Chuck Connors Height
6ft 5 ½ (196.9 cm)
American actor best remembered for his role in TV series The Rifleman and for appearances in films such as Geronimo, The Big Country, Soylent Green, Move Over Darling, Old Yeller, Pancho Villa, Virus and Airplane II. Has been described as 6ft 5 and 6ft 6 during his early baseball career.
By NBC Television, via Wiki Commons
Ronald Reagan & Chuck
You May Be Interested
Fess Parker
6ft 5 ½ (197 cm)
6ft 5 ½ (197 cm)
Clint Walker
6ft 6 (198 cm)
6ft 6 (198 cm)
Charlton Heston
6ft 2 ½ (189 cm)
6ft 2 ½ (189 cm)
James Arness
6ft 6 (198 cm)
6ft 6 (198 cm)
Add a Comment117 comments
Average Guess (80 Votes)
6ft 5.38in (196.5cm)
6ft 5.38in (196.5cm)
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Aug/23
Rob, I noticed you also have Fess Parker pictured with Reagan in the Oval Office on his page!
Overall, I think Chucks holds up slightly better but by then both guys had probably lost a bit.
I can see Chuck being a weak 6ft6 and Fess a strong 6ft5 based on how they appear with same actors
Editor Rob
Rob, I noticed you also have Fess Parker pictured with Reagan in the Oval Office on his page!
Overall, I think Chucks holds up slightly better but by then both guys had probably lost a bit.
I can see Chuck being a weak 6ft6 and Fess a strong 6ft5 based on how they appear with same actors
Editor RobReagan himself had lost a bit of height by that stage, so to might Fess have. Maybe half inch or so.
berta said on 25/Feb/23
at his peak he was a guy that always looked over 6´5 flat. I dont agree with average guess of 196,3. To me he did look somewhere in the range of 196,5-197,5 and most likely legit 197. Just look at the photo above, he have very relaxed posture and is at an age where he most likely have lost a fracrtion and still pull of 6´5 if he stood tall he would look 197 beside reagan. Its not impossible he was almost 198 at peak.
at his peak he was a guy that always looked over 6´5 flat. I dont agree with average guess of 196,3. To me he did look somewhere in the range of 196,5-197,5 and most likely legit 197. Just look at the photo above, he have very relaxed posture and is at an age where he most likely have lost a fracrtion and still pull of 6´5 if he stood tall he would look 197 beside reagan. Its not impossible he was almost 198 at peak.
Canson said on 23/Dec/22
@Slamo: he could look 6’5 and change there. Maybe this isn’t his low but instead a bit over his lunchtime and maybe he’s 6’5 3/8 around lunch and 6’5 1/4 evening or 1/8” taller. He didn’t look as low as 6’5” flat
@Slamo: he could look 6’5 and change there. Maybe this isn’t his low but instead a bit over his lunchtime and maybe he’s 6’5 3/8 around lunch and 6’5 1/4 evening or 1/8” taller. He didn’t look as low as 6’5” flat
Slamo said on 21/Dec/22
Looks 6-5 above imo
Looks 6-5 above imo
Tech noir said on 1/May/22
Legit big guy. 6-5 minimum peak. Made most guys look small
Legit big guy. 6-5 minimum peak. Made most guys look small
Canson said on 24/Apr/22
@Vincent: yea it’s a bit low. He’s at least 6’5.25-.5 range at a low imho
@Vincent: yea it’s a bit low. He’s at least 6’5.25-.5 range at a low imho
Vincent Caleb said on 22/Apr/22
Average guess is too low
Average guess is too low
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Feb/22
Still looks enormous next to Reagan
Still looks enormous next to Reagan
Jay said on 30/Nov/21
@Tall Sam, unless he gets a gig playing a superhero
@Tall Sam, unless he gets a gig playing a superhero
Tall Sam said on 21/Oct/21
Someone like Connors might have problems getting a career going in modem Hollywood since they are generally less tall leading men these days.
Someone like Connors might have problems getting a career going in modem Hollywood since they are generally less tall leading men these days.
eduar said on 20/Oct/21
100 years after Chuck Connors was born
197.5 cm - 196.5 cm in my opinion
100 years after Chuck Connors was born
197.5 cm - 196.5 cm in my opinion
Hyper said on 24/Apr/21
He really looks like a mixture of Bo Burnham and Conan O'Brien. He has the bone structure and smile of Bo, but the hair of Conan.
He really looks like a mixture of Bo Burnham and Conan O'Brien. He has the bone structure and smile of Bo, but the hair of Conan.
Ian C. said on 21/Apr/21
Connors always seemed to be slouching, even when he was walking. It's as if he expected to go into a crouch at any second.
I've been watching old episodes of The Rifleman in Prime, and Connors is in an episode with Jerome Courtland, who was credibly listed at six foot four. Connors just seems bigger in every scene.
Connors always seemed to be slouching, even when he was walking. It's as if he expected to go into a crouch at any second.
I've been watching old episodes of The Rifleman in Prime, and Connors is in an episode with Jerome Courtland, who was credibly listed at six foot four. Connors just seems bigger in every scene.
Hyper said on 10/Apr/21
@Rampage
A Masculine Bo Burnham, to say the least.
Bo is the most lanky 6’5.5” person on this site, as far as I can tell.
@Rampage
A Masculine Bo Burnham, to say the least.
Bo is the most lanky 6’5.5” person on this site, as far as I can tell.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/Apr/21
Oddly, Chuck sort of looks like an older Bo Burnham in that photo
Oddly, Chuck sort of looks like an older Bo Burnham in that photo
Hyper said on 2/Apr/21
Seeing him with Larry Bird and being comfortably taller than Michael Jordan and looking almost the same as Magic Johnson in comparison, it's difficult to argue anything under this listing.
I'd put him slightly taller than Kawahi Leonard and closer to Anthony Joshua.
This would also argue a strong case for James Arness being a strong 6'6".
Seeing him with Larry Bird and being comfortably taller than Michael Jordan and looking almost the same as Magic Johnson in comparison, it's difficult to argue anything under this listing.
I'd put him slightly taller than Kawahi Leonard and closer to Anthony Joshua.
This would also argue a strong case for James Arness being a strong 6'6".
Black Noir said on 31/Mar/21
Hey rob connors was also in a show called werewolf alongside John J York. How tall do you think think John York is?
Editor Rob
Hey rob connors was also in a show called werewolf alongside John J York. How tall do you think think John York is?
Editor Robwould need to see more of John
recapa said on 7/Mar/21
6ft5.5 at least.
6ft5.5 at least.
Canson said on 19/Jan/21
@Editor Rob: you have him listed as a bball player. He was a baseball player
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob: you have him listed as a bball player. He was a baseball player
Editor RobIn the late 40's he did play some basketball for the Celtics
Canson said on 29/Nov/20
@Hyper: yea if he is taller than Draymond I could believe it. Carter on the other hand I have around Tom Hopper’s height or a flat 6’5”. That’s assuming Hopper is that. He may be more Kobe’s height
@Hyper: yea if he is taller than Draymond I could believe it. Carter on the other hand I have around Tom Hopper’s height or a flat 6’5”. That’s assuming Hopper is that. He may be more Kobe’s height
Hyper said on 28/Nov/20
@Canson
I doubt it. With Larry Bird, Chuck holds up too well, in both pictures. In comparison, Chuck is easily taller than Michael Jordan and looks almost the same as Magic Johnson.
Honestly, Chuck could be dead even with a peak Ralf Moeller. Someone taller than Draymond Green and Vince Carter, truthfully.
@Canson
I doubt it. With Larry Bird, Chuck holds up too well, in both pictures. In comparison, Chuck is easily taller than Michael Jordan and looks almost the same as Magic Johnson.
Honestly, Chuck could be dead even with a peak Ralf Moeller. Someone taller than Draymond Green and Vince Carter, truthfully.
Canson said on 27/Nov/20
@Editor Rob: if he’s getting guessed that low he may be closer to 6’5
@Editor Rob: if he’s getting guessed that low he may be closer to 6’5
Hyper said on 27/Nov/20
6’4”?!
Michael Jordan would have to be 6’3” and Kobe Bryant 6’3”! Not to mention Magic Johnson would have to be 6’6”!
Editor Rob
6’4”?!
Michael Jordan would have to be 6’3” and Kobe Bryant 6’3”! Not to mention Magic Johnson would have to be 6’6”!
Editor Robyeah it seems a low guess from the stuntman
Hyper said on 26/Nov/20
Happy Thanksgiving, Rob!
Click Here
Also, found another picture of Chuck and Larry Bird. What do you think? The difference looks more accurate but he still holds up well with Bird.
Editor Rob
Happy Thanksgiving, Rob!
Click Here
Also, found another picture of Chuck and Larry Bird. What do you think? The difference looks more accurate but he still holds up well with Bird.
Editor Robhe can look over 6ft 5 with Bird and Robert Urich.
Interestinly I saw a stuntman once say "Chuck was six-foot-four, and I'm only six-foot even".
That's hard to imagine!
Interestinly I saw a stuntman once say "Chuck was six-foot-four, and I'm only six-foot even".
That's hard to imagine!
Hyper said on 23/Nov/20
Chuck Connors with a prime Larry Bird
Click Here
Sure, chuck has the camera advantage. However, 195 cm is clearly a myth. Heck, we could argue that 196 cm is low. This listing is easily legit. If he was 6’5 3/4”, I wouldn’t be surprised either. He gives a taller impression than Kevin Durand.
Chuck Connors with a prime Larry Bird
Click Here
Sure, chuck has the camera advantage. However, 195 cm is clearly a myth. Heck, we could argue that 196 cm is low. This listing is easily legit. If he was 6’5 3/4”, I wouldn’t be surprised either. He gives a taller impression than Kevin Durand.
Hyper said on 20/Nov/20
Rob, out of all the people listed 6’5.5”, would you say Chuck Connors and Ralf Moeller are the tallest looking 6’5.5” people, on this site?
Editor Rob
Rob, out of all the people listed 6’5.5”, would you say Chuck Connors and Ralf Moeller are the tallest looking 6’5.5” people, on this site?
Editor Robyeah they could look no less than that mark.
Hyper said on 20/Nov/20
Chuck Connors and Ralf Moeller could be dead equal in height.
Chuck held up extremely well with peak Larry Bird and looked visibly taller than Michael Jordan, with Bird.
195 is an absolute joke. 197 cm at minimum.
Chuck Connors and Ralf Moeller could be dead equal in height.
Chuck held up extremely well with peak Larry Bird and looked visibly taller than Michael Jordan, with Bird.
195 is an absolute joke. 197 cm at minimum.
recapa said on 15/Nov/20
was 197cm at least peak.
was 197cm at least peak.
Tall In The Saddle said on 13/Nov/20
In my current opinion (based on what I've seen and there is always more out there), Chuck Connors was a solid 6'5.5" at the least and arguably closer to 6'6".
I'm not trying to play an all conquering card to reject any evidence otherwise but in instances where he might appear as low as 6'5" in some movies, it can be entertained that there was some Hollywood nip and tuck to keep him and his co stars adequately framed.
Alongside Sterling Hayden, Chuck was at least a good 1.5" taller. Hayden himself was a solid 6'4". Here's a great clip I found of Connors with Steve Allen. Allen was listed as 6'3" and the listing was reasonably upheld relative to other celebrities, including Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay in 1963. Allen had the edge on Ali and Ali commented on not realizing Allen was so tall, with Ali joking that he would've taken Allen as a sparring partner.
Here's Chuck being presented with a Winchester by Steve Allen. At times, when Connors properly straightens, I even think a 3" difference could be argued for. They are both formally attired, equal dress shoes assumed.
Click Here
In my current opinion (based on what I've seen and there is always more out there), Chuck Connors was a solid 6'5.5" at the least and arguably closer to 6'6".
I'm not trying to play an all conquering card to reject any evidence otherwise but in instances where he might appear as low as 6'5" in some movies, it can be entertained that there was some Hollywood nip and tuck to keep him and his co stars adequately framed.
Alongside Sterling Hayden, Chuck was at least a good 1.5" taller. Hayden himself was a solid 6'4". Here's a great clip I found of Connors with Steve Allen. Allen was listed as 6'3" and the listing was reasonably upheld relative to other celebrities, including Muhammad Ali, then Cassius Clay in 1963. Allen had the edge on Ali and Ali commented on not realizing Allen was so tall, with Ali joking that he would've taken Allen as a sparring partner.
Here's Chuck being presented with a Winchester by Steve Allen. At times, when Connors properly straightens, I even think a 3" difference could be argued for. They are both formally attired, equal dress shoes assumed.
Click Here
Vincent Caleb said on 29/Oct/20
Why is the average guess this low.
Why is the average guess this low.
Macho said on 14/Sep/20
What's funny is that Chuck Connors was not "that" much taller than Conan O'Brien but to me Chuck looks like a king-size and more intimitading version of Conan. He looks very sinister right here: Click Here
What's funny is that Chuck Connors was not "that" much taller than Conan O'Brien but to me Chuck looks like a king-size and more intimitading version of Conan. He looks very sinister right here: Click Here
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 2/Jun/20
If he's added in the "basketball" category, then he should be in the "baseball" category as well. (if there is a baseball one)
If he's added in the "basketball" category, then he should be in the "baseball" category as well. (if there is a baseball one)
SHERIFF MIKA said on 18/Feb/20
LUCAS was 6 Ft 5 3/4 inches tall. I measured him in the jail.
LUCAS was 6 Ft 5 3/4 inches tall. I measured him in the jail.
Canson said on 28/Nov/19
@Dream: Chuck has the weak 6’6 proportions I agree
@Dream: Chuck has the weak 6’6 proportions I agree
Dream said on 27/Nov/19
@Rob
Do you think this guy could be similar to Ralf Moeller, or is 6'5 5/8" for Big Chuck, here?
Editor Rob
@Rob
Do you think this guy could be similar to Ralf Moeller, or is 6'5 5/8" for Big Chuck, here?
Editor RobHe has looked as tall as 6ft 6 but also at times less - it wouldn't be a surprise if he measured 6ft 5 and 5/8ths.
Dream said on 27/Nov/19
@Canson @Rampage
Howard Stern, even with his boots, barely stacks up well with a 6'8" or possibly 6'7.5" guy. Chuck Connors, was able to easily hold up extremely well with a peak Larry Bird, who was 6'9", even with the camera advantage. I'd expect the difference on eye level to be much more, but I'm really surprised Chuck managed to hold up that well. While larry still looks taller, he doesn't look that much taller than Chuck.
The average is a laughing gas, honestly. He looks easily taller than peak Michael Jordan, with Larry Bird. Rob, really hits this listing on the nail.
I can see why Chuck is easily guessed between 6'5" and 6'6". I would say 6'5 5/8" is arguable as well.
@Canson @Rampage
Howard Stern, even with his boots, barely stacks up well with a 6'8" or possibly 6'7.5" guy. Chuck Connors, was able to easily hold up extremely well with a peak Larry Bird, who was 6'9", even with the camera advantage. I'd expect the difference on eye level to be much more, but I'm really surprised Chuck managed to hold up that well. While larry still looks taller, he doesn't look that much taller than Chuck.
The average is a laughing gas, honestly. He looks easily taller than peak Michael Jordan, with Larry Bird. Rob, really hits this listing on the nail.
I can see why Chuck is easily guessed between 6'5" and 6'6". I would say 6'5 5/8" is arguable as well.
Canson said on 25/Nov/19
@Dream and Rampage: if he does edge Stern it’s not likely to be anything that any of us could see with a naked eye. They’d have to physically get measured. But at that stage he may edge Stern. I doubt Stern was a full 6’5.5 afternoon. Stern could’ve been more 6’5.25 or 3/8. Connors May be 6’5.5” peak. That’s where I draw the line between strong 6’5 and weak 6’6 if someone falls no lower than 6’5.5 at a normal low. Lots of guys here like Stern and Bo Burnham May be on the cusp but I would still say more strong 6’5 guys than weak 6’6”. Same with Klitschko. Ralf Moeller maybe he was weak 6’6” peak and same with someone like Kawhi leonard or Fess Parker. And then the next level is someone like Bill DeBlasio, He’s really between weak 6’6” and solid 6’6”. If the 6’5 7/8 was accurate and he doesn’t fall below that he’s pretty much solid
@Dream and Rampage: if he does edge Stern it’s not likely to be anything that any of us could see with a naked eye. They’d have to physically get measured. But at that stage he may edge Stern. I doubt Stern was a full 6’5.5 afternoon. Stern could’ve been more 6’5.25 or 3/8. Connors May be 6’5.5” peak. That’s where I draw the line between strong 6’5 and weak 6’6 if someone falls no lower than 6’5.5 at a normal low. Lots of guys here like Stern and Bo Burnham May be on the cusp but I would still say more strong 6’5 guys than weak 6’6”. Same with Klitschko. Ralf Moeller maybe he was weak 6’6” peak and same with someone like Kawhi leonard or Fess Parker. And then the next level is someone like Bill DeBlasio, He’s really between weak 6’6” and solid 6’6”. If the 6’5 7/8 was accurate and he doesn’t fall below that he’s pretty much solid
Canson said on 25/Nov/19
@Dream and Rampage: if he does edge Stern it’s not likely to be anything that any of us could see with a naked eye. They’d have to physically get measured. But at that stage he may edge Stern. I doubt Stern was a full 6’5.5 afternoon. Stern could’ve been more 6’5.25 to 3/8. Connors May be 6’5.5” peak. That’s where I draw the line between strong 6’5 and weak 6’6 if someone falls no lower than 6’5.5 at a normal low. Lots of guys here like Stern and Bo Burnham May be on the cusp but I would still say more strong 6’5 guys than weak 6’6”. Same with Klitschko
@Dream and Rampage: if he does edge Stern it’s not likely to be anything that any of us could see with a naked eye. They’d have to physically get measured. But at that stage he may edge Stern. I doubt Stern was a full 6’5.5 afternoon. Stern could’ve been more 6’5.25 to 3/8. Connors May be 6’5.5” peak. That’s where I draw the line between strong 6’5 and weak 6’6 if someone falls no lower than 6’5.5 at a normal low. Lots of guys here like Stern and Bo Burnham May be on the cusp but I would still say more strong 6’5 guys than weak 6’6”. Same with Klitschko
Canson said on 25/Nov/19
@Dream and Rampage: if he does edge Stern it’s not likely to be anything that any of us could see with a naked eye. They’d have to physically get measured
@Dream and Rampage: if he does edge Stern it’s not likely to be anything that any of us could see with a naked eye. They’d have to physically get measured
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Nov/19
Dream, that’s a tough call. Could be a toss up
Dream, that’s a tough call. Could be a toss up
Dream said on 21/Nov/19
I feel he would definitely edge out Howard Stern too.
I feel he would definitely edge out Howard Stern too.
Canson said on 19/Nov/19
@Dream: probably not. I think Rob’s listing is good for Connors
@Dream: probably not. I think Rob’s listing is good for Connors
Dream said on 18/Nov/19
@Canson
Yeah, he’s closer to the camera. I’m not sure about Chuck’s footwear, but I have a difficult time seeing him at 6’5” flat, let alone the average guess, after seeing him with Larry Bird.
@Canson
Yeah, he’s closer to the camera. I’m not sure about Chuck’s footwear, but I have a difficult time seeing him at 6’5” flat, let alone the average guess, after seeing him with Larry Bird.
Canson said on 17/Nov/19
@Dream: yea he’s closer to the camera
@Dream: yea he’s closer to the camera
Dream said on 17/Nov/19
Rob, this is strange.
Here's Chuck Connors with 6'9" Larry Bird. -- Click Here
Why does he look close to Larry Bird? I'm still surprised because Chuck honestly looks taller than Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, with Larry Bird.
Maybe 6'5.75" would be better for Chuck? Now, I can see why you said he could seem a bit taller than Bo Burnham.
Editor Rob
Rob, this is strange.
Here's Chuck Connors with 6'9" Larry Bird. -- Click Here
Why does he look close to Larry Bird? I'm still surprised because Chuck honestly looks taller than Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley, with Larry Bird.
Maybe 6'5.75" would be better for Chuck? Now, I can see why you said he could seem a bit taller than Bo Burnham.
Editor RobHe is nearer the camera, but look at Robert Urich who is 6ft 2.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/Aug/19
Rob, Connors or Clint Walker on the stadiometer in prime?
Rob, Connors or Clint Walker on the stadiometer in prime?
Dream said on 4/Aug/19
Rob, stadiometer showdown? Bo Burnham or Chuck Connors? (Without cowboy boots, of course!)
Editor Rob
Rob, stadiometer showdown? Bo Burnham or Chuck Connors? (Without cowboy boots, of course!)
Editor RobVery close, but I feel Chuck can seem taller
berta said on 3/Jul/19
the average guess semms way to low. He was in a fight scene with james arness who was around 199-200 cm and he looked almost the same height.
the average guess semms way to low. He was in a fight scene with james arness who was around 199-200 cm and he looked almost the same height.
greg lehmann said on 21/Oct/18
NBA players average 6'6" hright wise,about the size of my 6'7" Coast Guard veteran Dennis Crowley. While Connors scored great as The Rifleman,he first tried acting in Pat And Mike in 1952. (Be careful though not to fall asleep or you'll be unable to catch several great 1950's golf stars. Early Pre Rawhide venture too for Paul Brinegar,the cook Wishbone on that boyhood favorite.) Then I was surprised Chuck around Christmastime 1959 on What's My Line? nailed mystery guest Branch Rickey. He appeared on that WML to announce the Continental League,a third major baseball league. Fell through,but it DID give us the New York Mets and teams in Denver,Phoenix,Atlanta,Toronto,Dallas,Montreal,Tampa,Miami,Oakland,Minneapolis St. Paul,and Houston. Just wish MLB would add a team in Buffalo!
NBA players average 6'6" hright wise,about the size of my 6'7" Coast Guard veteran Dennis Crowley. While Connors scored great as The Rifleman,he first tried acting in Pat And Mike in 1952. (Be careful though not to fall asleep or you'll be unable to catch several great 1950's golf stars. Early Pre Rawhide venture too for Paul Brinegar,the cook Wishbone on that boyhood favorite.) Then I was surprised Chuck around Christmastime 1959 on What's My Line? nailed mystery guest Branch Rickey. He appeared on that WML to announce the Continental League,a third major baseball league. Fell through,but it DID give us the New York Mets and teams in Denver,Phoenix,Atlanta,Toronto,Dallas,Montreal,Tampa,Miami,Oakland,Minneapolis St. Paul,and Houston. Just wish MLB would add a team in Buffalo!
Mark Harrison said on 7/Oct/18
Chuck Connors was 6'5".
Chuck Connors was 6'5".
Robbe said on 14/Aug/18
@Forbin, Chuck wore lifts in that episode to appear taller than Jim. Chuck has confirmed that Jim was an inch taller than him.
@Forbin, Chuck wore lifts in that episode to appear taller than Jim. Chuck has confirmed that Jim was an inch taller than him.
Forbin said on 24/Jul/18
There is an episode of Gunsmoke that Connors appears in. In the scene where he first meets Matt Dillon he seems to be taller by a few inches which can't be right since James Arness was 6'7 at the time.
There is an episode of Gunsmoke that Connors appears in. In the scene where he first meets Matt Dillon he seems to be taller by a few inches which can't be right since James Arness was 6'7 at the time.
Tony G said on 3/Jul/18
Johnny Crawford was at an autograph event in Chatsworth in April of this year (2018). I was able to talk to him and take a few photos. Of course, I asked about Chuck's height. (BTW, one of Chuck's sons was also there... Steven Connors.) I said to Johnny, "Was Chuck six-feet, five and one-half inches tall?" Johnny said, "More." I then replied, "Oh, so between 6'5 and 1/2" and 6'6"? and he said "Yes."
I did ask him the same question more than 10 years ago, at an autograph show, and I must have misunderstood him. I thought he said 6'5 and 5/16th inches, but that does sound too low. I am glad I had another chance to talk to him and maybe will again. He is now 72 years old.
Johnny Crawford was at an autograph event in Chatsworth in April of this year (2018). I was able to talk to him and take a few photos. Of course, I asked about Chuck's height. (BTW, one of Chuck's sons was also there... Steven Connors.) I said to Johnny, "Was Chuck six-feet, five and one-half inches tall?" Johnny said, "More." I then replied, "Oh, so between 6'5 and 1/2" and 6'6"? and he said "Yes."
I did ask him the same question more than 10 years ago, at an autograph show, and I must have misunderstood him. I thought he said 6'5 and 5/16th inches, but that does sound too low. I am glad I had another chance to talk to him and maybe will again. He is now 72 years old.
John barrett said on 23/Apr/18
Watching a film to night with Connors and Charlton Heston I did wonder how tall k Connors was as I knew Heston was a good 6'2 and Connors made him look short by at least 3 inches maybe a little more - so yeah dead on with Connors height i say?
Watching a film to night with Connors and Charlton Heston I did wonder how tall k Connors was as I knew Heston was a good 6'2 and Connors made him look short by at least 3 inches maybe a little more - so yeah dead on with Connors height i say?
Ian C. said on 5/Jan/18
Chuck Connors a bad actor, James? As a childhood fan of The Rifleman, I disagree. When Connors delivered his lines they sounded like human speech.
He's better than Clint Eastwood, surely, who has two expressions: bland indifference to whatever is going on (when he plays The Man with No Name) and an unchanging ill-tempered scowl (when he plays Dirty Harry Callahan). Arnold Schwarzenegger has never delivered a line naturally in his life, unless he was playing a cyborg. Keanu Reeves? If there were a hundred of him he'd be a forest.
Everybody in Gone With the Wind except Clark Gable is terrible. In fact, watch Turner Classic Movies for a day, and you quickly notice that most of the acting in movies before 1940 is atrocious by modern standards.
The most underrated actor of all time? Robert Mitchum, who never read a line wrong in his life.
Chuck Connors a bad actor, James? As a childhood fan of The Rifleman, I disagree. When Connors delivered his lines they sounded like human speech.
He's better than Clint Eastwood, surely, who has two expressions: bland indifference to whatever is going on (when he plays The Man with No Name) and an unchanging ill-tempered scowl (when he plays Dirty Harry Callahan). Arnold Schwarzenegger has never delivered a line naturally in his life, unless he was playing a cyborg. Keanu Reeves? If there were a hundred of him he'd be a forest.
Everybody in Gone With the Wind except Clark Gable is terrible. In fact, watch Turner Classic Movies for a day, and you quickly notice that most of the acting in movies before 1940 is atrocious by modern standards.
The most underrated actor of all time? Robert Mitchum, who never read a line wrong in his life.
James said on 15/Nov/17
Connors was 6'5". He was the worst actor I ever saw, which is probably why he was typecast in westerns and low budget action films.
Connors was 6'5". He was the worst actor I ever saw, which is probably why he was typecast in westerns and low budget action films.
Canson said on 15/Jun/17
He was strong 6'5 perhaps 6'6" out of bed 6'5.25 at his normal waking height.
He was strong 6'5 perhaps 6'6" out of bed 6'5.25 at his normal waking height.
Arch Stanton said on 30/May/17
Big Chuck could look close to the full 6'6' with both Peck and Heston, the current 6'4.25 gues is laughing gas. 6'5.75 I'm giving him.
Big Chuck could look close to the full 6'6' with both Peck and Heston, the current 6'4.25 gues is laughing gas. 6'5.75 I'm giving him.
jervis said on 24/May/17
His average guess makes no sense everybody seems to agree at least 6ft5 but the average guess is 6ft4.25?
Editor Rob
His average guess makes no sense everybody seems to agree at least 6ft5 but the average guess is 6ft4.25?
Editor Rob a couple of lowballs from somebody who thinks every actor is 2 inches shorter than their listing! It's BS of course, none of their votes have counted for a while now...
Canson said on 10/Sep/16
Agree with James maybe some change on the end or a 77" at his lowest but would close the day closer to 6'5 than 6'6". Never looked even as tall as someone like Rick Fox
Agree with James maybe some change on the end or a 77" at his lowest but would close the day closer to 6'5 than 6'6". Never looked even as tall as someone like Rick Fox
James said on 2/Sep/16
Chuck Connors was 6'5".
Chuck Connors was 6'5".
Robby D. said on 19/Apr/16
He was listed as 6' 5 1/2" in a 1964 magazine which seems accurate to me.
He was listed as 6' 5 1/2" in a 1964 magazine which seems accurate to me.
Arch Stanton said on 7/Jan/16
Was the 6'5 and 5/16 claim form somebody legit or just tongue in cheek?
Was the 6'5 and 5/16 claim form somebody legit or just tongue in cheek?
Arch Stanton said on 7/Jan/16
He had about 3 inches on Peck I thought. 6'5.5 is still possible but the lowest I'd have thought..
He had about 3 inches on Peck I thought. 6'5.5 is still possible but the lowest I'd have thought..
Arch Stanton said on 7/Jan/16
Rob can you add a photograph and films such as The Big Country, Soylent Green, Move Over Darling, Old Yeller, Pancho Villa, Virus and Airplane II. Looked nearer the full 6'6 IMO. Would you consider a 6'5.75? He really looked it in the 50s. Perhaps he got measured at 6'5 at 18 or something and grew a bit and then they rounded up to 6'6. I got a good look at him with Heston in Soylent and he really looked near 6'6. I'd give him 6'5.75.
He's taller than John Wayne's hat there with poor posture! Click Here
Rob can you add a photograph and films such as The Big Country, Soylent Green, Move Over Darling, Old Yeller, Pancho Villa, Virus and Airplane II. Looked nearer the full 6'6 IMO. Would you consider a 6'5.75? He really looked it in the 50s. Perhaps he got measured at 6'5 at 18 or something and grew a bit and then they rounded up to 6'6. I got a good look at him with Heston in Soylent and he really looked near 6'6. I'd give him 6'5.75.
He's taller than John Wayne's hat there with poor posture! Click Here
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 24/Aug/15
He still looked at least 6ft5 range w/h Elliott.
Certainly don't doubt this listing, possibly even 6ft6
He still looked at least 6ft5 range w/h Elliott.
Certainly don't doubt this listing, possibly even 6ft6
wishbone said on 3/Dec/14
One of the greatest "athletes turned actor." (Cathy Rigby and Merlin Olsen would match 6'7" Chuck as an athlete turned actor.) Loved him on The Rifleman and have his first season of Branded on DVD. One of the finest TV western actors of all time.
One of the greatest "athletes turned actor." (Cathy Rigby and Merlin Olsen would match 6'7" Chuck as an athlete turned actor.) Loved him on The Rifleman and have his first season of Branded on DVD. One of the finest TV western actors of all time.
Shadow2 said on 3/Dec/14
In an early "Gunsmoke" episode Chuck did with Jim Arness, the director made Chuck appear obviously taller (than Jim) in his guest role as the town bully. Chuck referred to this in an on-line interview shortly before he died, and confirmed that Jim was definitely taller than him in reality.
In an early "Gunsmoke" episode Chuck did with Jim Arness, the director made Chuck appear obviously taller (than Jim) in his guest role as the town bully. Chuck referred to this in an on-line interview shortly before he died, and confirmed that Jim was definitely taller than him in reality.
Sam said on 2/Dec/14
I think he was about an inch below James Arness when near him.
I think he was about an inch below James Arness when near him.
Ian C said on 1/Dec/14
Now Lurch, there is just so much utility to be had from height, and then it becomes a liability. Connors was a healthy, handsome near-giant with no deformities and professional caliber skill at baseball and basketball. Cassidy and Kiel were both sufferers from pituitary giantism. Connors was a credible heroic leading man, and Cassidy and Kiel played monsters.
Now Lurch, there is just so much utility to be had from height, and then it becomes a liability. Connors was a healthy, handsome near-giant with no deformities and professional caliber skill at baseball and basketball. Cassidy and Kiel were both sufferers from pituitary giantism. Connors was a credible heroic leading man, and Cassidy and Kiel played monsters.
lurch said on 3/Nov/14
As much as I liked Chuck Conners hexl wasnt the tallest in Hollywood. Ted cassidybwas 6'9, Richard Kiel 7'2
As much as I liked Chuck Conners hexl wasnt the tallest in Hollywood. Ted cassidybwas 6'9, Richard Kiel 7'2
Ian C. said on 16/Aug/14
You must never have smoked Sandy. I used to smoke and the truth (now unprintable in most newspapers) is, when you're young smoking does negligible damage to your wind. You just cough out most of the tar. I'll bet that many Olympic runners smoked in the fifties. I'll bet that most professional baseball and football players of the sixties smoked. Of course, Connors eventually died of lung disease, but he probably had superb lung strength and stamina when he was forty, as he was clearly a man of considerable physical gifts.
You must never have smoked Sandy. I used to smoke and the truth (now unprintable in most newspapers) is, when you're young smoking does negligible damage to your wind. You just cough out most of the tar. I'll bet that many Olympic runners smoked in the fifties. I'll bet that most professional baseball and football players of the sixties smoked. Of course, Connors eventually died of lung disease, but he probably had superb lung strength and stamina when he was forty, as he was clearly a man of considerable physical gifts.
Colleen Connors said on 30/Jun/14
Chuck was 6'6.5", and his boys were all between 6'4 to 6'7". Love and miss you Kevin and Jeff.
Chuck was 6'6.5", and his boys were all between 6'4 to 6'7". Love and miss you Kevin and Jeff.
Andy Clifford said on 3/Apr/14
It was a very different time.
It was a very different time.
Sandy said on 1/Apr/14
How could Connors have been an athlete if he smoked 60 cigarettes a day?
How could Connors have been an athlete if he smoked 60 cigarettes a day?
Sam said on 21/Mar/14
To me, Connors still pulls off looking 6'5" with Cesar Romero in those shots. Sam Elliott looks more 6'1.5" there with Connors and Tom Selleck, Connors height was pretty impressive considering that he's much older than the other two in the photo Rob posted.
To me, Connors still pulls off looking 6'5" with Cesar Romero in those shots. Sam Elliott looks more 6'1.5" there with Connors and Tom Selleck, Connors height was pretty impressive considering that he's much older than the other two in the photo Rob posted.
Arch Stanton said on 27/Nov/13
Rob can you answer my question? Well, lifts or not he certainly looked about 6 '6" next to Peck 2.5-3 inches taller.
Rob can you answer my question? Well, lifts or not he certainly looked about 6 '6" next to Peck 2.5-3 inches taller.
Arch Stanton said on 27/Nov/13
Rob do you think at peak he could have been 199cm out of bed? He looks virtually 6'6" in The Big Country and Designing Woman next to Peck.
Rob do you think at peak he could have been 199cm out of bed? He looks virtually 6'6" in The Big Country and Designing Woman next to Peck.
daddy cool said on 27/Nov/13
If Connors really was 6ft 6" then Mr. Conrad must be 6ft 7". He was at least an inch taller than Connors in that "Cowboy in Africa" episode.
Click Here
Conrad allways looked massive in every scene, like in Waltons. He may have been 6ft 7in. Ralph Waite, in the middle, is a six footer.
Click Here
Mr. Conrad winning an Emmy. Looks huge there as well.
Click Here
If Connors really was 6ft 6" then Mr. Conrad must be 6ft 7". He was at least an inch taller than Connors in that "Cowboy in Africa" episode.
Click Here
Conrad allways looked massive in every scene, like in Waltons. He may have been 6ft 7in. Ralph Waite, in the middle, is a six footer.
Click Here
Mr. Conrad winning an Emmy. Looks huge there as well.
Click Here
Arch Stanton said on 26/Nov/13
daddy cool says on 3/Nov/13
Chuck is shorter than 6ft 5.5in listed Michael Conrad. Check at 6.50.
Click Here
I doubt Chuck was never over 6ft 5in.
Connors looked about 3 inches taller than Gregory Peck. I could buy 6 ft 6. Really tough imposing looking guy, I wouldn't mess with him!!
daddy cool says on 3/Nov/13
Chuck is shorter than 6ft 5.5in listed Michael Conrad. Check at 6.50.
Click Here
I doubt Chuck was never over 6ft 5in.
Connors looked about 3 inches taller than Gregory Peck. I could buy 6 ft 6. Really tough imposing looking guy, I wouldn't mess with him!!
ian c. said on 24/Nov/13
Connors was one of the most athletic people who could also act. He always slouched, even when he walked, such that he seemed to have a pronounced bow in his spine. Maybe this was just the way he was naturally made, but it could have been a longstanding habit of holding himself in an effort to make himself seem shorter. Because six foot five is getting too tall to be a leading man.
Connors was one of the most athletic people who could also act. He always slouched, even when he walked, such that he seemed to have a pronounced bow in his spine. Maybe this was just the way he was naturally made, but it could have been a longstanding habit of holding himself in an effort to make himself seem shorter. Because six foot five is getting too tall to be a leading man.
daddy cool said on 3/Nov/13
Chuck is shorter than 6ft 5.5in listed Michael Conrad. Check at 6.50.
Click Here
I doubt Chuck was never over 6ft 5in.
Chuck is shorter than 6ft 5.5in listed Michael Conrad. Check at 6.50.
Click Here
I doubt Chuck was never over 6ft 5in.
Arch Stanton said on 30/Sep/13
@Knowitall, nah, nearer 3 inches on Peck in The Big Country.
@Knowitall, nah, nearer 3 inches on Peck in The Big Country.
Arch Stanton said on 30/Sep/13
I mean Burl Ives, Burl Ives was the big robust Papa in that film. Connors looks about 4 inches taller, Ives was supposedly 6'1" but could look 6'2" I think. Built like a brick house though at least 300 pounds.
I mean Burl Ives, Burl Ives was the big robust Papa in that film. Connors looks about 4 inches taller, Ives was supposedly 6'1" but could look 6'2" I think. Built like a brick house though at least 300 pounds.
Arch Stanton said on 30/Sep/13
Chuck Hayward was a big fella, easily 6'3" peak I'd say (John Wayne's double in a lot of his films). But in The Big Country Chuck Connors has a good 3 inches on him, even if Hayward looks more robust. I'd say he had to have been near 6'6". I get a similar impression to him as Trace Adkins. 197-98 looks about right.
Chuck Hayward was a big fella, easily 6'3" peak I'd say (John Wayne's double in a lot of his films). But in The Big Country Chuck Connors has a good 3 inches on him, even if Hayward looks more robust. I'd say he had to have been near 6'6". I get a similar impression to him as Trace Adkins. 197-98 looks about right.
Arch Stanton said on 30/Sep/13
Does look massive in The Big Country in cowboy hat and boots next to Jean Simmons who wasn't a short woman and 5'5.5-5'6".
Does look massive in The Big Country in cowboy hat and boots next to Jean Simmons who wasn't a short woman and 5'5.5-5'6".
Knowitall said on 15/Aug/13
Connors was a good four inches taller than six foot three Chuck Connors in Designing Women. So either Peck wasn't six three or Connors was a strong six seven.
Connors was a good four inches taller than six foot three Chuck Connors in Designing Women. So either Peck wasn't six three or Connors was a strong six seven.
tex said on 23/Apr/13
Paul Picerni, the great character actor, said Connors was the "tallest Actor in Hollywood". Chuck played both pro baseball and pro basketball. He was a great athlete and was the first player in basketball to break a backboard. He also was a tank instructor during World War 2.
Paul Picerni, the great character actor, said Connors was the "tallest Actor in Hollywood". Chuck played both pro baseball and pro basketball. He was a great athlete and was the first player in basketball to break a backboard. He also was a tank instructor during World War 2.
Hob said on 7/Aug/12
i would packed 6'5 for chuck.
i would packed 6'5 for chuck.
sdsds said on 7/Nov/11
Peck was 6ft 3in
Peck was 6ft 3in
Mark said on 25/Jun/11
Paul Fix was his co-star in The Rifleman, and is listed as 6'0. Connors is about a "foot" taller, so there's no way Fix was 6'0, unless Connors was 7'0. Just a little aside. As for The Rifleman, I SURE wish the whole series would come out on DVD.
Paul Fix was his co-star in The Rifleman, and is listed as 6'0. Connors is about a "foot" taller, so there's no way Fix was 6'0, unless Connors was 7'0. Just a little aside. As for The Rifleman, I SURE wish the whole series would come out on DVD.
Shadow2 said on 12/Jan/11
In normal shoes Chuck was easily 6'6", so the 6'5.5" barefoot seems right. Like James Stewart and Alan Napier, Chuck never lost height as he aged. A fine actor, athlete, and gentleman.
In normal shoes Chuck was easily 6'6", so the 6'5.5" barefoot seems right. Like James Stewart and Alan Napier, Chuck never lost height as he aged. A fine actor, athlete, and gentleman.
LT said on 23/Mar/09
ive read in guns & ammo that not alot of people were actually able to spin the rifle he used, which is one of the reasons he was picked for the part, the writer mentions that he is 5'10" and was a friend of chucks but when ever he tried it would hit him in the shoulder, but it wasent a problem for the 6'5" conners, id believe 6'6" s he was said to be a very modest man., possobly measured late in the day he would have been 6'5", also concidering he kept a thin figure, this shouldent have decresed much with age.
ive read in guns & ammo that not alot of people were actually able to spin the rifle he used, which is one of the reasons he was picked for the part, the writer mentions that he is 5'10" and was a friend of chucks but when ever he tried it would hit him in the shoulder, but it wasent a problem for the 6'5" conners, id believe 6'6" s he was said to be a very modest man., possobly measured late in the day he would have been 6'5", also concidering he kept a thin figure, this shouldent have decresed much with age.
Anonymous said on 27/Feb/09
I saw some pictures of him with Bo Svenson and they were the same height. I have seen Svenson put at 6'6 or more.
I saw some pictures of him with Bo Svenson and they were the same height. I have seen Svenson put at 6'6 or more.
Anonymous said on 23/Feb/09
No less than 6'5.5 saw a picture of him standing next to 6'9 Larry Bird and he stacked up well.
No less than 6'5.5 saw a picture of him standing next to 6'9 Larry Bird and he stacked up well.
Big King said on 4/Sep/08
Yes, Connors is easily over 6'5".
Yes, Connors is easily over 6'5".
talker said on 25/Feb/08
Connors was a star athlete and played basketball among others,he was listed 6'5",i've yet to see a basketball player listed shorter than he is.
Connors was a star athlete and played basketball among others,he was listed 6'5",i've yet to see a basketball player listed shorter than he is.
Scott B said on 11/Jan/08
Chuck looked to be 6'6 to me. Tom Selleck is 6'3 and Connors had him by 3 inches. A lot of actors down play their height.
Chuck looked to be 6'6 to me. Tom Selleck is 6'3 and Connors had him by 3 inches. A lot of actors down play their height.
Jimboy said on 10/Nov/07
There was an episode of "The Rifleman" where another actor was not only taller than Connors, but towered over him. The episode is called "The Decision." The actor? A very young Richard Kiel.
There was an episode of "The Rifleman" where another actor was not only taller than Connors, but towered over him. The episode is called "The Decision." The actor? A very young Richard Kiel.
Editor Rob said on 23/Apr/06
Visitor Tony mentioned when he chatted with Johnny Crawford, Johnny said Chuck was "Six foot Five and Five Sixteenth inches"
Visitor Tony mentioned when he chatted with Johnny Crawford, Johnny said Chuck was "Six foot Five and Five Sixteenth inches"
Frank2 said on 26/Mar/06
Tom Selleck is about 6'3". I'd say that Chuck could have easily been 6'6" when he was young such as when he starred in The Rifleman TV series and had a role in The Big Country.
Tom Selleck is about 6'3". I'd say that Chuck could have easily been 6'6" when he was young such as when he starred in The Rifleman TV series and had a role in The Big Country.
Mikex said on 25/Mar/06
He loooks much bigger than Selleck in that pic. Are you sure he's not even taller than 6'5''?
Editor Rob
He loooks much bigger than Selleck in that pic. Are you sure he's not even taller than 6'5''?
Editor Rob camera perspective is enhancing the difference in height
Frank2 said on 21/Mar/06
I'd say Chuck could have easily been 6'6". I watched The Big Country once again and in the scene where he's back-to-back with 6'3" Greg Peck he looks like he's about three inches taller. When I saw Chuck walking by me back in the early-1990's he was huge!
I'd say Chuck could have easily been 6'6". I watched The Big Country once again and in the scene where he's back-to-back with 6'3" Greg Peck he looks like he's about three inches taller. When I saw Chuck walking by me back in the early-1990's he was huge!
Tiger said on 21/Mar/06
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Gramps said on 21/Mar/06
Been busy marrying off my 5'8" daughter, as you can see in this poor snapshot!
Click Here
Been busy marrying off my 5'8" daughter, as you can see in this poor snapshot!
Click Here
Tiger said on 20/Mar/06
Gramps: you better double-check, Frank2 will probably say that Reeves is 6 feet even or possibly even 5-11. Just kidding Frank2 :)
Gramps: you better double-check, Frank2 will probably say that Reeves is 6 feet even or possibly even 5-11. Just kidding Frank2 :)
Tiger said on 19/Mar/06
Gramps: great photo and how have you been? Haven't seen much of you on the site lately. Hope all is well!
Gramps: great photo and how have you been? Haven't seen much of you on the site lately. Hope all is well!
larry said on 18/Mar/06
By George: I think you've got him! :-)
By George: I think you've got him! :-)
Gramps said on 18/Mar/06
Looking all of 6'5.5" (or more!) with the 6'1" George "Superman" Reeves:
Click Here
Looking all of 6'5.5" (or more!) with the 6'1" George "Superman" Reeves:
Click Here
larry said on 16/Mar/06
Chuck Connors was probably 6'5.5" or around there, so sometimes he was listed as 6'5" as sometimes as 6'6". I watched THE RIFLMAN every week and only once do I ever recall a guest star being taller than "Lucas" and that was 6'7" Don Magowen (who usually played monsters) and Megowen was only 1-1.5 iches taller.
In a later series, BRANDED he seemed to tower over 6'2" guest stars like Leo Gordon and Lee Van Cleave (sp?). 6'5" for Chuck Connors AT LEAST! P.S.: I've seen that photograph with Tom Selleck, and Connors LOOKS at least 3-3.5 inches taller, but if Selleck were standing farther back???
Chuck Connors was probably 6'5.5" or around there, so sometimes he was listed as 6'5" as sometimes as 6'6". I watched THE RIFLMAN every week and only once do I ever recall a guest star being taller than "Lucas" and that was 6'7" Don Magowen (who usually played monsters) and Megowen was only 1-1.5 iches taller.
In a later series, BRANDED he seemed to tower over 6'2" guest stars like Leo Gordon and Lee Van Cleave (sp?). 6'5" for Chuck Connors AT LEAST! P.S.: I've seen that photograph with Tom Selleck, and Connors LOOKS at least 3-3.5 inches taller, but if Selleck were standing farther back???
Tiger said on 16/Mar/06
Wow, the Boston Celtics ! That is pretty cool, being a Celtics fan growing up. I should know my Celtics history. Also, looks like Heston is his officially listed height of 6-3 next to Connors. Great photo Rob!
Wow, the Boston Celtics ! That is pretty cool, being a Celtics fan growing up. I should know my Celtics history. Also, looks like Heston is his officially listed height of 6-3 next to Connors. Great photo Rob!
Anonymous said on 16/Mar/06
I saw him in person and I'd say he could have easily been 6'6".
I saw him in person and I'd say he could have easily been 6'6".
Tiger said on 16/Mar/06
I have no doubt that 6-6 is out there for Connors. He is a massive guy and could very well have been close to 6-6. Rob: do you happen know Connors' basketball experience? I don't know if he played pro or not.
I have no doubt that 6-6 is out there for Connors. He is a massive guy and could very well have been close to 6-6. Rob: do you happen know Connors' basketball experience? I don't know if he played pro or not.
Tiger said on 16/Mar/06
From baseball-reference.com: Chuck Connors 6-5, 190 lbs. Major League Debut: May 1, 1949 w/Brooklyn Dodgers and Last Game: September 30, 1951 w/ Chicago Cubs
Editor Rob
From baseball-reference.com: Chuck Connors 6-5, 190 lbs. Major League Debut: May 1, 1949 w/Brooklyn Dodgers and Last Game: September 30, 1951 w/ Chicago Cubs
Editor Rob the different heights might come from him playing some basketball aswell...but I will go with the baseball listing for the moment. Chuck with other Chuck
Tiger said on 16/Mar/06
Rob: isn't Tom Selleck usually listed at 6-4 ? He looks alot more than a couple inches shorter than Connors in that photo you link above. That is a pretty big gap. My initial search on the web has brought only a 6-5 listing for Connors. From the written word, again 6-5!
Editor Rob
Rob: isn't Tom Selleck usually listed at 6-4 ? He looks alot more than a couple inches shorter than Connors in that photo you link above. That is a pretty big gap. My initial search on the web has brought only a 6-5 listing for Connors. From the written word, again 6-5!
Editor Rob there have been 6ft 6 listings for the guy, but selleck was further back in that pic and looks shorter
Heights are barefeet estimates, derived from quotations, official websites, agency resumes, in person encounters with actors at conventions and pictures/films.
Other vital statistics like weight or shoe size measurements have been sourced from newspapers, books, resumes or social media.
Celebrity Fan Photos and Agency Pictures of stars are © to their respective owners.