How tall is Robert Downey Jr - Page 4

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5ft 7.52in (171.5cm)
Silent d said on 22/Jan/13
He looks 5 foot 8 at most.
Aragorn 5'11 said on 15/Jan/13
Rob, who do you think is taller... Robert Downey Jr. or Mark Ruffalo? Or do you believe they are the same height?
Editor Rob
mark's the guy with worse posture, downey's the guy with decent posture (by virtue of his elevators), they got to be pretty close barefoot though
Louis said on 4/Jan/13
Well prison shoes at best and he looks 5'8 to 5'9 , under 5'7 is epic fail .

shoes+low camera angle, i'm not saying under 168 evening, and that still means around 170 in the morning
Louis said on 4/Jan/13
no matter what he is still going to be in the 5'7 range easy if he would have stood barefoot next to it .

And what if he was in shoes?
He looks 2in under macdowell on few photos
He is no more than 170
Louis said on 4/Jan/13
"It depends on my mood, really. I'm five nine, and some days I only feel five nine. But if I'm feeling tall, I say six feet!"

To me it's clear he claims 5'9
And i expected you to left out that part of quote where he says i'm 5'9
Louis said on 2/Jan/13
@the shredder
Jude Law claims 5'9 and has 2in on RDJ
No way jude law will downgrade himself
Everybod here thinks rdj is worst lift wearer(except me)

And to fit your estimate for rdj you said jude is 5'10 or 5'11
So 2in over what he claims, that is ridiculous
Louis said on 1/Jan/13
He doesn't look full 5'9 on mugshot
Angle isn' great
Looking him with malcolm mcdowell no way 173, he looks 170 max
So he wasn't barefoot on mugshot
I think mugshot isn't great to guess height
I go with 168
I looked at some photos and mcdowell isn't lift wearer
Louis said on 30/Dec/12
i looked at some old photos of him and it's funny, he was always in flat shoes, like 0,5 cm, even on red carpet
NX said on 28/Dec/12
I bet, he's less then 170cm..

in 1991 he played "Chaplin", when he was 27.
he was really tiny.
5.7 said on 23/Dec/12
Arguing over a cm? Are you all 12?
Arch Stanton said on 21/Dec/12
There's an interview on him on Craig Ferguson and proportionally he looks the same height as Tom Cruise. 172cm I think would be about right.
leonari said on 14/Dec/12
Excelsior: So a 47 year old male who smokes has already lost close to an inch? Tell me: Where do these ideas come from?? Do you dream this BS at night or?? You have to do real bad physical work to lose height at 47 and smoking does many things but not shrink people during middle age. Maybe you are a kid and think 47 is old. Well wake up call my friend: It's not!!
TxGrl said on 13/Dec/12
I've seen RDJ in person a few times. The one time I actually spoke to he and the Mrs. I noticed he was at eye level and was not wearing lifts like he often does. A couple of more reasons he appears taller at times is because of how his hair is styled and how he holds his chin up (especially on interviews). Another fact is that he has a bit of a sway back and therefore he has very good posture. I am 5'7"... So I would agree he is 5'7" or 5' 8". Definitely not 5'9". Mrs. Downey is around 5'2", so he towers over her. No matter his height, he is an amazing actor, person, husband and humanitarian.
Chameleon said on 13/Dec/12
No way hes a cm over 5'7
Excelsior said on 13/Dec/12
Peak Height: maybe 5'8"
Today: weak 5'7"

The only thing that makes me doubt 5'6.5" is the fact that he is clearly taller than Zach Galifianakis in Due Date. In that movie he is only wearing normal dress shoes as far as I saw.

Keep in mind this guy smokes cigarettes like it's going out of style, and that may have contributed to an obvious shrinking.

Also keep in mind that the those big tennis shoes that he is seen wearing while standing next to Jude Law have more of a lift that meets the eye. The white heel on the sneaker looks about 2-2.5 inches, but he's probably standing on 4-5 inches in reality to match well to 6'0" Jude.
Chameleon said on 10/Dec/12
He is 5'7 as I also had shown he was shorter than 5'8 andrew mccarthy
lol93 said on 9/Dec/12
This guy is 5'8 look at him with jude law, he is not under 5'8
jerry said on 5/Dec/12
I think 5'8" is about right, here are pictures of him with gwenyth paltrow in iron man, even though he seems to be taller than her, there are pictures of him wearing high heels (see below on the link) Click Here
Arch Stanton said on 3/Dec/12
Downey is actually Six foot 2 and a half. His new zapatero makes Marilyn Manson type goth boots with 5 inch platforms, WITH inside hidden 2 inch lift. The reason? Anybody who calls him for wearing 5 inch platforms he can say "these only give me 5 inches, I'm virtually 5 ft 10"!
lol93 said on 30/Nov/12
Assuming that Jude law is 182-183 cm in his shoes robert looks like a weak 5'8 with him in my opinion or close to 5'8 Click Here Click Here so 5'8 is fair for him I believe
leonari said on 28/Nov/12
Agreed Shredder!
Second Wind Jim said on 23/Nov/12
Robert Downey is closer to 5'
7" than he is to 5'8". Funny how little man actors have big egos and insecurity abouth their veritical challenges.
RDJ's heal said on 13/Nov/12
Danimal is right. I watched a few of those snl's and he is towered over by the cast. Dennis miller is listed at 5'9" and has at least three inches over RDJ. I'll tell you this, he was not over 5'8" in those years. More like 5'6". He must have went through a growth spurt.
sabot said on 10/Nov/12
5'10 is not 175cm, but ~178cm. I agree again, 171cm for him.
Rudi Bukit said on 9/Nov/12
Rob looked at the same height with gwyneth by end of avengers. But rob worn sneakers and gwyneth on her barefoot. Gwyneth is 5'10 (175) that ever mentioned in several webs. I thought sneakers that worn by him was such as lift shoes maybe.. So it's fair if we say Robert approximately 5'7 - 5' 7,5.
Will said on 7/Nov/12
I thought Downey Jr. was short but he seemed to be at least 5'8 1/4" tall. That is without his shoes or lifts on.
leonari said on 5/Nov/12
Ria: Yep he wishes .
laurasnow said on 4/Nov/12
according to yahoo's post about short celebs, hes 5'7
RDJ's heal said on 1/Nov/12
Knowing how he lifts so much, he probably stood on his tip toes in his mug shot.
sabot said on 1/Nov/12
I agree with you guys, 170cm (5'7) for this guy, maybe 171cm.
Even with his massive customs in Avengers, he is shorter then barefoot 5'8.5
Paltrow.
existential.man said on 29/Oct/12
I think he is 5 foot 7 without his giant lifts.
Dmeyer said on 29/Oct/12
His thin sneakers With lift give about 2" and the bigger ones about 3 in
Silent d said on 28/Oct/12
No way he is 5 foot 5. He doesn't look as small as david spade, rob schneider, al pacino and a few others. He is small but not that small. 173cm
Dmeyer said on 28/Oct/12
Sometimes wear elevator sneakers 0.6 Heel plus 2 in lift those give just 2 inches total most Guys à round him havé 1 inchers hé might not get as Mush boost as we think and yet looks à descent height
Chameleon said on 26/Oct/12
How come no comments on my pics lmao...

RDJ = 170cm and not a cm more. Delusional folks
Dan said on 25/Oct/12
Here he is standing with Jude Law, forcing his posture to appear taller. His massive customs have made yet another appearance. Does he not realise how ridiculous he looks wearing these things? Click Here
rdj's heal said on 25/Oct/12
I can't imagine anything over 5'7" and that pushing it imo.. Check out the 3-4" lifts here. Love you RDJ. Your just a short ass like me:)

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Shaun said on 24/Oct/12
5'7.5". Wears massive wedged shoes and doesn't even feel embarrassed to hide his heels like Simon Cowell does. He's 5'10" range in his customs.
John said on 23/Oct/12
Rob this pic says it all regarding Downey's aware for his height

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Lo Sgozzatore said on 18/Oct/12
O_O Patrick in that pic, he looks good 4 inches taller than Mark Ruffalo. But look at his shoes, they're ridicolous. If Mark Ruffalo is 5'8, he's about 5'9 in shoes and those shoes must give near 5 inches to Robert. Is that possible, Rob?
Editor Rob
it's a walking shot, which might not be as good as if both were standing with same posture
Louis said on 16/Oct/12
LOL
Downey and ruffalo both need downgrade, downey 169-170 ruffalo 167-168
Patrick said on 16/Oct/12
Rob, he needs an upgrade to 6'. Here is a pic of him walking next to Mark Ruffalo and he looks to be about 4 inches taller. Click Here
Dan said on 15/Oct/12
I always thought he was about 5'8" until I watched "The Avengers". There is a scene where we see a full body shot of him standing with Gwyneth Paltrow. In the scene, she was barefoot. He is wearing boots - and they were the EXACT same height. If she is 5'8", then RDJ has to be a hell of a lot shorter, like 5'6" or perhaps even less. He wears lifts and he admits it, so who knows how many inches he had stuffed into his shoes for that scene... Click Here
Louis said on 11/Oct/12
from what year is photo with mcdowell, are there more photos of downey from that year, i really want to see shoes that he was wearing back there
RisingForce said on 11/Oct/12
He can look taller than I initially thought in lifts and elevators. I think anything from 5'9"-5'10" is believable for Mel Gibson, so lets say Rob's 5'9.5" listing is accurate. At about 1:55 in this video, you see Downey walk over to Mel and they look very similar in height. Click Here Their height could vary in pictures so the video is the best reference, but here are some pics anyway. Click Here Click Here Downey's legs definitely look too long next to Gibson. Click Here This shot really shows how big Downey's shoes were. Click Here
RisingForce said on 8/Oct/12
I'd like to see Downey standing next to someone in those 3 inch stripper heels.The exterior heel is certainly no less than 2.5", and I do believe he has lifts inside. I haven't seen Iron Man 2, but I liked the first one, even though I usually don't watch many superhero movies, so I'll watch it soon and try to look for a scene when Downey has those heels. As far as his wife, leonari, well I don't know how tall she is, but that'd be a good reference. However, I think Downey in movies and premieres prior to the mid 00'swould give a good idea about his height. Especially 80's and early 90's when I'm pretty sure he didn't where lifts. I remember one of his 80's movies where he was a bit shorter than Kiefer Sutherland.

Raskolinikov, I wasn't including his hair when I said he could pull off about 5'10". For example, if you include all of his hair, he's 5'10" in shoes even in his mugshot. But to pull off 5'10", Downey would have to measure about 5'11" in elevators, which is about what a 5'10" man would measure in normal shoes. If Jude Law is really 5'11" then Downey pulled off looking a solid height next to him.

Here's a good video of Law and Downey, you see them together from about 1:55 on. Click Here You can see how Law can lose posture, but even so, he doesn't look to be standing much more than an inch taller than Downey that night. This shows how big Downey's elevators were. Click Here

You cansee Downey with Jude Law at about 0:34, which shows Jude is still clearly taller. Click Here You can see how Downey's Stallone posture and elevator boots compared to Jude's posture can make them look within a half inch in height. Click Here

I do think Downey is looking close to 5'10" in these videos if Law's listing is correct. He'd have to measure at least 5'10.5" in elevators because I don't see 2 inches between them. I'm pretty set on 171-172 cm for Downey. No less than 171, imo, but definitely no more than 173, which seems a bit generous to me. At that height, he can look 5'9.5", and sometimes 5'10" in lifts and elevators.
leonari said on 7/Oct/12
Rising: These pics have been posted before as you know but they sure are priceless. If you look at these pics from head to toe he looks a strong 5'10 wearing these Stripper boots. I think they give a full 3 inches over barefoot height which would make sense. Downey height 5'7.25- 5'7.5" plus 3 "real" inches puts him at around 179. Robs estimation is close but a tad too high in my humble opinion. He looks below 5'8" barefoot on the beach with his wife (who is real short btw).
Raskolinikov said on 7/Oct/12
To make the mugshot measurement inaccurate Downey would have to either A, be wearing shoes which give him more height than what is thought, or B, be standing a little further from the chart and closer to the camera--or both at once. It's as simple as that. So since it's possible for both the mugshot to be accurate and for his 5ft8 height to be "illusory" this mugshot picture hasn't any greater authority than any other picture at all. It's interesting what Rising Force said, though: Downey can pull off 5ft10 in "big" lifts. Surely a man even 5ft7 1/2, with his hair combed/spiked up as Downey often has it, can hit the illusion of 5ft10 quite easily in normal dress shoes without such conspicuous lifts. In which case, if 5ft10 is the tallest he can achieve with those huge shoes on, then surely he must be less than 5ft7 1/2 barefoot! Who knows, I could be wrong.
RisingForce said on 6/Oct/12
Hey shredder, if it helps, I remember the person reporting Downey's supposed 5'7"n claim. it was someone claiming there uncle was the prison guard and they said the guard asked Downey "You're a little guy. How tall are you, around 5 foot 7?" And Downey supposedly replied "Yeah, around that mark." I'm still trying to find a legit height claim from Downey. He's talked about height a number of times, but I've never found a claim from him! I'm pretty sure he'd claim 5'9", which is what he's usually been listed at, But who knows? He may own up to only being around 5'8", or he may make a wild claim like 5'10"? I've also seen him listed at that height, believe it or not. And I think the 5'10" listings were from some 80's articles when he looked much shorter and didn't wear lifts.

You're right Jack, he can pull off near 5'10" in big lifts, but lifts are an understatement.

The first time I saw Downey's shoes from Iron Man 2, the phrase that instantly came to mind was stripper heels. Click Here Click Here Not only is the heel about 3 inches, which is almost unheard of these days for a mens boot, but you can see there's even a bit of a platform in the front, which makes me think he had lifts built inside the boot in addition to massive heels. Hell, Downey's exterior heel is as big as most women's heels.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a bigger picture, but here's a shot of Downey's elevator sneakers from the first Iron Man. Click Here
Jack said on 4/Oct/12
Rob he looked kinda tallish like 5'10" in Iron Man. Maybe lifts?
Editor Rob
yes he wears beefed up shoes in many iron man and avengers shots.
heny said on 3/Oct/12
I always thought he was taller, 5'10" or slightly below mark, but 5'8"?
leonari said on 30/Sep/12
Great Rob! Would love to see the Top secret "consider list"
RisingForce said on 29/Sep/12
Hey Rob, I have to wonder, what celebrities are on your consider list?
Editor Rob
it's top secret!
RisingForce said on 28/Sep/12
He looked 5'9" in shoes to me in the mugshot, but he was standing in front so that could add some height. And I wouldn't assume Downey was in lifts in the Malcolm McDowell picture since that was from 2003, which I believe was before Downey started wearing lifts/heels/elevators. The earliest I saw Downey wear shoes like that was the 2006 pics with Keanu Reeves when Downey was literally wearing 70's style platform shoes. Downey has started wearing lifts constantly around 2007. My guess is 5'7.5", but I do think 5'8" is possible, he did look it in Us Marshals, iirc. I think Downey and Cruise would be very close in height barefoot, perhaps even the same height, though I do think Cruise could be a bit taller, maybe 1 cm.
leonari said on 28/Sep/12
Will you think about it Rob? Please. All signs point to the fact he is below 5'8"
Editor Rob
i have downey on my consider list, 172 might turn out closest
leonari said on 26/Sep/12
I really think it's time for a litlle downgrade Rob. What do you say?
Louis said on 26/Sep/12
Maybe 171 in morning if he wasn't in big shoes but this is downey, i can't even imagine him wearing regular shoes
Shaun said on 26/Sep/12
5 ft 7 and a half.
Louis said on 26/Sep/12
If Rob downgrades him, there are many celebrities who also needs downgrade, j black, stiller, mcconaughey... And Jude Law needs one big downgrade
Louis said on 26/Sep/12
Louis your estimation is way Off . Lifts or not Robert is not below 5'7".

He looks 170 with mcdowell if he was in lifts he can't be above 168
leonari said on 26/Sep/12
I always said that Downey is 5'7. Probably a strong one at that but 171 is his max height and always has been. Good that people are starting to agree... Louis your estimation is way Off . Lifts or not Robert is not below 5'7". But he hasn't seen a full 5'8" barefoot during this lifetime. Probably not even morning height straight Out of bed.
Louis said on 26/Sep/12
This is definitely not best photo to compare, but i think there is 3cm difference between them
Louis said on 25/Sep/12
Rob said McDowell looked 173, downey is 170 only if he had normal shoes, but i doubt that
My opinion 166-168
Louis said on 25/Sep/12
the shredder
you said he's worst lift wearer, if he is than he has to be below 170
Louis said on 24/Sep/12
@the shredder
He looks maybe 170 on this photo, and who knows how big shows he had
Do you still think 172?
Dean said on 23/Sep/12
When he went to prison a few years ago he was listed as 5'7".
RisingForce said on 22/Sep/12
I agree with Rob's range, I've thought 5'7.5"-5'8" for a while. While I'm not into guessing to the quarter inch, that's why I thought a 5'7.75" listing just like Cruise would be perfect. It sums up that he's a weak 5'8" since it's possible he's that height, but I think he's a bit under most of the day. There are times when Downey can seem even shorter such as some of his pre-lift days and sometimes looking shorter than he should in big lifts, but I doubt he's below 5'7.5".
Wooga said on 20/Sep/12
the shredder says on 31/Aug/12
a flat weak 5'8 max , but most likely 5'7.5 , he is 5'8 in his mugshot and he had flip flops on .


Don't Mugshots add an inch though? Thought someone said that. I think 5 foot 7-7.5 is fair.
leonari said on 19/Sep/12
Danimal: Please stop it man. There is no way he is below 169. I would bet my fortune on it. Probably he is 171-172. Not a full 5'8" but way above your "below 5'6" bull.
Chameleon said on 17/Sep/12
I also showed he is smaller than 5'8 like 5'7 max but everyone ignores it lol, hell even ages ago the pic with Gibson put him at 5'7 maximumm.
Len said on 14/Sep/12
5'8" is just laughable for Downey. I met him at Earth Day at UC Davis one time, many years back. He was tiny... maybe 5'6" at most.

Good lookin' dude in person though.
RisingForce said on 13/Sep/12
Robert in his sneakers stuffed with lifts is pulling off looking like a 5'9.5", weak 5'10" guy if Don Cheadle is 5'8", imo. Click Here Their eye level makes them look even closer than that, but Downey clearly has a bigger forehead despite Cheadle being a bit closer to the camera. The typical rules of lifts don't really apply with Downey since he goes overboard to the point where he's basically falling out of his shoes, but I doubt he's getting more than 3 inches from sneakers if that.

So if Cheadle is 5'8", then I'd think Downey is at least in the strong 5'7", weak 5'8" change midday/evening. Personally, I think giving Downey a listing like Rob did for Cruise at 5'7.75" would make the most sense. He's probably more like that, or maybe 5'7.5" so I think the listing in between would be the most logical.
Dan said on 13/Sep/12
From what I've seen, he looks 5'7 to me. But I'll bow down to your superior knowledge haha :)
Mike said on 12/Sep/12
He looks like a 169cm man barefooted. With lifts just like what we see in Avengers, he can hit near 180cm.
Jack said on 3/Sep/12
He could be 5'7'75"(172 cm)...
leonari said on 3/Sep/12
Guesser: Chris Evans 5'9"- 5'10"? Chris Evans is at least 180 cm but believe me he is taller: around 182 cm. Downey looking tall in Iron man? Have you seen the lifts he wore for this movie?? I mean come on!! Robert is not 5'8" and far from 5'9". On a good day he is probably 171 cm fat.
Chameleon said on 3/Sep/12
He isnt more than 5'7
Guesser said on 2/Sep/12
He looks too tall in Iron Mans and Avengers he looks against 6 ft. Chris Evans 5'9-5'10. Maybe he has taller shoes or something. But I'd say 5'8 min 5'9 max.
the shredder said on 31/Aug/12
a flat weak 5'8 max , but most likely 5'7.5 , he is 5'8 in his mugshot and he had flip flops on .
leonari said on 30/Aug/12
5'5" is fantasy. But a full 5'8"? Not in my book. There are too many short pics when he is on the beach for example. He looked way shorter in his 80's movies...171 cm guy. Great personality.
WalkingTall 6ft 3.25in said on 28/Aug/12
I have to comment on this guy,he simply looks ridiculous with those shoe lifts and with that overly good posture.The guy is trying way too hard to look taller but who cares,it doesnt matter if you're 5'8 or 5'10 as long as you're a great actor which Robert definitely is.
Chameleon said on 28/Aug/12
He is a 5'7 max guy
Gump said on 28/Aug/12
Look at this barefoot pics with his wife listed at 5'3. Click Here
He is 5'5 max , this is the best proof ! Rob , are you agree with that ?
Editor Rob
in the shot he looks short, not sure about the 5ft 5 though
Beedoo said on 25/Aug/12
I found the article I mentioned earlier as a file, but I'm having trouble finding the source post I saved it from. My quote was wrong - the article lists RDJ as 162cm (5'3"), not 163cm (5'4").

I'll upload the scan to link for everyone at the first chance I get. (And has anyone else seen a recent photo where he's clinging to a hanging chain in a button-down and slacks? My first thought was of Elijah Wood, oddly. Or maybe it's not so odd. I'm positive now that, thanks to RDJ himself or folks responsible for his publicity, reports of Downey's height have been greatly exaggerated...)
Woland said on 24/Aug/12
5'7.5 - 5'8 seems accurate. In Avengers movie 5'9 G Palthrow had to be barefoot in scenes with him wearing some serious lifts, and he was still only inch taller than her.
Dmeyer said on 14/Aug/12
Hé CAN look about 5'10 in elevator sneakers With a 0.6 in outside Heel íˆven if hé has 2 in lifts inside hé will get ní´ more than 2.1 in total Heel , and yet look over 5'9 like hé could be near 5'11 shoes on ,
Beedoo said on 13/Aug/12
I am so confused.

The first reference to Downey Jr's adult height that I saw was an article scan, originally written around the release of "Chaplin", in which the author was touting all the similarities between the two entertainers... on that page (which I'll have to scrounge around for sometime)RDJ was listed as 163cm, which, at best, equates to 5'4" or 5'5".

As a 5'6" guy myself who's been compared to "compact-bodied" public figures more times than I care to count, I really doubt it's possible, with RDJ's build, that he's over 5'6" or 5'7". A barefoot measure of 5'5" seems most likely.
Admiral said on 7/Aug/12
back in the 90's early 2000's he was a 5'7.5"-5'8 guy , since 2008 or so he can look as tall as 5'11, he clearly wears high quality lifts otherwise I can't explain what's up with this sudden "growth spurt"
Jar3d said on 2/Aug/12
He might be 5'7 which I think he is.
But hey you gotta give him that he gets the ladies wet.
I think 5'7" Flat is his height.
Chameleon said on 2/Aug/12
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whats that? Smaller than 5'8 Andrew again!
Chameleon said on 2/Aug/12
You keep refusing to believe that he is 5'7?? clearly he is not pushing 5'8!! Hell werent you the one who even said Andrew 5'8 was taller than him and u even posted pics yet u actually believe this guy is pushing 5'8?? You baffle me. Look at the pics

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That, is NOT, 5'8.
the shredder said on 1/Aug/12
5'7 max with James Woods ? James is in front of him and that is not 3.5 inches !
Louis said on 1/Aug/12
If he was in that footwear, than he is probably 171 so that makes tom cruise 169-170
Chameleon said on 1/Aug/12
Well he sure doesnt look more then a flat 5'7 with James Woods and Ellen, nor with Gibson and nor with Andrew, and he said 'Im 5'7' and looks every inch of it, yet people think he's pushing 5'8 here. Sigh.
leonari said on 31/Jul/12
Rob: I agree. He is above a flat 5'7" but I don't see a full 5'8". 5 feet 7.5 would be perfect!
the shredder said on 31/Jul/12
So if they were then what would you so is his range ?
Editor Rob
close to 5ft 8 or 5ft 7.5, a 5ft 7 flat I don't know...
the shredder said on 31/Jul/12
lol , Rob , I think this was his footwear for the mug ...

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Editor Rob
looks pretty thin
the shredder said on 30/Jul/12
Rob , how come you do have him at 5'8 ? If you think he had shoes in mugshot then he is under 5'8 !
Editor Rob
he could be 5ft 7.5, but sometimes I think even with some elevator shoes he manages to look taller than a flat 5ft 7 could manage with them.
Chameleon said on 30/Jul/12
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With 179cm tops James Woods, not even 5'7.
Chameleon said on 30/Jul/12
No he clearly is nothing over 5'7.
the shredder said on 30/Jul/12
I heard something 5'7 out of his mouth and somebody backed me up ... He admit 5'7 in jail . He might claim 5'7 , but he can be honest and is still minimum 5'7 .
Chameleon said on 30/Jul/12
Shredder werent you the one who heard him admit he was 5'7? He is not more then 5'7.
the shredder said on 30/Jul/12
Rob , if he had prison shoes in the mug , what would you list him then ?
Editor Rob
I'm sure he might have them on, but how thick were the shoes?
the shredder said on 29/Jul/12
Under a legit 5'7 is not even worth it ...

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BigT said on 29/Jul/12
170-172 cm, under 170 is crazy.
leonari said on 28/Jul/12
Tarik: I never said below 5'7". He is above that mark. He just doesn't reach the full 5'8". Thats all...
the shredder said on 28/Jul/12
He is a legit 5'7 or If barefoot a legit 5'8 , the mugshot proves ... barefoot or 1 inch prison shoes !
Tarik said on 27/Jul/12
leonari : Ok he may need a downgrade but he is definitely not under 5'7. In Due Date, he looked to be a good 2-3 inches taller than Zach Galifiniakis who is 5'6 and wasn't wearing lifts.
leonari said on 25/Jul/12
Tarik:You are a bit clueless. Worst lift wearer n Hollywwod. He needs a downgrade if anything not an upgrade!!
the shredder said on 25/Jul/12
lol , lifts in jail ? the most he had would have is prison shoes . Not under a legit 5'7 and if barefoot then 5'8 .
Louis said on 25/Jul/12
If he is 5'8 1/4 on mugshot and didn' have lifts or elevators than he is 5'7, but he is constantly in big footwear, 5'5 to 5'6 is ok for him
the shredder said on 25/Jul/12
Well under 5'7 and over 5'8.5 is insane ... look at his mugshot , he looks about 5'8 1/4 .
Tarik said on 24/Jul/12
It's tough to determine his real height. I watched Due Date recently and there were some scenes where he looked indeed 5'8 while in others he looked 5'10 or even 5'11 and I have no idea if he was wearing elevator shoes in this movie. Rob, I think he perhaps needs a small upgrade.
Louis said on 15/Jun/12
and Downey at 5'6 supports all comments on many sites that Jude Law is short and no more than 5'8
Louis said on 15/Jun/12
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interesting comment: He's *teeny* though. I've met him several times in and around ever Starbucks on the Westside and while he is still a hottie (and I am totally turned off by short men so that is saying something). He's barely taller than I am (5'3-4″). Nice guy, very down to earth, smiles, makes eye contact, will talk to you if you talk to him but he's teeny (he and I are usually in flip flops so he was sans lifts). The lifts may not be his idea but a matter of cinematic necessity. I would be taller than him in heels. I agree with the 5'5″ maybe 5'6″ estimate
the shredder said on 15/Jun/12
Danimal says on 15/Jun/12
the shredder says on 8/Jun/12
Rob , i think 5'7.75 or so fits , 5'8 andrew mccathy was taller .

You're so off on all your estimates.

It would be a better fit then 5'8 , and your estimates are off ... 5'6.75 Cruise and 6'0 Will Smith .
Danimal said on 15/Jun/12
the shredder says on 8/Jun/12
Rob , i think 5'7.75 or so fits , 5'8 andrew mccathy was taller .

You're so off on all your estimates.
Danimal said on 15/Jun/12
Jesse says on 14/Jun/12
5'7 no more, probably less

I agree. He was barely taller than Madonna in heels in the mid 80's when he was a cast member on Saturday Night Live and she was the musical guest performer and they stood side by side. This was PRE-lift days.
Jesse said on 14/Jun/12
5'7 no more, probably less
the shredder said on 14/Jun/12
Rob , check this out ? Click Here

He looks 5'7 with 5'8 Andrew
Editor Rob
one day I'll watch the film again and see how he stacks up, by that time he was done growing most certainly.
Ciccio said on 12/Jun/12
I met Robert many months ago and he was like 2 inches taller than me (5'6), so I think 5'8 would probably be right
the shredder said on 8/Jun/12
Rob , i think 5'7.75 or so fits , 5'8 andrew mccathy was taller .
puzzled said on 6/Jun/12
if you asked him how tall he is what would he say? would he admit to wearing lifts? he looks ridiculous next to jude law looking the same height as him but with shorter arms and long lower legs because of the lifts.
EFX Man said on 4/Jun/12
He's 5'6 5'7" tops. Stood next to his wee full sized body scan used for costuming etc.
leonari said on 5/Feb/12
Andrea : ...... In 7-8 years that was the dumbest comment to date. Please take a hike!! For good.
Faramir said on 29/Jan/12
Taller than John Schneider??? Quit smoking that ****.
ANDREA[ITA] said on 28/Jan/12
Rob, just give an explanation to all this proves...
ANDREA[ITA] said on 27/Jan/12
Nothing to say, Rob? :)
Sam said on 26/Jan/12
Downey Jr did look maybe a hair taller than Cruise in photos taken after Tropic Thunder, although who knows on the footware
Anonymous said on 4/Jul/09
He is 5 ft 7in.

Some of you guys look at red carpet pics and suggest that women are wearing 5 inch heels and men are completely flat... Wake up, people. Those dress shoes guys are wearing have at least 1.5-2 inches high heels. Even more in some cases. It is not like guys are barefoot.

He looked same height with SJP back then when and I am sure she was wearing high heels. 5 ft 7 in is a very good estimate. The guy is handsome as it can be so who cares?
James said on 25/Jun/09
lol robers dad is 6'3 but I must say though Robert really seems to take after his mum in the looks and height department.
James said on 25/Jun/09
Robert Downey Jr's dad looks quite tall and even in chunky shoes he's nowhere near as tall as his farther.
James said on 25/Jun/09
Yeah but at times he can look a very strong 5'8
leonari said on 25/Jun/09
James: Never is Robert 174 cm. Even the full 5'8" given here is too much. In my book he is 5'7" or a tad over most of the day
James said on 24/Jun/09
In the movie Charlie Chaplin which Robert starred in a women said to his character regarding his height "You'd be devestating if you were 6 inches taller". To be fair I think Robert Downey could be 174cm.
burby said on 21/Jun/09
IMHO Douglas looked a strong 5ft10 in Wonder boys, but then again that movie was filmed 10 years ago, and while there were many footwear shots in that movie with no questionable footwear visible, editing may prove otherwise.
Mr T-Cakes said on 21/Jun/09
cb's pictures were classic: he looks as if he got those boots off of Kiss. And Da Beast is right about Downey being shorter than most average-height looking actors. Douglas is down as 5ft9 here, and he was also a couple of inches shorter than Mel Gibson in Air America. Who is also down as five-nine.
Daniel said on 20/Jun/09
I believe that he is about 5'8 or a weak 5'9. I was watching "Tropic Thunder" last night and he looked about 5'10. I guess it was due to the fact that his co-stars, Ben Stiller and Jack Black are so short. It probably gave the illusion of him being 5'10.
Da Beast said on 19/Jun/09
Before I started really paying attention to RDJ's height, I would have never believed him to be 5'8" or under. But he has been dwarfed by actors who don't strike me as tall ie Michael Douglas (always seemed no more than 5'10 to me) and Tommy Lee Jones (could be 6' but I think he's just a shade under that). His scenes with Heather Graham in Two Girls and a Guy should prove beyond a doubt, that he's no taller than 5'8". Whenever they stood side-by-side, Graham looked just a tad taller and she's only listed as 5'8". Mind you, she was barefoot in some of those scenes.
cb said on 17/Jun/09
i believe Robert dowenys mugshot was done with his shoes on. I think his real height is 5'7" at best. I really do like robert downey but even i could not stop myself from laughing when i saw this. Just take a look at his shoes. Gives him at least 3 inches.Click Here
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Mr T-Cakes said on 17/Jun/09
Burby's height estimate for Downey seems fair to me.
burby said on 16/Jun/09
I believe Maguire to be 5ft 7.75, he just gets sightings to be smaller because of bad posture. Douglas with bad posture looked 3 inches taller than Downey in that movie. As for Downey, I believe he is 5ft 6.75 midday military posture in a stadiometer. Why 5ft 6.75 you ask? Well for one , he cannot even hit 5ft 10 in those elevator sneakers he wore for the Iron man 1 photos with Paltrow and terrance Howard. If he was actually 5ft 7.5-5ft 8 he would hit it easy and be over 5ft 10 in those monsters.
Da Beast said on 16/Jun/09
Yeah, he looked at least a full 5 inches shorter than Lee Jones in US Marshal and about an inch shorter than both Joe Pantoliano and Wesley Snipes who are confirmed at 5'9". It was surprised to see how small (both in height and stature/frame) he looked next to Tommy Lee Jones.

Speaking of Tobey Maguire, you see that he and RDJ are pretty much the same height as they stood side-by-side in Tropic Thunder. Who knows if Downey was wearing lifts or not.
Mr T-Cakes said on 15/Jun/09
good call, Burby. What height we talking about for Maguire? Did you also notice the height difference between Michael Douglas and Downey? Da Beast was talking about Downey being noticably shorter than 5ft9 Snipes, and Douglas is estimated around the 5ft9/10 mark. If he's visibly shorter than these average-height actors, then what height we talking about for him?
Barry Langcaster said on 13/Jun/09
Does apear to be 5'8 in height, I also was watching US marshals recently and Downey jr was a good several inches minus in comparison to tommy lee jones who tops out around 5'11, it is safe to assure robert downey is a centimeter over or under 5'8.
burby said on 12/Jun/09
Saw wonder boys today, Tobey Maguire in slippers looked the same height as Downey in normal shoes.
TELLEM said on 12/Jun/09
short by hollywood standards? most top hollywood actors are less than 5'10.
Da Beast said on 12/Jun/09
Just watched US Marshals last night and he was much shorter than Tommy Lee Jones in that movie - about 4-5 inches shorter. He was even noticeably shorter than 5'9" Wesley Snipe so I think he's just a hair shorter than 5'8". About average height but short by Hollywood standards.
burby said on 9/Jun/09
Tellem and Frank2, are you thinking Piven height here? 5ft 6.75?
Mr T-Cakes said on 7/Jun/09
in Wonder Boys Downey looked about three-inches shorter than Michael Douglas, who is down as 5ft9/10 on here, but there is always the argument the latter was in lifts. I gather the film would've been from Downey's pre-height-fixation days. He was about as tall as co-star Toby Maguire.
kelly said on 6/Jun/09
I was watching U.S. Marshalls and he's only a few inches shorter than Tommy Lee Jones. I'd say he's 5' 8.5" - 5' 9", but he could have been wearing lifts.
TELLEM said on 5/Jun/09
Frank2 says on 5/Jun/09
Downey's about 5'7". Kilmer is my height or 5'11".

i agree with these estimates. kilmer looked similar to 5'11 tom sizemore's height
Frank2 said on 5/Jun/09
Downey's about 5'7". Kilmer is my height or 5'11".
leonari said on 4/Jun/09
Jessica: He wishes to be 5'9! But is much closer to 5'7
Mr T-Cakes said on 3/Jun/09
I'm perplexed: Downey looked as tall as Val Kilmer in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, but with Harvy keitel below, at five-seven, he looks he could be an inch shorter. I think Josh.J is nearer the mark: but even that might be generous, based on the pic with Keitel. As for the Mugshots: maybe Downey's publicist re-shot it in a studio with him on a box!
Mr T-Cakes said on 31/May/09
seems from TELLEM's pic of Downey with Keitel, if the latter straightened up, he could have an inch or more on the Iron Man star.
Josh.J said on 29/May/09
didnt realise he was so insecure about his height. oh well not everyone comes out great with the fight against gravity.

oh and he looks more like 5'7.5" to me.
burby said on 28/May/09
Downey is no match for his son Click Here
TELLEM said on 28/May/09
robert downey jr. doesn't look any taller than 5'7 harvey keitel here: Click Here
mofo said on 28/May/09
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With stilts like this he should be street walking!
5ft7 at most
burby said on 27/May/09
Lmeister, Downey has to wear moderate heels/lifts in the Richie movie Sherlock Holmes to film better next to Jude Law.
Lmeister said on 27/May/09
Guy Richie (5ft11) looking down on RDJ Click Here He is 5ft8 in the morning and a bit above 5ft7 in the evening.
Mr T-Cakes said on 23/May/09
Someone please check out Downey with Sybil Shepherd in Chances Are:in one scene she is in shoes, but not "heels" as I recall(could be wrong). Now, if Downey were 5ft8, then he wouldn't look "as"short as he did, as Shepherd is meant to be 5ft8. Annoyed also has a good point about the slightly"worms-eye view of the mugshot camera. And TELLEM: no hard feelings(this is just a fun debate after all)
Anonymous said on 22/May/09
5'7 would be my guess.

He is not that much taller than SJP - and they were young back then.
TELLEM said on 22/May/09
Mr T-Cakes says on 22/May/09
How do you explain a source on here saying Downey himself told a prison guard he was 5ft7? First you say Five-seven, then five-nine:make your mind up.............. PS: Mr Downey Jr "is" a married man, you know!


ok then smart guy, post pictures of Robert Downey Jr. looking 5'5. Seriously, post some, since you seem to think you know what your talking about. You say he was on his tip toes in the mugshot, so post some proof of him looking 5'5.
Annoyed said on 22/May/09
I believe it was "around that" when asked by the guard if he was 5'7".

He is a touch under 5'9" in 1" prison shoes which means he would be just under 5'8" barefoot HOWEVER the camera is quite low and Mugshots are deceptive depending on camera height. the camera would have to take a picture straight on his head to be accurate BUT he is around just under 5'8", 5'5" is just too low.
Mr T-Cakes said on 22/May/09
How do you explain a source on here saying Downey himself told a prison guard he was 5ft7? First you say Five-seven, then five-nine:make your mind up.............. PS: Mr Downey Jr "is" a married man, you know!
Mr T-Cakes said on 21/May/09
PS: a source in this site says Downey told a guard he was 5ft7, So was he standing on wee tiptoes to get five-nine, or maybe they DO let lifts in prison. But of course; you're Bob's tailor; who are the rest of us to argue!
Mr T-Cakes said on 21/May/09
OOO, you have to be American, judging by your poor use of the English tongue with nonsensical jabber like "goof", and so forth, so I'll try another more simplified example for our obtuse cousins:with Sibyl Shepherd in Chances Are, who is meant to be 5ft8, she towered over a(get this)BAREFOOT Downey. Conversation over, you schlep: and I don't get embarrassed by anything, but I'll let you indulge youself. Ta!
TELLEM said on 21/May/09
its called lifts u idiot, thats how mel gibson and kurt russell are in diff. range of heights. Now T-cakes, how do you explain robert downey's mugshot at a few hairs under 5'9? 4 inch lifts????!!!! theres no LIFTS in prison u GOOF!. now do some REAL research before embarassing yourself with that pathetic 5'5 estimate!
Annoyed said on 20/May/09
theres your troll Tellem . ;)
burby said on 19/May/09
In the pics with Foxx(posted by leonari), Downey Jrs heels still look suspect, and Foxxs heels look low/below average. Also note that Foxx is not standing as straight as Downey is, so I'm still seeing 3 inches between them.
TELLEM said on 19/May/09
hes not 5'5 u half wit
Mr T-Cakes said on 19/May/09
when will people realise Bobbert Downey Jr is about 5ft5, being generous: he was noticably shorter than Mel Gibson in Air America, who was himself shorter than Kurt Russell, who is 5ft9, at best: Downwey must be tiny, but a terrific actor; one of the best of his generation.
TELLEM said on 17/May/09
5'7.5. i'll wait for someone to roll thru here stating downey jr. has lost height over the years.
A-Bomb said on 17/May/09
I used to think there was a possibility of maybe slightly above 5'8" for Downey - but now I reckon he'd be struggling to hit that mark for much of the day at all
KiLLing JoKe said on 17/May/09
Yeah I'm not sure about Downey's sneakers in this one could they be stuffed? Foxx is wearing very casual shoes that don't give much height. One of those gossip magazines, Star, had an article about Downey's lifts and stated he was 5'7. However, I don't know how much credibility a gossip magazine has..
RisingForce said on 17/May/09
for now i'll stick to 5-8 morning for him, but he looks a flat 5-7 a lot. he has the proportions of a 5-7 guy. with his chunky platforms and sneakers/2 inch lifts combo he can pass for 5-9ish sometimes, just scraping 5-10. maybe with those stripper heels he'll look taller.
leonari said on 16/May/09
Foxx is closer but Robert looks "up" at him:

Click Here
leonari said on 16/May/09
He is like max 2 inches shorter than Foxx but I say he wears lifts. His body screams 5'7" or just a lil bit taller.
check it out:
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burby said on 16/May/09
Guys, take a look at killing jokes post/pics. The actress on the right, Catherine Keener, is listed as 5ft 7 on this site, I can't see her shoes, but even she looks 1 in-1.5 inches taller than Downey in that pic. Even next to average height people like Foxx, Downey looks substantially (3 inches) shorter. I'm beginning to think 5ft 7 MAX for Downey.
the shredder said on 15/May/09
Rob , could Downey be around 5'7 ?
Annoyed said on 13/May/09
thought that myself for ages Jessie but my eyes are opened through all the evidence. He is 5'8.5" morning at most.
jessica said on 13/May/09
I'd say about 5'9", maybe 5' 8.5
the shredder said on 12/May/09
I agree Risingforce and Leonari , he is looking closer to 5'7 , not a flat 5'7 though !
leonari said on 10/May/09
The first time I realized and said to myself: "Hey this guy is my height "was back in 1995 during the movie " ONLY YOU" with Marisa Tomei. He wore flat shoes and typical 90's attire. This is not a full 5'8" guy during the day. Like rising said: With ridiculous footwear he reaches just a real average height of probably 5'9.5". His father is huge and I guess his mother is tiny. Mothers have a bigger influence genetically when it comes to height of their siblings. He and Kiefer are prime example of this reality.
RisingForce said on 9/May/09
thanks leonari. he looked 5-7 in a lot of 80's movies, or atleast that was the impression he gave. i think he was shorter than kiefer sutherland by a bit in some 80's movie. you're right about his height obsession coming after his comeback. his real height is revealed in all of his movies in the 80's and 90's.

to me, he seems in the same range as guys like cruise and wahlberg. all 5-7.5 to 5-8 range imo. cruise wears lifts the right way, wahlberg usually looks his 5-7.5ish height so i doubt he wears them and downey will put anything on his feet. no celebrity is worse with footwear than robert. stripper heels, 2 inch lifts stuffed in sneakers, platform shoes ect. an even in the lifted sneakers/shoes he didn't look that tall, he looked AT BEST to be a weak 5-10.
leonari said on 9/May/09
Once again I am down with Rising. Good to have you back man. I always said that Robert is not a real 5'8" guy. Some time agao people said here: We nailed Robert Downey jr. He is 5'8". I tell you he is below that most of the day. He always looked it in the 80's. His obsession with height came after his comeback a couple of years ago. Robert Downey Jr. is oer 5'7" but not by much. The pic with Glenn above proves what 1) Lifts can do for you (especially when abusing it like Robert) and the 2) classic arm around shoulder stance. Robert in my opinion could be a cm taller than Glenn but not more in reality.
Annoyed said on 9/May/09
so what are we doing? has the torrent of evidence suggesting he is a weak 5'8" at best swayed our train of thought? 5'9" in prison shoes + camera tilt should have been our give away lol. Yeah I'll go with that, 5'8" morning.
RisingForce said on 9/May/09
yeah, he was likely getting a bit of a camera advantage in the mugshot. that often happens. he needed the most ridiculous posture and chunky platform shoes to get within 3 inches of a slouching legit 6-1 keanu reeves. jamie foxx made him look barely 5-7 as well.

i've changed my mind, defintley 5-8 morning height at the most.
TELLEM said on 8/May/09
thats what i think aswell, weak 5'8 (5'7.5 in the day)
RisingForce said on 8/May/09
i agree brad. weak 5-8, pushing 6-0 in those platform stripper heels.
Penny said on 7/May/09
I have seen Robert a few times and once stood face to face for a brief conversation. I am 5'1" so most people are bigger than me. There is no doubt in my mind that Robert is a tiny guy. I don't think there is an ounce of fat on his body and he is well proportioned. His hair sticks up on top which adds height. Most people think I am taller as my hair is naturally curly which adds height. My husband is 5'10 and he seemed to tower over Robert. I would guess Robert's height to be no more than 5'8" but he really could be 5'6".

I don't get why height or lack of bothers guys. Wearing lifts is like wearing a toupee. A bald guy with confidence is much more attractive than one with a bad toupee or a comb over.

Robert is such a smart guy but he is blind or doesn't care how he looks in those ridiculous shoes. At the very least, they are entertaining as they make me laugh.

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Brad said on 7/May/09
Downey Jr. is 5' 8". This is a dead on accurate listing. He's the king of lifts and customs, over Sly.
Annoyed said on 7/May/09
im detecting sarcasm Brad :p hee hee, Glenn is 5'7" here, Downey has his grey Nike elevator sneakers ( really its lifts in these, theyre hideous ) on which give around 2" at LEAST ( 1 inch outside, 1 inside ) and he has 2.5" on Glenn ) but there is pavement and lean I guess, lol, if Glenn is 5'7" then Downey is 5'9.5" in lifted sneakers here.

whats your actual opinion on Robert Downey Jr's height though Brad?
Brad said on 5/May/09
Sure he's 5' 10", he has 2" in the above photo!
Annoyed said on 5/May/09
HAHAHAHAHA 5'10" !!!!!!
leonari said on 4/May/09
Anon: Robert Downey 5'10"? hahahahahaha
anon said on 4/May/09
RDJ is 5' 10". If two guys were the same height, I'm sure one of them wouldn't be taller than the other.
Annoyed said on 2/May/09
Glenn doesnt pick the heights but i actually think Dwoney is a flat 5'8" midday and 5'8.5" morning and about 5'7.75" MAYBE 5'7.5" evening. I know he is never out of lifts and his antics are just poor at times but i doubt he is as low as 5'6" barefoot, remember he was just under 5'9" in prison shoes, doubt they were lifted!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
brian Rio said on 30/Apr/09
Haha it's funny how you have him on here as 5'8! Maybe he is that tall with his super huge lift shoes, but that isn't his height Glen. I've actually had the pleasure of meeting and having a good conversation with him just last week. During the conversation I looked down and noticed his shoes. They looked stuffed and funky looking so I started to wonder why. I'm 5'8 and he was the same height as me or even slightly taller and I'm sure he was wearing lifts, and by the way his shoes looked, I would say he had a good 2inch lift on there. I would say his real height with out shoes would be 5'6. Nothing wrong with that since he is an awesome actor. That's just how tall he is. Glen I don't have physical proof, but I can honestly tell you that 5'8 for Robert is way too generous of you.
TELLEM said on 29/Apr/09
i agree with antonio, except the less part. i'll put downey at 5'7.5
antonio said on 29/Apr/09
Believe me Annoyed, he is too concerned about his height to say "about that" and be anything taller than that. by saying "about that", I would believe he is "that" (5-7)tops, and probably even less.
Annoyed said on 28/Apr/09
d says on 26/Apr/09
when he was in prison he told a guard that he was 5'7.

the prison guard story has been floating about for 3 or 4 years maybe more, i believe it was the guard asked if he was about 5'7" and downey said "about that" , so he admitted he was about 5'7" but that can mean 5'8" or also 5'6" lol ! He aknowledges he is shorter than 5'9" Paltrow but thats the only reference ive ever heard him actually make to his height.
rob said on 26/Apr/09
robert d. is a fine, versatile, great actor.hoping that he will stay "sober" and putting his past in the closet and never to open again.
d said on 26/Apr/09
when he was in prison he told a guard that he was 5'7.
Rick said on 24/Apr/09
Time for a downgrade.
TELLEM said on 23/Apr/09
Lmeister, he looks 2.5 inches shorter than jamie foxx. .
Lmeister said on 23/Apr/09
Next to a solid 5ft9 guy like Jamie Foxx, Robert looks like a weak 5ft8.
KiLLing JoKe said on 22/Apr/09
Star Magazine had an article about the lifts Downey was using on the Iron Man 2 set. They stated that he is 5'7.
leonari said on 21/Apr/09
I agree 100 % Lmeister. Downey is 5'8" in the morning.
D. Ray Morton said on 16/Apr/09
Well-taken, Lmeister. I think I misinterpreted what you guys were saying. He definitely looks ridiculous (whether he cares or not). His legs do look comically long.

I agree that he's probably 5'8" in the morning. It's funny... such a (relatively) small guy and yet such a big attitude. You hear about him getting into fights with other prisoners, etc. The guy must have serious sack.
Lmeister said on 16/Apr/09
I totally agree with you D.Ray Morton, but the thing is that he will look ridiculous in the movie 'cause his legs will look out of proportion eventhough they definitely won't show his shoes in the movie. He could have worn Sherlock Holmes shoes in Ironman 2 those shoes had more moderate heels. BTW no matter he is wearing thick heeled shoes in Sherlock Holmes he still looks shorter than Jude Law and Guy Richie (both are 5ft11). I think 5ft8 is Roberts morning height.
D. Ray Morton said on 15/Apr/09
RisingForce says on 11/Apr/09
But I agree that he's just embarrassing himself.

I'm guessing that he doesn't really give a sh-t what people think. If I had his talent/resume/position in society, i wouldn't give a sh-t, either. I'd paint friggin' KISS dragons on my elevator boots and walk like a pimp. Let the riff raff laugh.
TELLEM said on 14/Apr/09
robert needs help? or his agent?
Lmeister said on 14/Apr/09
LOL those are just ridiculous. The shoes make his legs look way too long and of course the heels are just outrageous. Robert needs help.
Dr Stature said on 13/Apr/09
I wonder if RDJ had to take ballerina lessons to learn how to walk in those things ? lol.. Just when u think that u have seen it all.. Downey continues to out- do himself !! Downey constantly sets the bar for most ridiculous footwear in the history of Celeberty hieghts.COM !! I Nominate Downey as THE CHAMPION!!
leonari said on 13/Apr/09
Vincent: there are way better pics 4 (of the Iroon Man 2 set) posts below yours man.
Vincent B. Gorce said on 11/Apr/09
check out the lifts for Ironman 2
Click Here
RisingForce said on 11/Apr/09
I really like Downey as well. I enjoy him in almost every movie he's been in, even some of those 80's movies he did. But I agree that he's just embarrassing himself. Could you imagine what posters here would say if Pitt, Stallone or Cruise walked around in platform heels?

I can't think of another actor who would wear those these days. And it's not like he's that short, just a little below average. He doesn't need those.
leonari said on 11/Apr/09
EMK: Why is it silly? If some people enjoy lifts let them be!!Do you diss push up bras? Brest implants. Always these negative folks here...annoying
mo66 said on 11/Apr/09
whats the big deal? youre not going to see his boots or shoes on screen, anyways, im sure there wont be any closeups of his boots , once the movie is released.
leonari said on 11/Apr/09
I love Robert Doney Jr. He along with Mickey Rourke and Sly are probably my favorite actors. But this is so pathetic I have no words. Now everybody understands why he mathes up To Terrence Howard and Gwyneth in heels...Cause he is wearing platforms!!! Not shoes with a serious heel...noooo: PLATFORMS!!! Robert Downey could be a strong 5'7" without heels and lifts. Think about it. I need a drink after those pics...
EMK said on 11/Apr/09
I think it is a bit silly to wear lifts, but it also seems an abundant practice in films throughout history. Humphrey Bogart acutally had to stand on a box during Casablanca because Ingrid Bergman was too tall for him to even wear lifts. Even though extreme lifts are, well, extreme, I don't think he's a pioneer in that aspect.
RisingForce said on 11/Apr/09
Robert will put anything on his feet. First the 2 inch lifts bursting out of normal sneakers. Then the chunky platform shoes at premieres, but now he's wearing stripper heels!
Annoyed said on 11/Apr/09
so we can just about write off any height evidence from Iron Man 2. That is trully shameful even if it is for a movie role. there would be no perception of his height if they just let him go normal and without these hilarious and shameful monstrosities.
TELLEM said on 10/Apr/09
he might aswell be walking around in stilts. he already looks like a fool wearing those waffle stompers.
RisingForce said on 10/Apr/09
A lot of women wouldn't even wear those heels.
Brad said on 9/Apr/09
Those are the most ridiculous shoes I've ever seen. This is what you get in motion pictures when the camera goes higher than the knee with short actors. How do you even walk in those monsters?
Dr Stature said on 8/Apr/09
Those are some funny pics J J .....He literaly is wearing Man heels !!!! I bet he still doesn't reach a solid 6 ft in those Stripper Shoes!
RisingForce said on 8/Apr/09
Holy sh*t! He's wearing atleast 4 inch heels!!!! Come on Robert those are bigger heels than what most women wear! Burt Reynolds in the 70's wouldm't even wear those. Imagine if Robert has lifts with those 4 inch heels.

I shouldn't be surprised after his 2 inch lifts in normal sneakers or his platform shoes but Robert has outdone himself. Imagine what he'll wear in the 3rd Iron Man movie. Maybe he's still hoping to reach 6 feet.

Now Robert and Bono are in the finals for the title of most ridiculous footwear.
KiLLing JoKe said on 8/Apr/09
They are like platform shoes from the 70's lol
KiLLing JoKe said on 8/Apr/09
He's at it again. On set of Iron Man 2

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He looks ridiculous! He will tower over Cheadle and the others. They are monstrous.
JJ said on 8/Apr/09
Iron man 2 set:

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At least he's not hiding it any more lol.
resnic said on 8/Apr/09
check out this pic
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el toppo said on 7/Apr/09
um guys, WTF is up with his shoes here!!!!
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Tom said on 6/Apr/09
Wait a second. If Downey's elevator shoes only give 1 1/2 inches MAX over the next guy's loafs, how does it explain the 2+ inches over Glenn. After all Downey has his head tilted.
RisingForce said on 4/Apr/09
I couldn't help but find these pictures funny.
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I found it funny that they're both looking down at his shoes.

Downey in hideous platform shoes again.
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Doug said on 2/Apr/09
My god the shoes this guy wears are embarrassing, this guy wears the most hideously huge lifts I've ever seen, yet he still looks short!! I personally think he is a similar height to Sean Penn, 5'7.5" max.
Annoyed said on 1/Apr/09
sodapop says on 29/Mar/09
rising force you post all those pictures of Downey in lifts and then you say he's 5'8.5, If you think that then why post the pictures??? Its like shooting yourself in the foot! Its clear from the pictures he's around 5'7

Yeah the pics that make Downey look shorter outweigh any other pics 10 - 1 . He s a cool 2 inches clean shorter than Stallone and struggles to even hit 5'11" with monster lifts , even 5'10" is usually a stretch!

But what Rising contributes is solid and gives us a wide spectrum, yes, OWNEY can LOOK 5'7" BUT USUALLY he is a comfortable 5'8" ala the MUGSHOT ! WE KNOW HIS HEIGHT IN PRISON SHOES THAT ARE NO MORE THAN 1" !

But Rising stick with it mate !
sodapop said on 29/Mar/09
rising force you post all those pictures of Downey in lifts and then you say he's 5'8.5, If you think that then why post the pictures??? Its like shooting yourself in the foot! Its clear from the pictures he's around 5'7
RisingForce said on 29/Mar/09
No sodapop you don't make any sense. He looks 5'8" compared to other men with fairly well known heights. They're all in shoes. I'm not comparing him to guys and using their in shoes heights as references.
sodapop said on 29/Mar/09
rising force you don't make sense! With shoes they look 5'8!! So they are shorter!!!!
RisingForce said on 28/Mar/09
You make no sense sodapop. They look 5'8" compared to other people who also wear shoes. Your statement would make sense if everyone aside from Downey and Cruise walked around barefoot.
sodapop said on 27/Mar/09
Ok guys you are being fooled, Robert and Tom Cruise are not 5'8" or 5'9" barefoot. If they look 5'8" with shoes they are 5'7"!!! Think people!
sodapop said on 27/Mar/09
Wasim you are Wrong!! Robert is not 5'8", hes more like 5'7". I'm pretty good a judging height. Go back and watch the movie Weird Science you will see his real height. I'm 5'9.5" and he doesn't look close to my height
Dr Stature said on 20/Mar/09
in regards to OMGs post: please go to celeberty actor .com to discuss his acting ! This site is called Celebrityheight.com.. Robert Downey is an incredible actor... that wears man heals to reach 5 '10 !
Annoyed said on 18/Mar/09
5'8.5" morning, 5'8" midday, 5'7.75" maybe late evening. ;)
OMG said on 17/Mar/09
Whats with all you people!? he is a great actor , thats all you need to care about. I mean if you really want to know, check his height up but you DON'T have to discuss wether or not he is one foot shorter or not! with all due respect but dont you think thats a little pathetic?
Anonymous said on 17/Mar/09
I'm guessing he's about 5-8.75 at the highest and the lowest 5-8.25.

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