham is 5 ft 9 in the premiere jcvd make jokes about his height compared his co stars. magazines said: "Feeling short? He (jcvd) even poked fun of himself as he made light of his height compared to his hefty co-stars, who towered over him
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jcvd is 5 ft 8, statham is 5 ft 9 in the premiere jcvd make jokes about his height compared his co stars. magazines said: "Feeling short? He (jcvd) even poked fun of himself as he made light of his height compared to his hefty co-stars, who towered over him
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Reality said on 11/Aug/12
Rob,why does Dolph look near 6'0.5-6'1?He's staying a little further than them but it won't give him such a big disadvantage.And how much do you think he would look taller with better posture?
He already looks 1 cm taller than statham plus Statham seems to have footwear advantage and can have a little (they both have good though) better posture so 5'9.5 is clearly fair for him.
Editor Rob
Rob,why does Dolph look near 6'0.5-6'1?He's staying a little further than them but it won't give him such a big disadvantage.And how much do you think he would look taller with better posture?
He already looks 1 cm taller than statham plus Statham seems to have footwear advantage and can have a little (they both have good though) better posture so 5'9.5 is clearly fair for him.
Editor Rob Dolph can look shorter than 6ft 3, but yeah maybe he just drops an inch more in height in his spine for photos with smaller guys like Stallone etc
Shaun said on 11/Aug/12
Dolph looks like lurch in Evest's picture!
Dolph looks like lurch in Evest's picture!
the shredder said on 11/Aug/12
As measured ... those saying under 5'9 just want him shorter .
As measured ... those saying under 5'9 just want him shorter .
rick said on 10/Aug/12
Well that pic with lundgren and statham seems to prove thag jcvd is in the 5'9 range for sure
Well that pic with lundgren and statham seems to prove thag jcvd is in the 5'9 range for sure
evest said on 9/Aug/12
See here,
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Statham is listed between 5'9 - 5-11 (so lets say 5'10" or 177.8cm). Van damme looks a wee bit shorter,
See here,
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Statham is listed between 5'9 - 5-11 (so lets say 5'10" or 177.8cm). Van damme looks a wee bit shorter,
abs said on 13/Feb/12
As measured, 5'9.5 at night now. 5'10 evening in his prime.
As measured, 5'9.5 at night now. 5'10 evening in his prime.
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