I’m not short, but I’m not tall.
After much research throughout the Age of the Internet, I have found that when you average the heights of all American men, that height comes out to be around 5’ 10 ½”, but the median (the most occurring) height of an American man is 5’ 9”. According to all my research based on several different websites, more men in America are my height than any other height: 5’ 9”.
What that has meant for me since high school is that any time I get my picture taken in a group setting, typically only my head is visible. Because I’m not short (so I don’t have to crouch or sit on the first row) nor am I tall (standing head-and-shoulders taller than everyone else). So it has always been awkward for me to find the right place to stand when participating in a group picture. I become a floating head.
There really is something to this concept that the height of 5’ 9” is neither short nor tall, for a man. Men who are simply an inch shorter, at 5’ 8”, are often considered to be short: Robin Williams, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell. While men who are just an inch taller, at 5’ 10”, are considered to be tall: Patrick Swayze, Matt Damon, Eddie Murphy.
It seems 5’ 9” is the most non-distinct and most forgettable height. I’ve had people say to me, after learning my height, say, “I thought you were about 6 feet tall. Really? You’re only 5’ 9”? Stand up…” Of course, for women, being 5’ 9” is definitely a distinct height. Women who are 5’ 9” are considered tall: Mariah Carey, Dianne Sawyer, Cindy Crawford, Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts.
In all my research, I have also found that 5’ 9” is a very popular height for male celebrities and entertainers. Below are some examples of these men. But I will go ahead and make this disclaimer now:
No one can know for sure the height of a celebrity. These are based on multiple websites, in addition to my own “eyeballing” them in comparison and contrast to other actors. While many people think Tom Cruise is only 5’ 7” and that he always wears lifts in his shoes to appear taller, I disagree.
In the movie Vanilla Sky, when his character is arrested for murder, standing in front of the height chart, it is quite clear he is 69 inches tall (5’ 9”). In the movie Rain Main, he walks alongside Dustin Hoffman, who is 5’ 6”- the 3 inch height difference is pretty obvious. And in Minority Report, Tom Cruise stands directly facing Colin Farrell, who is 5’ 10”- it’s plain to see that Tom Cruise is only an inch shorter. Lastly, he was married to Nicole Kidman, who is 5’ 10”, who always appeared to be only one inch taller.
Famous Men who are 5’ 9”:
Johnny Depp, Michael Jackson, Bret Michaels, Robert Redford, Dick Clark, Ryan Seacrest, Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, Richard Gere, Eminem, Greg Kinnear, Tony Danza, Kirk Cameron, Usher, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Michael C. Hall (star of Dexter), Jon Bon Jovi, Jack Nicholson, Rob Thomas (lead singer of Matchbox Twenty), Robert Englund (the actor who played Freddy Krueger), Naveen Andrews (Sayid on LOST)
Famous Men who are 5’ 9” and of Jewish Descent:
Albert Einstein, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Simon Cowell (American Idol judge), Sylvester Stallone (his mother was half-Jewish, half-French), Howie Mandell, Bronson Pinchot (Balki from the ‘80’s sitcom, Perfect Strangers), Jon Lovitz, William Shatner, Justin Long, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shia Lebeouf, Sean Penn
Interested in knowing which famous people are the same height as you? There’s a website for that: http://www.celebheights.com/s/compare.php
That's me in the middle of the top row in the black vest; surprisingly, not just a floating head.
nick, you are so funny! i’ve never seen anyone observing height and posting about it before! you’re truly one of a kind. lol love it.
im 5 9.5 to, i agree. Im just average, its actally weard walking down the street and feeling, well/ average
Emma Watson is 5’9″ without heels. Emma Watson is the same height as Julia Roberts. Emma Watson’s shoe size is UK 7 or US 9. Emma Watson is 6’3″ in her 6 inch platforms.
Emma Watson’s brother, Alex Watson is 6’2″ in his bare feet. He was 5’10″ when he was 15. He is now 6’2″ with UK size 10 1/2 feet.
nope she’s 5’6
Being a solid 5′ 9.25″ guy, I must say it is pretty weird! I feel pretty tall when I’m standing in the bus, but when I walk around my college, I see a dozen guys who are shorter than me, another dozen who tower over 6’2″, and the rest look 5’11″ by virtue of their hair. I feel slightly short, but I know that if I grew my hair like others do, I’d probably be the same height as many MANY guys.
Kashfia – huh? Emma Watson is 5’3″, and her brother Alex is 5’8″. Neither was mentioned in this post, so why mention them?
Eric, I’ve tried, but I just don’t understand what you asking or saying.
Daniel Radcliffe is 5’9″. His shoe size is 9.5 UK or 10.5 US.
Thank you so much, Kashfia. I will add him to the list.
Daniel Radcliffe is not 5’9..He’s 5’5 1/4..shoe size doesn’t matter, I’m 5’6 1/2and I’ve got the shoe size of 11 1/2…so does this mean I’m a six footer?not all shoe sizes fits to their height, i got a friend who’s apparently taller than me (5’8″) anh has the shoe size of 9 1/2..SEE?!?!?!
Daniel Radcliffe is definitely not 5’9. He gets a lot of short jokes, and why would people make those jokes if he’s average height. From what I understand, and have constantly read, Dan is only 5’6.
No, Daniel Radcliffe is really 5’9″. I thought he was 6’0″. Rupert Grint is 6’1″. My brother is going to be at least 6’2″ by the time he is 18. A lot of 6’2″ men call Daniel Radcliffe short.
No Daniel Radcliffe is 5’5
Rupert Grint is about 5’8
DUH
Daniel Radcliffe is 5’4.5″, and Rupert Grint is 5’10″.
guys please do some research
daniel radcliffe=5’5
rupert grint=5’7-5’8
emma watson=5’4-5’5
Look on celebheights.
that “best guess for…” on the top of google can be very inaccurate
My dad is 6’5″. Daniel Radcliffe stood next to him and he was 8 inches shorter than him so Daniel Radcliffe is definitely 5’9″. I am 11 years old and I have not hit puberty. I am over 5’0″. My breasts are completely flat like a boy’s. Even girls who are shorter than me have already hit puberty.
My dad is 6’5″. His shoe size is 13. He hit puberty very late. I am 11 years old. I am over 5’0″. My shoe size is 7. I have not hit puberty. I will start developing breasts when I am 14. I will get my periods when I am 16 or 17. The Phelps twins are 6’5″ and Daniel Radcliffe looked 8 inches shorter than them so Daniel Radcliffe is 5’9″.
False. Daniel Radcliffe is 5’5
Emma Watson is 5’9″ in her bare feet. She was 5’6″ when she was 15. Taylor Momsen is 6’0″ in her bare feet. She is 6’6″ or 6’7″ in her stripper heels.
Emma Watson is about 5’6
Daniel Radcliffe has got to be 5’9″ or 5’10″. In fact his shoe size is UK 9.5, which is big even for a 5’9″ man. In fact, most men who wear UK size 9.5 shoes are usually 6’0″ to 6’2″. Some are even 6’3″ or 6’4″.
Are you retarded Kashfia? Daniel Radcliffe is 5’5. He’s a universally known midget and you’re calling him tall
Tom Danco, I had a fight with your sister on YouTube about Jansen Panettiere’s eye color. I said that his eyes are blue or green. Your sister said his eyes are brown. I said to be honest Jansen Panettiere’s eyes are the same color or lighter than Hayden Panettiere’s eye color. Your sister said no they can be darker which looks like they are.
5’9″ is not tall. 5’9″ is quite short actually for a man.
5’9″ is not tall. 5’9″ is actually quite short for a man.
Emma Watson is too tall for petite modeling.
Tom Danco, I had a fight with your sister on YouTube about Jansen Panettiere’s eye color. I said that they were blue or green but your sister said they were brown. Your sister’s YouTube screen name is abecrombiegirly. If Daniel Radcliffe is shorter than 5’9″ he should play King Louis XIV. King Louis XIV was only 5’5″.
5 foot 5 is not a midget. Granted it is shorter for a man, but not a midget. Midgets are people under 4 foot 10. if you are going to insult someone, at least be accurate about it.
Kashfia – Daniel Radcliffe is not 5″9 or 5″10 and size 9.5 UK is tiny for a man of 6″+. I’m 6″1 and have size 12 UK feet. Emma Watson is 5″6.. Taylor Momsen is 5″8.
Martyn, Taylor Momsen is NOT 5’8″ in her bare feet. Emma Watson is 5’8″ in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen is actually 5’10″ in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen was 5’8″ when she was 15 years old. She has grown two more inches since then.
Emma Watson is not 5’8 you idiot. She is 5’5-5’6. Anne Hathaway is 5’8. It’s tall for a girl
Tom Danco, I had a fight with your sister on YouTube about Jansen Panettiere’s eye color. Your sister’s YouTube screen name is abercrombiegirly5. Here is the video in which me and your sister had a fight about Jansen Panettiere’s eye color. Read those comments about Jansen Panettiere’s eye color. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvX8NtadKcQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Shaun White the famous snowboarder is 5’9″ in his bare feet.
Daniel Radcliffe: 5,5
Kashfia – How do you explain the fact that Taylor Momsen is shorter than Blake Lively who is 5″10? Emma Watson is definitely not 5″8 more like 5″6.
Martyn, Taylor Momsen is the same height as Blake Lively now. Taylor Momsen used to be shorter than Blake Lively but not anymore.
I am right on 5’9′ in bare feet. I am 46 years of age and I could count the times on one hand that i have been referred to has “short”. Although, I have felt short on many occasions, particularly in shopping centres and night clubs. I definately have a complex about my height.
John, don’t have a complex. We are completely normal, you and I.
John, you should try increasing shoes, they have a hidden insert inside. If you get the ones with a two inch hidden insert then, with the heel, that would have you walking around at about the six foot mark. However I am right on six foot in my work shoes but these days i feel short alot of the time!
which makes Taylor 5″10 not 6″!
I’m 5’9″ 1/2 But with shoes I’m 5’11″, and in L.A California I fell like a giant amongst the short Mexicans and Asians.
I’m 15 years old, 5’9″, and from the Philiippines. There are a lot of taller guys, and a lot of shorter guys all of ages varying from a year younger than me, up to a 50 year age difference. Our height is slightly above average in my area, but I expect to grow a few more inches.
I always wanted to be 6 feet tall barefoot, but stand between 5’10″ and 5’10 3/4″ depending on the time of day without shoes on. Have stood 6′o” first thing in the morning with shoes.
Always wanted to stand 6 feet tall barefoot. However my final height is between 5’10″ and 5’10 3/4″ depending on time of day. With shoes on first thing in the morning I am indeed 6 foot although after about 40 minutes of standing I lose 1/2″.
Who is more likely to be 6’0″ in her bare feet? Me or Taylor Momsen. http://www.wireimage.com/celebrity-pictures/Stacy-Keibler-and-Taylor-Momsen-attend-the-Marchesa-Fall-2012-fashion/139044850?r=139044850,139044743,139044741,139044922,139044921,139044874,139044851,139044744,139044742&st=Search
Hint: Taylor Momsen was at least 4 inches shorter than me when she was my age.
Daniel Radcliffe is 5’5 tops (short), Emma is slightly shorter than him when she is without platforms so she is about 5’3-5’4 (average). Also, Brown students reported that she looks in the 5’2-5’4 range. Grint is about 5’8 (average).
Bonnie is tallish standing at 5’5, gorgeous Tom Felton is a average 5’9. Only Lewis, playing Neville is above average, standing at 5’11
Nope. Tom Feldon is 5’8.5
Emma, Taylor Momsen is NOT 5’8″ or shorter in her bare feet. Emma Watson is 5’8″ in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen is 5’10″ or 5’11″ in her bare feet.
Emma, Taylor Momsen is NOT 5’8″ or shorter in her bare feet. Bonnie Wright is 5’8″ in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen is 5’10″ or 5’11″ in her bare feet.
No, Watson is 5’6, idiot
Bonnie Wright is 5’8″ in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen is 5’10″ or 5’11″ in her bare feet.
Bonnie Wright is 5’5. Jesus what is it with all of these people claiming a bunch of girls to be 5’8? 5’8 is freakishly tall for a girl
I have the same size feet as Daniel Radcliffe. My shoe size is 8 US womens or UK 6. Daniel Radcliffe’s feet might be one size bigger than mine but no bigger than that.
Rupert Grint’s feet are 2 or 2.5 sizes bigger than mine. My shoe size is 8 US womens or UK 6.
Emma Watson is 5’3″-5’4″ at the very most. Any claim over that is silly…
here she is in Hong Kong and we all know people there are quite short (average for women about 5’2 and for men about 5’7) but she looks like a midget. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD0xXzeoFyc&list=UUxpmNMMVsijMceOk1Y5gMLQ&index=4&feature=plcp
Bonnie Wright is 5’5″, so Emma Watson can’t be taller than 5’4″, or 163 cm, since she’s a good inch shorter than her.
Here’s Emma Watson arriving in Hong Kong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD0xXzeoFyc&list=UUxpmNMMVsijMceOk1Y5gMLQ&index=4&feature=plcp In China average height is about 5’2 range for women and 5’7 for men, but she looks a lot shorter than most people… so please Kashfia, she obviously can’t be taller than 5’4″.
Eva, Bonnie Wright is 5’8″ in her bare feet. Emma Watson is 5’7″ in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen is NOT 5’8″ or shorter in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen is 5’10″ or 5’11″ in her bare feet.
Ria and Kashfia (you’re the same person…) calm down.
Nobody cares now about that Taylor Momsen, and please stop saying Bonnie is 5’8″, she said herself she’s about 5’5″.
Stop it, you’re boring.
Actually we are cousins.
Emma Watson and Bonnie Wright are closer to 5’8″ in their bare feet than Taylor Momsen is in her bare feet.
Paris Hilton has UK size 9 ½ feet or US size 11 feet. Paris Hilton had UK size size 3 ½ feet or US size 5 feet when she was 12 years old. Paris Hilton’s feet have grown 6 sizes bigger since she was 12 years old. I want my feet to grow at least 6 ½ sizes bigger after my 12th birthday. I have really big feet for a girl my age.
Tom Cruise 5’9″? HAHA! Has the proportions of a 5’7″-5’7.5″ guy…
- Taylor Momsen: listed 5’6.5″ on Celebheights. I can buy 5’7″
- Bonnie Wright: listed 5’5.5″… If Daniel is listed 5’5″, then she must be at least 5’6″, since she’s taller than him.
- Daniel Radcliffe: listed 5’5″… I doubt he has the full inch, then
- Emma Watson: listed 5’5″, to me seems no taller than 5’4″.
- Tom Cruise: listed 5’7.75″, seems legit. Possibly 5’7″ nowadays.
My estimations:
- Taylor Momsen: 5’7″
- Bonnie Wright: 5’5.5″
- Daniel Radcliffe: 5’4.5″
- Emma Watson: 5’4″
- Tom Cruise: 5’7.5″
Lady, Taylor Momsen is NOT 5’7″ or shorter in her bare feet. Bonnie Wright and Emma Watson are closer to 5’7″ in their bare feet than Taylor Momsen is in her bare feet. Taylor Momsen is at least 5’9″ in her bare feet.
Elle MacPherson has UK size 10 or US size 12 feet. Elle MacPherson had UK size 3 or US size 5 feet when she was 12 years old. Elle MacPherson’s feet has grown 7 sizes bigger since she was 12 years old.