Derren Brown's Height
5ft 9 ¼ (175.9 cm)
British Magician. I can imagine his powers of suggestion could persuade 90 people out of a 100 that he stood 6ft tall. In the Mail newspaper gave his height as 5ft 10.
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Average Guess (6 Votes)
5ft 8.58in (174.2cm)
5ft 8.58in (174.2cm)
MorpheusLaughing said on 8/Aug/22
I met Derren Brown in Cardiff in 2002. He is atleast 2" shorter than me, making him about 5' 7".
I met Derren Brown in Cardiff in 2002. He is atleast 2" shorter than me, making him about 5' 7".
Nik Ashton said on 3/Jan/21
@ Groppo - Interesting!
@ Groppo - Interesting!
Nik Ashton said on 29/Nov/19
I have seen that he is described as average on an online site!
I have seen that he is described as average on an online site!
Nik Ashton said on 11/Nov/19
He is may be a bit (0.25”) above average and there is nothing he could do to persuade Rob otherwise! It’s great to give Derren his first comment in nearly 5 years!
He is may be a bit (0.25”) above average and there is nothing he could do to persuade Rob otherwise! It’s great to give Derren his first comment in nearly 5 years!
Duberry said on 24/Dec/14
Always got the impression he was quite short, but having looked at photos of him with the likes of Martin Freeman 5'9 looks about right.
Always got the impression he was quite short, but having looked at photos of him with the likes of Martin Freeman 5'9 looks about right.
MD said on 27/Aug/12
Just got to remark on John's post. Why is it when comparing average national heights, people from the taller European nation's seem to use the average of their younger adults but then use the average height of all adult generations when comparing themselves to countries like the UK and the US? I see this all the time. The average height for the younger generations in both the US and UK are 5'10". I get annoyed with these apples-to-oranges comparisons.
Just got to remark on John's post. Why is it when comparing average national heights, people from the taller European nation's seem to use the average of their younger adults but then use the average height of all adult generations when comparing themselves to countries like the UK and the US? I see this all the time. The average height for the younger generations in both the US and UK are 5'10". I get annoyed with these apples-to-oranges comparisons.
John said on 26/Aug/12
Well, the average height of English men is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm), which is a bit under the average from where I'm from (Denmark), where the average is 6 ft / 183 cm. My point was just that I think Derren seems average to tall, so I could not understand why he was "only" 175, but I guess in England he is average. So I'm sorry if my previous comment offended, that was not the intend.
Well, the average height of English men is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm), which is a bit under the average from where I'm from (Denmark), where the average is 6 ft / 183 cm. My point was just that I think Derren seems average to tall, so I could not understand why he was "only" 175, but I guess in England he is average. So I'm sorry if my previous comment offended, that was not the intend.
Muse said on 10/Jun/12
He's definitely 5'9. I'm 6'2 (and a woman!) and I had to bend down for photos with him. My mums the same height as him so I can confirm he is no bigger. He had a fairly big heel too.
British people aren't 'generally short', John. Bit strange to make that assumption from seeing one man with a handful of people. Oh wait! That MUST mean we're all short.
He's definitely 5'9. I'm 6'2 (and a woman!) and I had to bend down for photos with him. My mums the same height as him so I can confirm he is no bigger. He had a fairly big heel too.
British people aren't 'generally short', John. Bit strange to make that assumption from seeing one man with a handful of people. Oh wait! That MUST mean we're all short.
John said on 7/Jan/12
I think he seems taller - or is british people just generally short?
I think he seems taller - or is british people just generally short?
Godred said on 9/Dec/11
5`9 seems right.
5`9 seems right.
John said on 28/Jul/11
Rob he needs a upgrade, every show or tv program he does, he is almost always taller or as tall as the other people appearing there. He really looks 6ft, but since he claims 5'10 himself, he must be using lifts. He must be 5'10.
Rob he needs a upgrade, every show or tv program he does, he is almost always taller or as tall as the other people appearing there. He really looks 6ft, but since he claims 5'10 himself, he must be using lifts. He must be 5'10.
John said on 25/Jul/11
I thnik this needs a upgrade Rob, look at the videos with him on youtube, he looks tall, check out "An evnening of wonders" for example, every person that is randomly pulled to the stage is either shorter or as tall as Derren, another example could be Derrens show "The Heist", none of the many people in that show is taller than Derren it seems, and there are many other examples, I only remember seeing one video on youtube where he does a trick on a person who is quite taller than him. But since he says himself he is 5'10, he is probely not taller than that, so maybe he is a major shoelift wearer as jamz0 wrote. But he does need a upgrade to 5'10 for sure I would say.
I thnik this needs a upgrade Rob, look at the videos with him on youtube, he looks tall, check out "An evnening of wonders" for example, every person that is randomly pulled to the stage is either shorter or as tall as Derren, another example could be Derrens show "The Heist", none of the many people in that show is taller than Derren it seems, and there are many other examples, I only remember seeing one video on youtube where he does a trick on a person who is quite taller than him. But since he says himself he is 5'10, he is probely not taller than that, so maybe he is a major shoelift wearer as jamz0 wrote. But he does need a upgrade to 5'10 for sure I would say.
Dogstar said on 12/Mar/09
I've met Paul McKenna several times - I'm 5ft 11.5, and he's shorter than me by a good 3 inches. 5ft 7, 5ft 8 at the most.
I've met Paul McKenna several times - I'm 5ft 11.5, and he's shorter than me by a good 3 inches. 5ft 7, 5ft 8 at the most.
El said on 14/Nov/08
about 5ft 9 was same height as me in my heels at about 5.9
about 5ft 9 was same height as me in my heels at about 5.9
Don Quichote said on 25/Oct/08
Only 1.75? I'm 178 .. no wonder it did not work on me, his so-called immense powers .. lol
Only 1.75? I'm 178 .. no wonder it did not work on me, his so-called immense powers .. lol
anonymous said on 20/Jun/08
What are you all talking about?!
I mean, the guy is HUGE! he is an phenomenon!
He can make you all think he's 5.9
What are you all talking about?!
I mean, the guy is HUGE! he is an phenomenon!
He can make you all think he's 5.9
amelie said on 16/May/08
well, i met derren brown in london the other day; i'm 5ft 10 and he was about an inch taller than me - i think this is inaccurate...
well, i met derren brown in london the other day; i'm 5ft 10 and he was about an inch taller than me - i think this is inaccurate...
Editor Rob said on 23/Jan/08
In Mail gave his height as "5ft 10".
In Mail gave his height as "5ft 10".
chantelle said on 10/Nov/07
well I've met Mr Brown many times (11 times so far to be precise) & I'm 5 foot 6 & he's a fair bit taller than me but not that much I'd say 5'9' or 5'10' (he's definately taller than my dad who's 5'8') I know as when my dad was stood near Derren he (Derren ) was a litlle taller but only marginally so!!
well I've met Mr Brown many times (11 times so far to be precise) & I'm 5 foot 6 & he's a fair bit taller than me but not that much I'd say 5'9' or 5'10' (he's definately taller than my dad who's 5'8') I know as when my dad was stood near Derren he (Derren ) was a litlle taller but only marginally so!!
BellaFiga said on 18/Jul/07
In three and a half inch heels I was pretty much the same height as him, which makes him five-eight or nine.
In three and a half inch heels I was pretty much the same height as him, which makes him five-eight or nine.
Groppo said on 13/Jul/07
I think I followed him around Waitrose on Marlebone high street. I'm of average height at 5'2" (for a girl) and I'd say he was about my height. But clearly I'm wrong so I'd say 5'8" tops. Of course, maybe it wasn't him at all...
I think I followed him around Waitrose on Marlebone high street. I'm of average height at 5'2" (for a girl) and I'd say he was about my height. But clearly I'm wrong so I'd say 5'8" tops. Of course, maybe it wasn't him at all...
David said on 11/May/07
Going on the basis of seeing with him tonight with Martin Freeman, I'd say he's at least 5ft 10in
Going on the basis of seeing with him tonight with Martin Freeman, I'd say he's at least 5ft 10in
Anonymous said on 11/May/07
Met Derren last week and he's definately shorter than me - I'm 5'9 - he's about 5'7.5 - and he's not that thin either!!
Met Derren last week and he's definately shorter than me - I'm 5'9 - he's about 5'7.5 - and he's not that thin either!!
mrs brown said on 22/Apr/07
derren looks smaller because he is thin. id say hes about 5'9". no taller.
derren looks smaller because he is thin. id say hes about 5'9". no taller.
ceri said on 19/Mar/07
In his stage show a couple of years ago he said he was 5'10", but he might have grown since then.
In his stage show a couple of years ago he said he was 5'10", but he might have grown since then.
lB said on 28/Feb/07
"in his book he says he is 5`7""
I don't know what book you're talking about - he doesn't give his height in 'Trick of the Mind'
"in his book he says he is 5`7""
I don't know what book you're talking about - he doesn't give his height in 'Trick of the Mind'
Huey said on 15/Jan/07
I thought this would be the best page to ask the following. Does anyone happen to know the height of UK celebrity hypnotist Paul McKenna? Thanks in advance.
Editor Rob
I thought this would be the best page to ask the following. Does anyone happen to know the height of UK celebrity hypnotist Paul McKenna? Thanks in advance.
Editor Rob I'm sure if you asked him, he'd somehow convince you he was 6ft 3...
Josh said on 13/May/06
I was an ole friend of his, he wasn't that big, I recon with all the cunning of a magician, he's probably 5ft with stilts on. :-)
I was an ole friend of his, he wasn't that big, I recon with all the cunning of a magician, he's probably 5ft with stilts on. :-)
David Welsh said on 19/Apr/06
On this weekend's tv programme, he was at least 3 inches shorter than Robbie Williams.
On this weekend's tv programme, he was at least 3 inches shorter than Robbie Williams.
kramer said on 17/Apr/06
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his own web site says he is 5ft 9. Usually people add a bit so i doubt he's any taller.
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his own web site says he is 5ft 9. Usually people add a bit so i doubt he's any taller.
Editor Rob that's a fan site, but it had the little quote were it mentioned he has claimed 5ft 10, actually with Simon Pegg they looked closish in height
Superfuzz said on 4/Feb/06
I reckon he's much shorter than that. I'm 5'10 and when I stood next to him I was at least 1 and a half, if not two inches bigger than him.
I reckon he's much shorter than that. I'm 5'10 and when I stood next to him I was at least 1 and a half, if not two inches bigger than him.
a7xfan said on 6/Nov/05
I LOVE DERREN BROWN LOL. I hope that he is 5ft 9.5! :-)
I LOVE DERREN BROWN LOL. I hope that he is 5ft 9.5! :-)
jose said on 6/Jul/05
in his book he says he is 5`7"
in his book he says he is 5`7"
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