Jackie Chan's Height
5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm)
Peak height was 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm)
Hong Kong born actor best known for starring in films like Police Story, Wheels on Meals, Shanghai Noon, Project A, The Rush Hour Trilogy and Drunken Master. His body has taken a battering over the years through his physical action roles and numerous dangerous stunts. In a People Online chat in 1997 when asked his height and weight, Jackie said "I'm five foot ten and a half...160lbs"
Photo by PR Photos
Chan is one of those rare actions stars who appears bigger in real life than in his films. He is by no means a giant; at 5-foot-9, his own bay area press agent towers over him. At one point in the interview he complains that his 158 pounds is more than he likes to carry around.
-- Stanford Daily, 1996
What's your bodyweight right now?
72 kilos [158 pounds].
And how tall are you, approximately?
Five-ten-and-a-half.
-- Jackie Chan (Ch'eng Lung), 1999
Quinton Aaron and Jackie
Photo by Joe Seer/BigStock.com
Photo by Joe Seer/BigStock.com
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Average Guess (184 Votes)
Peak: 5ft 8.38in (173.7cm)
Current: 5ft 7.46in (171.3cm)
Peak: 5ft 8.38in (173.7cm)
Current: 5ft 7.46in (171.3cm)
uddipta saikia said on 22/Apr/24
I Can He Has Been Lost His Lot Of Height.
Due To Doing Stunt By Himself In All Movies.
Looks 167 cm
Cause He Is Now 70 Years Old
I Can He Has Been Lost His Lot Of Height.
Due To Doing Stunt By Himself In All Movies.
Looks 167 cm
Cause He Is Now 70 Years Old
Mr. Truth said on 22/Sep/23
This guy probably lost a lot of height due to 30+ years of doing his owns stunts. I'd say 5'8.5" peak and now at 69 years old- 5'6.5"
This guy probably lost a lot of height due to 30+ years of doing his owns stunts. I'd say 5'8.5" peak and now at 69 years old- 5'6.5"
Xi J Cunningham said on 26/May/23
Rob how tall do you think the famous Hong Kong Governor Murray Maclehose was? He is commonly referred to as 6 Feet 4 but seems to tower in most photographs.
Editor Rob
Rob how tall do you think the famous Hong Kong Governor Murray Maclehose was? He is commonly referred to as 6 Feet 4 but seems to tower in most photographs.
Editor RobAt his peak he probably was near that mark.
Jackie Lee said on 29/Apr/23
If he only looks 1.5 inches shorter than 5'10.5 Hrithik Roshan shouldn't his peak height be taller than 5'8.5?
If he only looks 1.5 inches shorter than 5'10.5 Hrithik Roshan shouldn't his peak height be taller than 5'8.5?
Johan 185 cm said on 29/Apr/23
I would have guessed him at around 5'9" peak maybe little under , havent seen many pics of him lately. 5'10.5" is impossible. He has never looked 179cm...more 175 cm and I will go with Rob's guess of 174 cm.
I would have guessed him at around 5'9" peak maybe little under , havent seen many pics of him lately. 5'10.5" is impossible. He has never looked 179cm...more 175 cm and I will go with Rob's guess of 174 cm.
Wayob Djpich said on 21/Apr/23
You should downgrade his height to 5ft 6 ½ and peak height to 5ft 7 ½ because his peak height was 5ft 7 ½ and 5ft 6 ½ now.
You should downgrade his height to 5ft 6 ½ and peak height to 5ft 7 ½ because his peak height was 5ft 7 ½ and 5ft 6 ½ now.
Linke said on 7/Apr/23
Rob, how tall does he looks next to 179 cms listed Hrithik Roshan here.
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Editor Rob
Rob, how tall does he looks next to 179 cms listed Hrithik Roshan here.
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Editor RobOnly seems 1.5 inches difference there.
berta said on 4/Jan/23
its rally incredible that jackie chan have lost less height than dolph lundgren. If there is one guy that really should have lost 5 cm of height as his age then its jackie chan.
its rally incredible that jackie chan have lost less height than dolph lundgren. If there is one guy that really should have lost 5 cm of height as his age then its jackie chan.
Robby Harris said on 11/Oct/22
Chan with 6'0"-6'0.5" Chris Tucker in 1998:
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Uday Singh said on 26/Jul/22
Not 172 cm
But 169 cm Is His Real Height
Not 172 cm
But 169 cm Is His Real Height
Dmeyer said on 5/Jul/22
Cena looks max 9cm even if chan has 1cm more shoes
Cena looks max 9cm even if chan has 1cm more shoes
Eric W Tam said on 3/Jul/22
lol the classic two inch fraud.
lol the classic two inch fraud.
Uday Singh said on 8/Jun/22
He Is 170 cm or 169 cm
He Is 170 cm or 169 cm
Jackie Lee said on 17/Apr/22
Rob the woman in pink skirt next to Jackie Chan is listed as 168cm. What are your thoughts? 🤔
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Rob the woman in pink skirt next to Jackie Chan is listed as 168cm. What are your thoughts? 🤔
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Editor RobWhoever guessed her that tall, should check out that photo and change her 4 inches downwards! Maybe the girl in black jacket has the best chance of being nearer 168cm. All have decent heels on.
5'10 1/4 Asian guy said on 30/Mar/22
Hey rob I think you can include Dimash Kudaibergen,He is Very very amazing singer He is listed 6'3¼ but after a lot of research I think he is more around 6'1¼-6'1½, he has photo with Jackie chan and bocelli
Hey rob I think you can include Dimash Kudaibergen,He is Very very amazing singer He is listed 6'3¼ but after a lot of research I think he is more around 6'1¼-6'1½, he has photo with Jackie chan and bocelli
Jackie Lee said on 28/Mar/22
Peak height could really be 5ft 9 when he was young he does look above average for a chinese man. In rush hour he didn't look much shorter than Chris tucker and he probably already shrunk by then considering the injuries he sustained prior to that.
Peak height could really be 5ft 9 when he was young he does look above average for a chinese man. In rush hour he didn't look much shorter than Chris tucker and he probably already shrunk by then considering the injuries he sustained prior to that.
Aoliya said on 18/Mar/22
I’m 5’10, back in year 2000 I met him and stood next to him for a photo taken… I had 2inch heels, he had a bit of platform shoes, he was just a bit shorter, didn’t look short at all, I was so surprised by that, altogether I spent roughly 3 hours around him in a room watching, Brad Allen was his bodyguard those days, he looked so short and small compare to Jackie, I’d claim for him at least 174cm (5’8) that time easy, but I believe we are all getting shorter with age…
I’m 5’10, back in year 2000 I met him and stood next to him for a photo taken… I had 2inch heels, he had a bit of platform shoes, he was just a bit shorter, didn’t look short at all, I was so surprised by that, altogether I spent roughly 3 hours around him in a room watching, Brad Allen was his bodyguard those days, he looked so short and small compare to Jackie, I’d claim for him at least 174cm (5’8) that time easy, but I believe we are all getting shorter with age…
5'10 1/4 Asian guy said on 3/Mar/22
His head is big for his size,it's make will Smith's and chris tucker's head seems very small bcs they're taller
His head is big for his size,it's make will Smith's and chris tucker's head seems very small bcs they're taller
Jackie Lee said on 16/Feb/22
Yep agreed Mohammed 170cm, Jackie is 175cm at the very most and 174 at the very least. 176 and 173 are too tall and too short for peak Chan imo.
Yep agreed Mohammed 170cm, Jackie is 175cm at the very most and 174 at the very least. 176 and 173 are too tall and too short for peak Chan imo.
Mohammed 170cm said on 7/Feb/22
I like Jackie and his films, but his 5'10.5" claim is a joke. I could believe he was 174 in his prime, and a chance of 174.5 when he was in his 20s. However Jackie never was taller than 175 in his life, and thats really the maximum he could ever be.
My guess: 174-174.5 peak height.
I like Jackie and his films, but his 5'10.5" claim is a joke. I could believe he was 174 in his prime, and a chance of 174.5 when he was in his 20s. However Jackie never was taller than 175 in his life, and thats really the maximum he could ever be.
My guess: 174-174.5 peak height.
Ethan Wolf said on 16/Dec/21
Now this...is more like a build o.f a 5'7"-5'8" man. I'll go with 5'7.5" and 5'7"
Now this...is more like a build o.f a 5'7"-5'8" man. I'll go with 5'7.5" and 5'7"
Abhishek Rahul said on 24/Nov/21
Rob check out this photo. Click Here Xi jinping is listed as 177cm.
Editor Rob
Rob check out this photo. Click Here Xi jinping is listed as 177cm.
Editor RobXi looks closer to 5ft 11 than 10...you've also got Kate Middleton in near 3 inch heels and Xi doesn't look any shorter.
Morgan Kaye said on 6/Nov/21
173-174cm peak, 171-172cm now.
173-174cm peak, 171-172cm now.
5'10 Dude said on 1/Oct/21
5'8½ at least for his peak height makes sense. I don't see him being any shorter than that at his peak. He tends to look average height in my opinion. For a man that has put himself through so much, his height loss isn't terribly significant.
5'8½ at least for his peak height makes sense. I don't see him being any shorter than that at his peak. He tends to look average height in my opinion. For a man that has put himself through so much, his height loss isn't terribly significant.
Bambang said on 16/Sep/21
If he was 172 here, quinton aaron was 202.Is this foto looks like 1 ft different? I think Jackie was around 5'8"-5'8½"
If he was 172 here, quinton aaron was 202.Is this foto looks like 1 ft different? I think Jackie was around 5'8"-5'8½"
Rigved said on 4/Aug/21
Well Jacki chan and i are same height my height is between 171 to 173 well im 17 i think i have grown and im growing i wanna be atleast 178 cm
Well Jacki chan and i are same height my height is between 171 to 173 well im 17 i think i have grown and im growing i wanna be atleast 178 cm
Anonnymous said on 18/Jul/21
I believe that Jackie Chan would edge out Tom Cruise by at least a small margin(definitely with both barefooted). What do you say, Rob?
Editor Rob
I believe that Jackie Chan would edge out Tom Cruise by at least a small margin(definitely with both barefooted). What do you say, Rob?
Editor Robtoday Chan may be looking nearer Cruise height, but 15 years ago I think would look taller
Anonnymous said on 18/Jul/21
@Frank, Sylvester Stallone is one of those actors, notorious for using elevator shoes. Even Van Damme joked about how he was forbidden from using proper footwear or even standing properly because Stallone wanted to tower over him, even though Van Damme had the advantage in reality. There are some other photos(most preferably the ones of the last decade) where the difference between Chan and Stallone is way lesser than before.
@Frank, Sylvester Stallone is one of those actors, notorious for using elevator shoes. Even Van Damme joked about how he was forbidden from using proper footwear or even standing properly because Stallone wanted to tower over him, even though Van Damme had the advantage in reality. There are some other photos(most preferably the ones of the last decade) where the difference between Chan and Stallone is way lesser than before.
frank burjan said on 18/Jul/21
He is shorter than sylvester stallone in a picture together. And stallone was max 5'8. If that.
He is shorter than sylvester stallone in a picture together. And stallone was max 5'8. If that.
Anonnymous said on 28/Jun/21
@Tamil Maybe you should watch both the videos again. Jackie Chan clearly edged Ellen Degeneres by a small margin in both, whenever they were both standing.
@Tamil Maybe you should watch both the videos again. Jackie Chan clearly edged Ellen Degeneres by a small margin in both, whenever they were both standing.
Amal John said on 27/Jun/21
Could you please tell me how to add a photo with my comment? I tried to simply attach a link and it didn't work the time I attempted.
Anyway, just look at Jackie Chan next to Riz Ahmed who is claimed by many as a 5'7.75" to 5'8". He looks taller than Riz by at least 1/4 inch, even while bending a bit. Don't forget that its the same guy who topped even Rene Russo, often(don't know if footwear was the major reason for them).
Also he looked like a 2 inch maximum shorter, next to a 5'11" around Andrew Garfield.
I say that he is still at 5'8".
Could you please tell me how to add a photo with my comment? I tried to simply attach a link and it didn't work the time I attempted.
Anyway, just look at Jackie Chan next to Riz Ahmed who is claimed by many as a 5'7.75" to 5'8". He looks taller than Riz by at least 1/4 inch, even while bending a bit. Don't forget that its the same guy who topped even Rene Russo, often(don't know if footwear was the major reason for them).
Also he looked like a 2 inch maximum shorter, next to a 5'11" around Andrew Garfield.
I say that he is still at 5'8".
Anonnymous said on 26/Jun/21
LMAO at those who are trying to downgrade him into a 5'5" level. He simply towers both Kevin Hart(a strong 5'2") and Brad Allen(a strong 5'4") in their photos with Jackie Chan. He sometimes look like a giant next to a 5'6" kickboxer Benny Urquidez as well. In fact, I can't see this guy anything below 5'7.75" as Rob mentioned.
P.S. I don't trust in the 5'10" claim made by him.
LMAO at those who are trying to downgrade him into a 5'5" level. He simply towers both Kevin Hart(a strong 5'2") and Brad Allen(a strong 5'4") in their photos with Jackie Chan. He sometimes look like a giant next to a 5'6" kickboxer Benny Urquidez as well. In fact, I can't see this guy anything below 5'7.75" as Rob mentioned.
P.S. I don't trust in the 5'10" claim made by him.
Anonnymous said on 19/Jun/21
Solid 5'8"
Solid 5'8"
viper said on 27/May/21
Tucker is 183cm
Tucker is 183cm
Sree Smith said on 25/May/21
Peak height solid 5ft 9 and 5ft 10.5 in shoes.bcz of many injury now around 5ft 8
Peak height solid 5ft 9 and 5ft 10.5 in shoes.bcz of many injury now around 5ft 8
Jackie Lee said on 24/May/21
No way he was only 173 at peak. He's not more than 10cm shorter than chris tucker who's 184-185cm.
No way he was only 173 at peak. He's not more than 10cm shorter than chris tucker who's 184-185cm.
Badar said on 16/May/21
@Jackie Lee
173 max in his peak.
@Jackie Lee
173 max in his peak.
Jackie Lee said on 12/May/21
@Badar
Don't be ridiculous, he was definitely around 175 cm peak and 172 cm now. The man has broken bones and had many injuries throughout his career which probably made him lose more height
@Badar
Don't be ridiculous, he was definitely around 175 cm peak and 172 cm now. The man has broken bones and had many injuries throughout his career which probably made him lose more height
Badar said on 7/May/21
172 cm peak. 171 cm right now.
172 cm peak. 171 cm right now.
Jackie Lee said on 9/Apr/21
@John Moore-162cm
I personally feel he is either 174 or 175 peak height as he has shrunk due to age and injuries and still holds 5'8". 176 is too high and 173 is too low
@John Moore-162cm
I personally feel he is either 174 or 175 peak height as he has shrunk due to age and injuries and still holds 5'8". 176 is too high and 173 is too low
John Moore-162cm said on 18/Mar/21
@Jackie Lee- Now Jackie is possibly 172, but I doubt he ever was 5'9"..I guess 5'8.5" or 174 peak tops..
@Jackie Lee- Now Jackie is possibly 172, but I doubt he ever was 5'9"..I guess 5'8.5" or 174 peak tops..
Jackie Lee said on 4/Mar/21
@Tamil that's ridiculous. If he's 170 then chris tucker will be around 179. I can bet he's a solid 175 peak height and now 172-173
@Tamil that's ridiculous. If he's 170 then chris tucker will be around 179. I can bet he's a solid 175 peak height and now 172-173
Jackie Lee said on 4/Mar/21
5'10 1/2 is a joke. Peak height 5'9 maximum
5'10 1/2 is a joke. Peak height 5'9 maximum
Tamil said on 15/Feb/21
Watch Jackie and Ellen show both were exactly same height..I see no difference here..both wear same type of shoes..also lot of Google search put Jackie in 170 range..I really doubt your judgement on Jackie
Watch Jackie and Ellen show both were exactly same height..I see no difference here..both wear same type of shoes..also lot of Google search put Jackie in 170 range..I really doubt your judgement on Jackie
Chaos Control 6'2.5 said on 13/Feb/21
@Vincent to be fair Quinton is slouching here
@Vincent to be fair Quinton is slouching here
Vincent Caleb said on 10/Feb/21
Proves Quinton is still listed way too high.
Proves Quinton is still listed way too high.
Hayden said on 22/Jan/21
You should upgrade his peak height to 5'9. He looks 6 inches taller than kevin hart currently so imagine his peak. His injuries over the years probably made him lose more height
You should upgrade his peak height to 5'9. He looks 6 inches taller than kevin hart currently so imagine his peak. His injuries over the years probably made him lose more height
ChaosControl 6'2.5 said on 9/Jan/21
Really brining Quinton Aaron’s listing into question there
Really brining Quinton Aaron’s listing into question there
Nik Ashton said on 29/Nov/20
I would love to compare him to Tom Cruise and Paul Sinha!
I would love to compare him to Tom Cruise and Paul Sinha!
Hyper said on 26/Nov/20
Yao Ming is over two inches shorter than Sun Ming Ming, who was measured a mm under 7’9”. So, 7’8” for Yao is ruled out. Also, Shawn Bradley is taller than Yao.
Yao Ming is over two inches shorter than Sun Ming Ming, who was measured a mm under 7’9”. So, 7’8” for Yao is ruled out. Also, Shawn Bradley is taller than Yao.
FriedChicken said on 5/Nov/20
If Jackie is 5'5"+ I'm Mt everest height. In other words; impossible
If Jackie is 5'5"+ I'm Mt everest height. In other words; impossible
6'3 Julian said on 7/Oct/20
If Jackie Chan is 5’5 Yao Ming is only 7’3-4
If Jackie Chan is 5’5 Yao Ming is only 7’3-4
6'3 Julian said on 6/Oct/20
Bro Jackie Chan is not 5’5
Bro Jackie Chan is not 5’5
Jkiller said on 28/Sep/20
I can't see Jackie being more than 5'8, 5'8.25 at best in his prime. Nowadays 5'7.5
I can't see Jackie being more than 5'8, 5'8.25 at best in his prime. Nowadays 5'7.5
Mckinley said on 27/Sep/20
Jackie was pretty taller in his prime in China I could say he was like 5'9" but now he's like just 5'8" which isn't that short.
Jackie was pretty taller in his prime in China I could say he was like 5'9" but now he's like just 5'8" which isn't that short.
Keith Bacchus said on 30/Jul/20
5 foot 9 max
5 foot 9 max
Jeffrey Pedal? said on 10/Jun/20
Rob! I think he is peak 5'8, and in the 90's weight around 160 lbs, near?
Rob! I think he is peak 5'8, and in the 90's weight around 160 lbs, near?
Rommie Fritz said on 6/Jun/20
@Kitbit Its true what you said. Many people do not press all the way down and press hard enough when they measure height. Under stict mewsuring requirement, even a legit strong 170cm is not that easy to be honest. I have been measured 170cm all my life but when doing it myself, I can press down to 168cm. Makes me wonder how many legit 170cm are out there without height frauding.
@Kitbit Its true what you said. Many people do not press all the way down and press hard enough when they measure height. Under stict mewsuring requirement, even a legit strong 170cm is not that easy to be honest. I have been measured 170cm all my life but when doing it myself, I can press down to 168cm. Makes me wonder how many legit 170cm are out there without height frauding.
Rommie Fritz said on 6/Jun/20
In who am I movie, he was barely taller than the 164cm reporter. I will guess 173cm was his peak height. If he was more than 175cm, he will tower over the reporter but there was barely much daylight between the two of them. In Project A, he was only slightly taller than Sammo Hung. A strong 173cm during his peak for me.
In who am I movie, he was barely taller than the 164cm reporter. I will guess 173cm was his peak height. If he was more than 175cm, he will tower over the reporter but there was barely much daylight between the two of them. In Project A, he was only slightly taller than Sammo Hung. A strong 173cm during his peak for me.
Kitbit said on 26/May/20
@Rob I'll have to look for it again but it is hard to find. The interview itself was in Cantonese and had bad quality. Maybe the person measuring didn't press hard enough. Maybe 5'9" was what he really measured.
@Rob I'll have to look for it again but it is hard to find. The interview itself was in Cantonese and had bad quality. Maybe the person measuring didn't press hard enough. Maybe 5'9" was what he really measured.
Kitbit said on 24/May/20
I remember a couple years back I saw an interview from the mid 80's where he was measured at 5'9.5" with a stadiometer without shoes. Rob, do you think he could have measured that out of bed in his prime before any injuries?
Editor Rob
I remember a couple years back I saw an interview from the mid 80's where he was measured at 5'9.5" with a stadiometer without shoes. Rob, do you think he could have measured that out of bed in his prime before any injuries?
Editor RobI wouldn't have guessed Chan in 80's could measure that tall, but if the video exists, it would be very interesting if it surfaced one day.
Yang (5 footer 8, 173, Aries) said on 20/May/20
He is probably about same height as Johnny Depp's Exwife Amber heard.. He was around my height during his younger years ofc... I am so glad that me and him have many similarities between them. Me and him are BOTH Aries with different dates. His DOB is on April 7th and My DOB is on April 11th.. 4 days differences between him and my DOB. Plus we are both Chinese and same ethnicity but with different dialogues as he is Cantonese from Hong Kong while I am from Mainland as Mandarin Speaker from Shanghai..
Unfortunately for this quarantine going on, he mustve celebrated his birthday last month in his house like I did celebrate mine with my husband inside our home with other friends virtually.
Peak 5ft 8
Current around 5ft 6 half and 5ft 6 3/4
He is probably about same height as Johnny Depp's Exwife Amber heard.. He was around my height during his younger years ofc... I am so glad that me and him have many similarities between them. Me and him are BOTH Aries with different dates. His DOB is on April 7th and My DOB is on April 11th.. 4 days differences between him and my DOB. Plus we are both Chinese and same ethnicity but with different dialogues as he is Cantonese from Hong Kong while I am from Mainland as Mandarin Speaker from Shanghai..
Unfortunately for this quarantine going on, he mustve celebrated his birthday last month in his house like I did celebrate mine with my husband inside our home with other friends virtually.
Peak 5ft 8
Current around 5ft 6 half and 5ft 6 3/4
Stanton said on 17/Apr/20
I believe Jackie Chan to be about 5ft8 flat today, i just don't see him under that next to other actors. Definitely was taller when he was younger.
I believe Jackie Chan to be about 5ft8 flat today, i just don't see him under that next to other actors. Definitely was taller when he was younger.
Sandy A Cowell said on 7/Apr/20
🎈🍻🎁🎂 Happy Birthday Jackie! 🎂🎁🍻🎈
A Very Happy Birthday to The Man From Hong Kong, who is today celebrating his 6️⃣6️⃣th Birthday!
I tried to see the movie “The Man From Hong Kong” when I was 14 - and got booted out! 🤪
Jackie’s peak height - 5ft8.5
Today - 5ft7.75
🎈🍻🎁🎂🎈🍻🎁🎂🎈🍻🎁🎂🎈🍻🎁🎂
🎈🍻🎁🎂 Happy Birthday Jackie! 🎂🎁🍻🎈
A Very Happy Birthday to The Man From Hong Kong, who is today celebrating his 6️⃣6️⃣th Birthday!
I tried to see the movie “The Man From Hong Kong” when I was 14 - and got booted out! 🤪
Jackie’s peak height - 5ft8.5
Today - 5ft7.75
🎈🍻🎁🎂🎈🍻🎁🎂🎈🍻🎁🎂🎈🍻🎁🎂
Yao Ming is 7-7 said on 27/Mar/20
Jackie Chan (Chan Long in Chinese, surname is first in China, Russia, and other countries) is below average height even for a Chinese male, which I believe is 5-7. In all of his movies, even those filmed when he was a young man, Jackie was usually a bit shorter than the other Chinese actors. The shorter stature definitely helps in performing acrobatic movements. I would say that Jackie is about 5-6 wo shoes even at his peak.
Jackie Chan (Chan Long in Chinese, surname is first in China, Russia, and other countries) is below average height even for a Chinese male, which I believe is 5-7. In all of his movies, even those filmed when he was a young man, Jackie was usually a bit shorter than the other Chinese actors. The shorter stature definitely helps in performing acrobatic movements. I would say that Jackie is about 5-6 wo shoes even at his peak.
Boyd said on 14/Mar/20
I agree with the listing, Jackie Chan is average height, very talented which is the important thing. National icon to billions in China and across the world. Put up Dimash Kudaibergen page,he's recognized more across the world than many of the people on this website. Or is this an American thing.
I agree with the listing, Jackie Chan is average height, very talented which is the important thing. National icon to billions in China and across the world. Put up Dimash Kudaibergen page,he's recognized more across the world than many of the people on this website. Or is this an American thing.
Arthas said on 27/May/19
Hey Rob, do you think a 173 cm peak should be alright for him? Slightly downgrade for peak height? Maybe 172 flat now
Editor Rob
Hey Rob, do you think a 173 cm peak should be alright for him? Slightly downgrade for peak height? Maybe 172 flat now
Editor RobI still think 174 is fair for a peak range chan - there are people who still think he's 5ft 10 peak and hasn't shrunk!
He's done well probably only losing 2cm or so by now...the amount of stunts he's done himself during his career is probably as many as 100 a-list hollywood actors combined have done!
He's done well probably only losing 2cm or so by now...the amount of stunts he's done himself during his career is probably as many as 100 a-list hollywood actors combined have done!
khaled taban said on 24/May/19
Never was 5'9" peak, he was 174cm peak and now he is barely 172cm.
Never was 5'9" peak, he was 174cm peak and now he is barely 172cm.
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 23/May/19
After looking at Dimash for quite sometime i figure out at him not over 6'1 and probably same height as Kris Wu who wasn't over 185cm and other point is Jackie Chan may not be a strong 172cm and worst around 171-171.5cm current height.
After looking at Dimash for quite sometime i figure out at him not over 6'1 and probably same height as Kris Wu who wasn't over 185cm and other point is Jackie Chan may not be a strong 172cm and worst around 171-171.5cm current height.
Victor cheung said on 15/Apr/19
Jackie always looked small to me after reading his self proclaimed 5ft 10. His head though always looked too big for his body which made his body look smaller.
But peak height I think 5ft9 sounds reasonable as he never seemed dwarfed by American co stars like Owen Wilson and Chris Tucker.
But now 5ft73/4 sounds right. Jackie might claim he's shrunk to 5ft9 now though?
Jackie always looked small to me after reading his self proclaimed 5ft 10. His head though always looked too big for his body which made his body look smaller.
But peak height I think 5ft9 sounds reasonable as he never seemed dwarfed by American co stars like Owen Wilson and Chris Tucker.
But now 5ft73/4 sounds right. Jackie might claim he's shrunk to 5ft9 now though?
berta said on 17/Feb/19
i can believe he was 174-75 range at peak. 173 is to low at peak and over 175 is to high. today he looks 172 range. 2-3 cm isnt really that bad when we think about all his stunts
i can believe he was 174-75 range at peak. 173 is to low at peak and over 175 is to high. today he looks 172 range. 2-3 cm isnt really that bad when we think about all his stunts
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 11/Jan/19
@Nordlicht Dimash height was over listed for sure. He doesn't look over 6'1 3/4 consider that he did not stand that straight next to Jackie Chan. 6'3 1/4 listing might be a shoe height measure somewhere in the morning.
@Nordlicht Dimash height was over listed for sure. He doesn't look over 6'1 3/4 consider that he did not stand that straight next to Jackie Chan. 6'3 1/4 listing might be a shoe height measure somewhere in the morning.
hridoyham58 said on 18/Dec/18
I am a big fan of jackie chan.I saw his almost every film and he look always shorter than others.I can honestly say that he was never 1cm taller than 5'7".So he is now 5'6.5" tall and nothing
I am a big fan of jackie chan.I saw his almost every film and he look always shorter than others.I can honestly say that he was never 1cm taller than 5'7".So he is now 5'6.5" tall and nothing
Guest66 said on 28/Nov/18
Wow, you can tell he’s not the shortest dude around as he always looked pretty close to an average height, especially being asian. But that claim is pushing it a bit.
Wow, you can tell he’s not the shortest dude around as he always looked pretty close to an average height, especially being asian. But that claim is pushing it a bit.
Nordlicht said on 11/Nov/18
hey Rob, what do you think how tall is Dimash Kudaibergen?
Dimash is listed as 1,91m on google but there are photos and a video of Dimash with Jackie Chan and Jackie's head seems to end around Dimash's eye level, which makes me think Dimash is a good fraction under 1,90m.
Editor Rob
hey Rob, what do you think how tall is Dimash Kudaibergen?
Dimash is listed as 1,91m on google but there are photos and a video of Dimash with Jackie Chan and Jackie's head seems to end around Dimash's eye level, which makes me think Dimash is a good fraction under 1,90m.
Editor RobIn that Video he doesn't look close to 190cm, but under it...
Legit 6'2 said on 5/Oct/18
Jackie,are you sure you aren't 6ft ?
5'7 guy,his claim is so lame
Jackie,are you sure you aren't 6ft ?
5'7 guy,his claim is so lame
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 2/Sep/18
Funny that i look up a forum read up comments about martial arts in hong kong and america action stars so there was a swedish guy who claim to be 177cm having a vacation and met Jackie chan 2 years ago in China when he was filming Skiptrace. The guy claim that he took an autograph from Chan when he taking a break from the film walk up to him and surpised says Chan was wearing military type of boots and look at least 3.5" shorter than him in normal addidas sneakers and described Chan to be no taller than 167cm barefoot and this same swedish guy have claim he met Bruce Willis in the early 2000s in america claim that Willis was about his height or 5'9 1/2 tops. I don't buy that 2" lower. Chan look at least 5'6 3/4 to me and Bruce Willis peak at least 5'10 1/2.
Funny that i look up a forum read up comments about martial arts in hong kong and america action stars so there was a swedish guy who claim to be 177cm having a vacation and met Jackie chan 2 years ago in China when he was filming Skiptrace. The guy claim that he took an autograph from Chan when he taking a break from the film walk up to him and surpised says Chan was wearing military type of boots and look at least 3.5" shorter than him in normal addidas sneakers and described Chan to be no taller than 167cm barefoot and this same swedish guy have claim he met Bruce Willis in the early 2000s in america claim that Willis was about his height or 5'9 1/2 tops. I don't buy that 2" lower. Chan look at least 5'6 3/4 to me and Bruce Willis peak at least 5'10 1/2.
Richard Chamberlain said on 26/Aug/18
I reckon that's fairly accurate as Chan was taller than a lot of his contemporaries, a weak 5'9" peak and closer to 5'8" these days.
I reckon that's fairly accurate as Chan was taller than a lot of his contemporaries, a weak 5'9" peak and closer to 5'8" these days.
Leno179 said on 14/Jun/18
Probably lost some cms due to the heavy injuries he suffered through the years, not counting how his posture was affected by it,can't stand properly these days.
Probably lost some cms due to the heavy injuries he suffered through the years, not counting how his posture was affected by it,can't stand properly these days.
Yht said on 4/May/18
At least 5'9 peak in my opinion
At least 5'9 peak in my opinion
Cacau said on 1/May/18
He looks 5 cm shorter than Ralph Machio.
He looks 5 cm shorter than Ralph Machio.
Yasir said on 9/Apr/18
Hey rob how much do people tend to shrink by age 50 on average?
Editor Rob
Hey rob how much do people tend to shrink by age 50 on average?
Editor RobFor a man it might only be a small fraction on average, such that most people wouldn't even notice...for women? Half inch might be common by that age, with many shrinking a full inch, but many also not shrinking at all...
Yasir said on 5/Apr/18
@johnyd55 great minds think alike lmao...
Also about that picture, I think tha Karim guy is wearing lifts lol (because look at how the middle of his feet bulge out of his boots’ toe box). So he’s 5”5-5”6 in LIFTS. So I think he is a weak 5”4 or something lol
@johnyd55 great minds think alike lmao...
Also about that picture, I think tha Karim guy is wearing lifts lol (because look at how the middle of his feet bulge out of his boots’ toe box). So he’s 5”5-5”6 in LIFTS. So I think he is a weak 5”4 or something lol
Mr. FiveEight said on 26/Mar/18
When did you notice Chan starting to lose height Rob? Near an inch loss seems a little more than I’d expect for a 63-year old man, generally speaking.
Editor Rob
When did you notice Chan starting to lose height Rob? Near an inch loss seems a little more than I’d expect for a 63-year old man, generally speaking.
Editor RobI think in last 5 years his injuries have started to take their toll and he is losing height.
Yasir said on 25/Mar/18
Hey rob how tall do you think this guy is? Here’s a picture of him next to Jackie chan
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He claims 5”7 but that’s laughable after seeing him next to jackie chan lol
Editor Rob
Hey rob how tall do you think this guy is? Here’s a picture of him next to Jackie chan
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He claims 5”7 but that’s laughable after seeing him next to jackie chan lol
Editor RobHe's not even 5ft 6 in that photo...whether only 5ft 5 I'm not sure, but somewhere in 5ft 5-6 zone.
Realist said on 2/Mar/18
I bet Jackie Chan was always 5'7.5 to 5'8 my friend seen him at like 10 and he said Jackie was like 5'8 just 5 inches taller than my 5th grade friend who was 5'3
I bet Jackie Chan was always 5'7.5 to 5'8 my friend seen him at like 10 and he said Jackie was like 5'8 just 5 inches taller than my 5th grade friend who was 5'3
Mac said on 24/Feb/18
Rob, how can or will a person loses height? What caused it? And how to avoid it? I do know that peoples will start to lose height in their 50s, right?
Editor Rob
Rob, how can or will a person loses height? What caused it? And how to avoid it? I do know that peoples will start to lose height in their 50s, right?
Editor RobHow you treat your body when younger, can have an impact on how it treats you when you're older.
There's various factors which could effect height. Physical activity (or lack of), damaging activities through types of jobs which put strains on joints (i.e. Carpet Fitter), Diet (including minerals / vitamins consumed), Genetics (some may be predisposed to lose more height than others).
To avoid it, is to look after your body and avoid activities which damage joints. Maintain good diet and regular exercise/walking.
There's various factors which could effect height. Physical activity (or lack of), damaging activities through types of jobs which put strains on joints (i.e. Carpet Fitter), Diet (including minerals / vitamins consumed), Genetics (some may be predisposed to lose more height than others).
To avoid it, is to look after your body and avoid activities which damage joints. Maintain good diet and regular exercise/walking.
Smiles03 said on 11/Feb/18
He could had been a weak 5'10
He could had been a weak 5'10
MAD SAM said on 21/Jan/18
Jackie definitely was solid 174 cm when he was young, right now he might be a weak 172 cm though
Jackie definitely was solid 174 cm when he was young, right now he might be a weak 172 cm though
F?bio said on 13/Jan/18
The foreigner movies is 170cm
The foreigner movies is 170cm
6footTom said on 25/Dec/17
@Cpheonix Although Brosnan's character later describes Chan's character as being "Five feet and eight inches" in the same movie.
@Cpheonix Although Brosnan's character later describes Chan's character as being "Five feet and eight inches" in the same movie.
Cpheonix said on 25/Dec/17
In The Foreigner Pierce Brosnan's character is looking at a profile of Jackie Chan's character in his younger days and his height is listed as 170cm.
In The Foreigner Pierce Brosnan's character is looking at a profile of Jackie Chan's character in his younger days and his height is listed as 170cm.
Quoter86 said on 19/Nov/17
Did he really think he was 5'10.5"? Haha.
Did he really think he was 5'10.5"? Haha.
Junior said on 3/Nov/17
Jackie Chan was never 5'9 and look too short for 5'8.5-5'9 closer to truth 5'8 peak and 5'7.5" now.
Jackie Chan was never 5'9 and look too short for 5'8.5-5'9 closer to truth 5'8 peak and 5'7.5" now.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Nov/17
Rob, how likely is 5ft9 peak?
I can believe his claim may have been in shoes
Editor Rob
Rob, how likely is 5ft9 peak?
I can believe his claim may have been in shoes
Editor Rob not as certain he would hve been 5ft 9, though he may well have lost a bit more height than imagined, even though very fit, he still had a long career doing many stunts that most a-listers would never have done!
JJAK said on 23/Oct/17
Just saw some kiddie movie he did a few years ago spy nextdoor or something he looks very short.
I need to rewatch forbidden kingdom knowing now jet li is under 5 6 id say jackie looked 5 7.
He really did look considerably taller in his youth I think he was just under 5 9 maybe listing.
He needs a now update he is well under 5 8 still one of the greatest martial artists of all time.
Just saw some kiddie movie he did a few years ago spy nextdoor or something he looks very short.
I need to rewatch forbidden kingdom knowing now jet li is under 5 6 id say jackie looked 5 7.
He really did look considerably taller in his youth I think he was just under 5 9 maybe listing.
He needs a now update he is well under 5 8 still one of the greatest martial artists of all time.
jay said on 20/Oct/17
in enter the dragon he's taller than lee who was only 5'7 id by 5'10 maybe now a bit shorter
in enter the dragon he's taller than lee who was only 5'7 id by 5'10 maybe now a bit shorter
Jann said on 30/Sep/17
5'8 1/2" 5'9" peak
5'8 1/2" 5'9" peak
Chirag said on 28/Aug/17
He is max 5'6". Not more.
He is max 5'6". Not more.
Someone said on 19/Aug/17
Just saw a rush hour on tv when he was doing his stunts especially he looked 5 4
Just saw a rush hour on tv when he was doing his stunts especially he looked 5 4
blazer said on 10/Aug/17
Did Jackie really claim almost 5'11..Wow! This is why people have no sense of height and guess and claim 2-3 inches higher than reality.
Did Jackie really claim almost 5'11..Wow! This is why people have no sense of height and guess and claim 2-3 inches higher than reality.
Michael Jackson said on 28/Jul/17
Now 5'7.5" for sure, and his peak was 5'8" strong.
Now 5'7.5" for sure, and his peak was 5'8" strong.
Rising - 174 cm said on 21/Jul/17
That's because Stallone was and still is over 5'8" - closer to 5'9" peak - and he looked about 5'11" when he wore lifts. Chan was a bit shorter than Sly in the 90s and is shorter today seeing them together not long ago. It's been apparent for a while Jackie isn't over 5'8" these days, possibly under, though not that much as he wasn't much shorter than Van Damme recently. Maybe 5'8.5" in the 90s and possibly a full 5'9" in the 70s and 80s, but it can be tough to know for sure the reference heights around him then, though his Chinese films were far better than his American films.
That's because Stallone was and still is over 5'8" - closer to 5'9" peak - and he looked about 5'11" when he wore lifts. Chan was a bit shorter than Sly in the 90s and is shorter today seeing them together not long ago. It's been apparent for a while Jackie isn't over 5'8" these days, possibly under, though not that much as he wasn't much shorter than Van Damme recently. Maybe 5'8.5" in the 90s and possibly a full 5'9" in the 70s and 80s, but it can be tough to know for sure the reference heights around him then, though his Chinese films were far better than his American films.
even said on 20/Jul/17
the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head of Jackie Chan is 5'7.5" or 172 cm anyone saying otherwise is just fooling himself . peak height of Jackie Chan was 5'8.25" or 173 cm .
the distance from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head of Jackie Chan is 5'7.5" or 172 cm anyone saying otherwise is just fooling himself . peak height of Jackie Chan was 5'8.25" or 173 cm .
Lord said on 18/Jul/17
Back in the day, around 176 at his peak.
Since then he has shrunk a lot, and nowadays he looks around the 172 mark.
Back in the day, around 176 at his peak.
Since then he has shrunk a lot, and nowadays he looks around the 172 mark.
andre said on 14/Jul/17
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see him with barack obama he does not look like over 5ft8 with shoes tell me rob , chan never was taller then 173cm 174cm with shoes stallone who is 5ft7 barefoot tower over him with lifts
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see him with barack obama he does not look like over 5ft8 with shoes tell me rob , chan never was taller then 173cm 174cm with shoes stallone who is 5ft7 barefoot tower over him with lifts
RichardSpain said on 1/Jul/17
to me he seems 171 /172cm but he could be 173cm all is possible.
to me he seems 171 /172cm but he could be 173cm all is possible.
KH said on 29/Jun/17
One thing to consider about Jackie is he almost certainly has suffered many injuries over the years and was not exactly a young man when he became a superstar in the US. I would guess he is like most celebrities and is adding an inch or two to his height when he claims 5'10.5. So his peak height probably around this listing.
One thing to consider about Jackie is he almost certainly has suffered many injuries over the years and was not exactly a young man when he became a superstar in the US. I would guess he is like most celebrities and is adding an inch or two to his height when he claims 5'10.5. So his peak height probably around this listing.
Ben said on 25/Jun/17
Even, then you ain't 5'9" ;)
Even, then you ain't 5'9" ;)
Snart said on 24/May/17
I think 1.73 is the exact height of jackie. His body looks like the body of someone with 1.68 - 1.70; But he has a huge head, and that gives him a few inches more.
ps: Sorry for the lousy English. It is not my first language.
I think 1.73 is the exact height of jackie. His body looks like the body of someone with 1.68 - 1.70; But he has a huge head, and that gives him a few inches more.
ps: Sorry for the lousy English. It is not my first language.
6'1-6'1.5 Guy said on 26/Apr/17
Never in his life did he look more than 5'8.5.
5'8'25 - 5'8.5 peak height.
5'7.75 '- 5'8 now.
Never in his life did he look more than 5'8.5.
5'8'25 - 5'8.5 peak height.
5'7.75 '- 5'8 now.
Realist said on 30/Mar/17
My dad us 5'10.5 on paper and taller than alot of people and my bro is 6' no way is he near my dad whose black height. Heck on the way we do height a barefoot 5'7.5 is fair. Chris Tucker had him by 4 or 4.5 inches thats just under eye level. And if he's 6' even no way is Chan over 5'8 with or without shoes
My dad us 5'10.5 on paper and taller than alot of people and my bro is 6' no way is he near my dad whose black height. Heck on the way we do height a barefoot 5'7.5 is fair. Chris Tucker had him by 4 or 4.5 inches thats just under eye level. And if he's 6' even no way is Chan over 5'8 with or without shoes
Realist said on 30/Mar/17
He's like 5'7 now but maybe 5'8.5 20 years ago.
He's like 5'7 now but maybe 5'8.5 20 years ago.
Johnny said on 25/Mar/17
My dad met Jackie Chan a long time ago and shook hands with him. I think Chan came to Kolkata for a promo of a movie and was sick after eating Bengali sweets.
My dad met Jackie Chan a long time ago and shook hands with him. I think Chan came to Kolkata for a promo of a movie and was sick after eating Bengali sweets.
Jose said on 23/Mar/17
Rob, in this pics a 171 cms Spielberg is taller than Chan..can we perhaps say that Jackie is shorter than the estimated 174 cms ? Click Here, Click Here
Editor Rob
Rob, in this pics a 171 cms Spielberg is taller than Chan..can we perhaps say that Jackie is shorter than the estimated 174 cms ? Click Here, Click Here
Editor Rob the picture might benefit Steven, if the photo is taken high up...
today I think Chan can look under 5ft 8.
today I think Chan can look under 5ft 8.
andre said on 15/Jan/17
as more as i see his old movies from china more i get a 5ft8 with shoes then a 5ft8.5 barefoot even i would say a 5ft7.5 with shoes
time for downgrate he never was that tall
i would put chang at night at 5ft7.61 barefoot
as more as i see his old movies from china more i get a 5ft8 with shoes then a 5ft8.5 barefoot even i would say a 5ft7.5 with shoes
time for downgrate he never was that tall
i would put chang at night at 5ft7.61 barefoot
James said on 6/Jan/17
5'9 Korean guy said: "Average male caucasian height is 5'10? lmfao"
It depends on the country. In the USA that's the average height for Caucasian males. In the Netherlands it's higher and in Italy it's lower than that.
Source:
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5'9 Korean guy said: "Average male caucasian height is 5'10? lmfao"
It depends on the country. In the USA that's the average height for Caucasian males. In the Netherlands it's higher and in Italy it's lower than that.
Source:
Click Here
andre said on 19/Dec/16
Rob tell me do you real think he real is 5ft10?
i mean those movies from him in the 1985 he does look shorter then most at that stage chinese where like 5ft6 if he was 5ft10 he would tower over them
what are the changes jackie chan was 5ft8 with shoes at his prime ?
Editor Rob
Rob tell me do you real think he real is 5ft10?
i mean those movies from him in the 1985 he does look shorter then most at that stage chinese where like 5ft6 if he was 5ft10 he would tower over them
what are the changes jackie chan was 5ft8 with shoes at his prime ?
Editor Rob andre, I would be surprised if Chan was 5ft 8 in shoes.
andre said on 16/Dec/16
I been watching is old movies rob , the movies he does in china and if he real was 5ft10 he would tower over all the others chineses , there is no way he is taller then 5ft8 with shoes on his prime perhaps 5ft8.5 max there is no way he is 5ft8.5 barefoot
this is my opinion
I been watching is old movies rob , the movies he does in china and if he real was 5ft10 he would tower over all the others chineses , there is no way he is taller then 5ft8 with shoes on his prime perhaps 5ft8.5 max there is no way he is 5ft8.5 barefoot
this is my opinion
Elite said on 2/Dec/16
Rob, how tall do u thinkthe man beside Jackie is?Click Here
Editor Rob
Rob, how tall do u thinkthe man beside Jackie is?Click Here
Editor Rob Elite, he doesn't look under six foot
Ben said on 30/Nov/16
he aint 5ft 8, peak was 5ft 8, he is 5ft 7ish, comapred to many in movies like who am I wearing hiking boots, still looked 5ft 7
he aint 5ft 8, peak was 5ft 8, he is 5ft 7ish, comapred to many in movies like who am I wearing hiking boots, still looked 5ft 7
Realist said on 27/Nov/16
He was 5'8 and chris tucker is 6 feet.
He was 5'8 and chris tucker is 6 feet.
berta said on 24/Nov/16
peak around 174 he could look shorter like 172-73 but beside other people i think he really was 174. these days i would say 173 ore 0,5 cm under that
peak around 174 he could look shorter like 172-73 but beside other people i think he really was 174. these days i would say 173 ore 0,5 cm under that
andre said on 30/Oct/16
jackie chan is 5ft8 with his shoes on not barefoot
jackie chan is 5ft8 with his shoes on not barefoot
josh jeffords said on 10/Oct/16
Jackie has passed for his claimed 5 10 but he has had like a thousand injuries likely shrunk a bit.
I think he may have been close to it back in the day but who knows.
But if he is not close to 5 10 chris tucker is way under 6 1.
Jackie has passed for his claimed 5 10 but he has had like a thousand injuries likely shrunk a bit.
I think he may have been close to it back in the day but who knows.
But if he is not close to 5 10 chris tucker is way under 6 1.
Morningheight 182cm said on 3/Oct/16
Hey I'm 184cm in shoes too but height is measured barefoot so max 5'8.25 for him nowadays
Hey I'm 184cm in shoes too but height is measured barefoot so max 5'8.25 for him nowadays
Michaeljrocks said on 22/Sep/16
I just had my photo taken with Van Damme in Australia. When standing next to Van Damme, Jackie Chan looks exactly the same height as me, and I'm only 5'6.
I just had my photo taken with Van Damme in Australia. When standing next to Van Damme, Jackie Chan looks exactly the same height as me, and I'm only 5'6.
Shredder said on 11/Sep/16
He is shorter Than Ralph Macchio , He isn't taller than Rob. 5'10.5 160 sounds insane by looking at him , more like 5 ft 8 and 180 lb , 160 was his prime weight and 5'10.5 is a joke.
He is shorter Than Ralph Macchio , He isn't taller than Rob. 5'10.5 160 sounds insane by looking at him , more like 5 ft 8 and 180 lb , 160 was his prime weight and 5'10.5 is a joke.
Ellis... said on 9/Sep/16
5'9 at his peak and 5'8.5 nowadays he is not a short guy like most of us thought
5'9 at his peak and 5'8.5 nowadays he is not a short guy like most of us thought
5'9 Korean guy said on 9/Aug/16
Average male caucasian height is 5'10? lmfao.
Average male caucasian height is 5'10? lmfao.
James said on 14/Jul/16
@Strong 5ft9 "Equivalency" to Caucasian male? Haha good question. Maybe his equivalence would be around 177 cm. In Asia, men who are 180 cm or taller are generally considered tall. A 6' 0" man is kinda tall in East Asia and South East Asia.
@Strong 5ft9 "Equivalency" to Caucasian male? Haha good question. Maybe his equivalence would be around 177 cm. In Asia, men who are 180 cm or taller are generally considered tall. A 6' 0" man is kinda tall in East Asia and South East Asia.
Tom said on 14/Jul/16
@Strong 5ft9
Not sure about Caucasian specifically. But the average Chinese is about 5'6.5" I believe? And the average American is about 5'9.5" which is a 3 inch difference, so I'd say if he was American, he'd be roughly 5'11.5" in his prime.
I'm Chinese myself and currently around 6ft tall and I live in the US. On my recent trip to China, walking around in Beijing makes me feel about 6'3".
@Strong 5ft9
Not sure about Caucasian specifically. But the average Chinese is about 5'6.5" I believe? And the average American is about 5'9.5" which is a 3 inch difference, so I'd say if he was American, he'd be roughly 5'11.5" in his prime.
I'm Chinese myself and currently around 6ft tall and I live in the US. On my recent trip to China, walking around in Beijing makes me feel about 6'3".
Jings Chen said on 14/Jul/16
He might be 168 cm tall in Southern China male standard size in his generation; besides, Chinese marshal art didn't choose tall guy as a student.
He might be 168 cm tall in Southern China male standard size in his generation; besides, Chinese marshal art didn't choose tall guy as a student.
Strong 5ft9 said on 7/Jul/16
Rob, If he was a Caucasian male. His equivalency would be like 5'10.5" in his prime, right?
Rob, If he was a Caucasian male. His equivalency would be like 5'10.5" in his prime, right?
berta said on 3/Jun/16
is he only 1 cm shorter than Stallone wa`s?
is he only 1 cm shorter than Stallone wa`s?
Around 5'9 said on 25/Feb/16
I think the full 5'9 is not impossible. I really enjoy watching those rush hour films and drunken master is good too. Fearless hyena is also another one.
I think the full 5'9 is not impossible. I really enjoy watching those rush hour films and drunken master is good too. Fearless hyena is also another one.
Alvin said on 22/Feb/16
Here's the clip of Jackie Chan on the Mike Douglas Show in 1980. Click Here He's about the same height as the late Mike Douglas. Though Jackie had poor posture, rounded back and was in runners. Peak height about 175-176cm.
Here's the clip of Jackie Chan on the Mike Douglas Show in 1980. Click Here He's about the same height as the late Mike Douglas. Though Jackie had poor posture, rounded back and was in runners. Peak height about 175-176cm.
Johno said on 8/Feb/16
Looked nearly an inch shorter then Ralph Macchio, who Rob has met, around 5'7.25. Also, always looked within 3 inches of Chris Tucker's height.
5'7.25 - 5'7.5 but you can say a strong 5'7, not 5'8.
Looked nearly an inch shorter then Ralph Macchio, who Rob has met, around 5'7.25. Also, always looked within 3 inches of Chris Tucker's height.
5'7.25 - 5'7.5 but you can say a strong 5'7, not 5'8.
Will said on 12/Oct/15
Jackie Chan is exactly 5 feet 8 inches tall. Enough said.
Jackie Chan is exactly 5 feet 8 inches tall. Enough said.
AJ said on 6/Oct/15
175 peak, 173 today
175 peak, 173 today
mr.rashid said on 16/Aug/15
Rob, Would u mind adding a page 4 Kwon Sang Woo? i think 5'11.5" is a fair shout 4 him!
Rob, Would u mind adding a page 4 Kwon Sang Woo? i think 5'11.5" is a fair shout 4 him!
Sanders said on 15/Aug/15
I've met him for work some months ago. He is definitely 174-175 cm.
I've met him for work some months ago. He is definitely 174-175 cm.
mr.rashid said on 3/Aug/15
@Editor Rob,
How tall do u think Kwon Sang Woo is? 182 range?
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Click Here (their footwear)
Any answer Rob?
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob,
How tall do u think Kwon Sang Woo is? 182 range?
Click Here
Click Here (their footwear)
Any answer Rob?
Editor Rob Ferris, I've not looked at Kwon much, but he can seem somewhere in 5ft 11 range at a first glance.
stan said on 3/Jul/15
@height183, i think you talking about Sammo hungs lucky stars trilogy. Those were awesome movies and very funny too, Jackie had smaller roles in those films
@height183, i think you talking about Sammo hungs lucky stars trilogy. Those were awesome movies and very funny too, Jackie had smaller roles in those films
Height183 said on 2/Jul/15
@stan: Drunken Master 2 is another great film. Aside from the action and story, I loved the scenery and setting. Amazing stuff.
The films Jackie did with Sammo Hung were not that bad too. Even though some of them hardly had Jackie in them.
@stan: Drunken Master 2 is another great film. Aside from the action and story, I loved the scenery and setting. Amazing stuff.
The films Jackie did with Sammo Hung were not that bad too. Even though some of them hardly had Jackie in them.
anonymous peach said on 21/May/15
There's no way he is the same height now compared to his peak. He could have been 176 or 177cm at his peak, what do you think Rob?
Editor Rob
There's no way he is the same height now compared to his peak. He could have been 176 or 177cm at his peak, what do you think Rob?
Editor Rob well how much height he has lost is the question. From his 80's films, stuff like Meals on Wheels I'm not sure he looked that range though.
Josh said on 24/Mar/15
He was definitely 5'9 in his prime. Looked close to 5'10. Maybe he was giving his height in shoes like many others do. 5'8 today though.
He was definitely 5'9 in his prime. Looked close to 5'10. Maybe he was giving his height in shoes like many others do. 5'8 today though.
Silent_D said on 15/Dec/14
I used to think he was about 5 foot 6 but after watching a lot of his movies, I think he is about 172cm now. In his prime, he was close to 5 foot 10.5 I think. His body has taken a battering and he has lost some height. He is a few cms taller than jet li.
I used to think he was about 5 foot 6 but after watching a lot of his movies, I think he is about 172cm now. In his prime, he was close to 5 foot 10.5 I think. His body has taken a battering and he has lost some height. He is a few cms taller than jet li.
Height182 said on 4/Dec/14
Was he ever as tall as 5'10.5''? I thought that rumour was very wrong.
Was he ever as tall as 5'10.5''? I thought that rumour was very wrong.
richie said on 21/Nov/14
Yeah Jackie is actually quite tall for an asian star, close to 5'9". He had 2 inches on Sammo Hung who is listed at 5'7"
Yeah Jackie is actually quite tall for an asian star, close to 5'9". He had 2 inches on Sammo Hung who is listed at 5'7"
andre said on 13/Nov/14
We understand that jackie is not a small guy but 5ft7.5 is the max he ever had
and for sure today he is 171cm
We understand that jackie is not a small guy but 5ft7.5 is the max he ever had
and for sure today he is 171cm
glow said on 27/Oct/14
he's about 170cm-171cm now
he's about 170cm-171cm now
stan said on 17/Sep/14
i agree with you Arch Stanton, he is not as short as the majority think he is. Not over 5'9 these days but not anything below 5'8.
i agree with you Arch Stanton, he is not as short as the majority think he is. Not over 5'9 these days but not anything below 5'8.
Arch Stanton said on 16/Sep/14
Chan is at the sort of height where in some of his Hong Kong movies he can look tallish next to some of the other Asian actors but at other times look short next to the taller Hong Kong actors who are 6 ft or a bit over. I think he's have to be 5'8-5'9 to look a decent height next to some of his costars in those movies. It's easy to think of him as a little Chinese guy, but he's taller than you think.
Chan is at the sort of height where in some of his Hong Kong movies he can look tallish next to some of the other Asian actors but at other times look short next to the taller Hong Kong actors who are 6 ft or a bit over. I think he's have to be 5'8-5'9 to look a decent height next to some of his costars in those movies. It's easy to think of him as a little Chinese guy, but he's taller than you think.
stan said on 29/Aug/14
watched a documentary of Chan a few nights ago and he looks particularly tall next to other asian actors. I wouldn't call him tall but definitely not short. The listing seems accurate even though i'd lean closer to 5ft9 then 5ft8. Rob what do you think was his peak height ?
watched a documentary of Chan a few nights ago and he looks particularly tall next to other asian actors. I wouldn't call him tall but definitely not short. The listing seems accurate even though i'd lean closer to 5ft9 then 5ft8. Rob what do you think was his peak height ?
Arch Stanton said on 21/Aug/14
Rob can you add Shanghai Noon? Wonderful movie. Owen Wilson had 2-2.5 inches on him, this looks accurate.
Editor Rob
Rob can you add Shanghai Noon? Wonderful movie. Owen Wilson had 2-2.5 inches on him, this looks accurate.
Editor Rob yeah it was good
cc said on 20/Aug/14
surprised hes listed at this height. he gives the impression of someone much shorter, like other poster said, maybe cuz of his body proportions. thought he was possibly an inch or two shorter than this listing.
surprised hes listed at this height. he gives the impression of someone much shorter, like other poster said, maybe cuz of his body proportions. thought he was possibly an inch or two shorter than this listing.
MaskDeMasque said on 29/Jul/14
hmm, watching his films i would have said 5'8 flat.
hmm, watching his films i would have said 5'8 flat.
stan said on 4/Jul/14
That licence is just made up, not real.
That licence is just made up, not real.
Robby D said on 2/Jul/14
What I don't understand is if he claims 5'10.5" how come an internet image of his driver's license says his height is 5'7" and weight 148 lbs?
What I don't understand is if he claims 5'10.5" how come an internet image of his driver's license says his height is 5'7" and weight 148 lbs?
stan said on 27/Jun/14
i remember watching the Ellen show when Chan was on the show, he took off his shoes to show off his unique socks, no lifts there and it was pretty clear. He's just not want to care for lifts and his height never bothered him. Looked pretty tall in all his earlier movies which suggests he may have lost some height but 5ft6? not a chance.
i remember watching the Ellen show when Chan was on the show, he took off his shoes to show off his unique socks, no lifts there and it was pretty clear. He's just not want to care for lifts and his height never bothered him. Looked pretty tall in all his earlier movies which suggests he may have lost some height but 5ft6? not a chance.
Bernardo said on 26/Jun/14
5'6 flat. he clearly wears elevator shoes all the time.
5'6 flat. he clearly wears elevator shoes all the time.
stan said on 23/Jun/14
i've seen the latest pics of Chan and Van Damme on the net, appears to be more or less the same height yet Van Damme gets a higher listing than Chan. Rob you might wanna check it out.
i've seen the latest pics of Chan and Van Damme on the net, appears to be more or less the same height yet Van Damme gets a higher listing than Chan. Rob you might wanna check it out.
Nishar said on 25/May/14
I don't believe that his height 174cm.
I don't believe that his height 174cm.
Eric said on 17/May/14
How tall do you think his son Jaycee is? He does look taller than jackie, but nowhere near 5'10". I'd peg him at 5'9.25"-5'9.75"
How tall do you think his son Jaycee is? He does look taller than jackie, but nowhere near 5'10". I'd peg him at 5'9.25"-5'9.75"
Giulio said on 20/Apr/14
in his early movies he was taller than all the other chinese people, 5'10 for sure
in his early movies he was taller than all the other chinese people, 5'10 for sure
stan said on 17/Apr/14
lol @ Robby D. Even these days i cant see him under 5ft9, i must admit though he does give a short appearance due to his funny body proportions.
lol @ Robby D. Even these days i cant see him under 5ft9, i must admit though he does give a short appearance due to his funny body proportions.
Robby D. said on 16/Apr/14
His drivers license says he is 5'7" and weighs 145lbs.
His drivers license says he is 5'7" and weighs 145lbs.
Heloween said on 1/Apr/14
I cannot understand it, 1.74 cm does not exist why ? its 173/174 so than is this 1.73 cm and not 1.74 cm
I cannot understand it, 1.74 cm does not exist why ? its 173/174 so than is this 1.73 cm and not 1.74 cm
Russel said on 9/Mar/14
Yes he is short about 173,3 cm 173/174
Yes he is short about 173,3 cm 173/174
Michael said on 3/Mar/14
Jackie chans height is a elimination... He is not more than 5ft 7 inc, Right 5ft 8,5 inch does not exist
5ft 8,5 inch is { 1,73 cm }
Jackie chans height is a elimination... He is not more than 5ft 7 inc, Right 5ft 8,5 inch does not exist
5ft 8,5 inch is { 1,73 cm }
Agio said on 1/Mar/14
Yes its right 174 does not exist so 174 is ( 173,5 ). And jackie chans height is a ilimunati he is absoluty short about 168 not more than 170 cm i'm sure.
Yes its right 174 does not exist so 174 is ( 173,5 ). And jackie chans height is a ilimunati he is absoluty short about 168 not more than 170 cm i'm sure.
Wil said on 24/Feb/14
Please downgrade, I am 168cm. Met him face to face in an interview, he's not taller than me. Even if there's any difference, I'll give him 170cm at most. 2010 measurement.
Please downgrade, I am 168cm. Met him face to face in an interview, he's not taller than me. Even if there's any difference, I'll give him 170cm at most. 2010 measurement.
Gustavo said on 5/Feb/14
174 does not exist ! I think he is same as rob paul about 173 174 so clean 173,5 cm
174 does not exist ! I think he is same as rob paul about 173 174 so clean 173,5 cm
Lenad said on 30/Jan/14
full 5'9 isn't impossible maybe even a bit over when younger. I saw 3.5-4 inches shorter than chris tucker in the rush hour movies. Tucker is listed at 184cm which I think is pretty accurate but whatever they are , I saw around 4 inches difference
full 5'9 isn't impossible maybe even a bit over when younger. I saw 3.5-4 inches shorter than chris tucker in the rush hour movies. Tucker is listed at 184cm which I think is pretty accurate but whatever they are , I saw around 4 inches difference
stan said on 10/Jan/14
i do believe Chan in his younger days could have easily been 5ft10, go look at his older movies. He has clearly lost height since then but anything under 5ft8 is just madness.Anyone that actually met the man can vouch for that.
i do believe Chan in his younger days could have easily been 5ft10, go look at his older movies. He has clearly lost height since then but anything under 5ft8 is just madness.Anyone that actually met the man can vouch for that.
theflyingdutchman said on 9/Jan/14
''[Editor Rob: a lot of injuries may well have been knocking his height over 30 year career]''
His career as a stuntman and action star spans over more than 40 years. Have we forgot that Jackie Chan appeared as a stuntman on Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury (1972) and Enter the Dragon(1973)?
It's impossible he was the same height as back then. Consedring his bone wracking stunts.
''[Editor Rob: a lot of injuries may well have been knocking his height over 30 year career]''
His career as a stuntman and action star spans over more than 40 years. Have we forgot that Jackie Chan appeared as a stuntman on Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury (1972) and Enter the Dragon(1973)?
It's impossible he was the same height as back then. Consedring his bone wracking stunts.
1796 mm german said on 6/Jan/14
There is absolutely no way Jackie Chan hasn´t lost height. This guy litteraly broke almost every bone in his body. He always looked an easy 5ft 9in in his heyday. He is just not that kind of guy that stands up really straight to appear taller. You should definetly add an peak height on this one Rob!
There is absolutely no way Jackie Chan hasn´t lost height. This guy litteraly broke almost every bone in his body. He always looked an easy 5ft 9in in his heyday. He is just not that kind of guy that stands up really straight to appear taller. You should definetly add an peak height on this one Rob!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Jan/14
5ft9 range peak, Rob?
Editor Rob
5ft9 range peak, Rob?
Editor Rob a lot of injuries may well have been knocking his height over 30 year career
chinagirl said on 21/Dec/13
Its not possible that mr.chans height is 1.74m . He is 1.68
Its not possible that mr.chans height is 1.74m . He is 1.68
stan said on 4/Dec/13
i don't know much about accurate height measurement as Rob, but i made a point to measure myself this morning when i woke up, i put an aerosol can ontop of my head standing barefoot and i measured 174cm (5ft.85in) and i know i drop height during the day so in the evening i drop a little below 5.8. but more than a decade ago Chan was filming a movie in South Africa called "who am i" and i got the chance to see him mere metres away from me and he was clearly taller than me by at least an inch, i'd say 2inch maximum. If he's any shorter than 174cm today then something is seriously wrong, he was defnitely not a short looking man but rather built with a big head. Rob do you think Jackie could have lost that much height since then ?
i don't know much about accurate height measurement as Rob, but i made a point to measure myself this morning when i woke up, i put an aerosol can ontop of my head standing barefoot and i measured 174cm (5ft.85in) and i know i drop height during the day so in the evening i drop a little below 5.8. but more than a decade ago Chan was filming a movie in South Africa called "who am i" and i got the chance to see him mere metres away from me and he was clearly taller than me by at least an inch, i'd say 2inch maximum. If he's any shorter than 174cm today then something is seriously wrong, he was defnitely not a short looking man but rather built with a big head. Rob do you think Jackie could have lost that much height since then ?
Eddy said on 6/Oct/13
He is 167 cm or 168. He look very short !
He is 167 cm or 168. He look very short !
caaq said on 12/Sep/13
I think 5-8.5 is quite accurate. His hair is flat totally. He doesn't get any advantage there. He wears regular shoes. So when in shoes he looks 5-9 or a bit more means he is about 5-8.5. Chris tucker looked 4 inches taller mostly. Once in a while 5.
I think 5-8.5 is quite accurate. His hair is flat totally. He doesn't get any advantage there. He wears regular shoes. So when in shoes he looks 5-9 or a bit more means he is about 5-8.5. Chris tucker looked 4 inches taller mostly. Once in a while 5.
Elfoersaan said on 28/Aug/13
Dear Jackson,
What the hell are you talking about Chan looks just a tad shorter than Serh Macfaene in the pictures.
Mark Whalberg is in the picture much closer to the camera than Chan also the angle of the camera is in his advantage. Also Whalberg's shoes look very suspicious.
The official listing of Felix Baumgartner is 170 cm while Chan looks about 2 inches taller than him in the picture.
There are pictures on the net of Chan standing with either Robert Downey Junior or Mark Whalberg both are well known as notorious elevator boot wearers that give them mostly a 6 cm boost. The best we can do is guess Chan's height with pictures of him standing with celebrities that are virtually the same height and are not addicted to lifts.
Dear Jackson,
What the hell are you talking about Chan looks just a tad shorter than Serh Macfaene in the pictures.
Mark Whalberg is in the picture much closer to the camera than Chan also the angle of the camera is in his advantage. Also Whalberg's shoes look very suspicious.
The official listing of Felix Baumgartner is 170 cm while Chan looks about 2 inches taller than him in the picture.
There are pictures on the net of Chan standing with either Robert Downey Junior or Mark Whalberg both are well known as notorious elevator boot wearers that give them mostly a 6 cm boost. The best we can do is guess Chan's height with pictures of him standing with celebrities that are virtually the same height and are not addicted to lifts.
Will said on 28/Aug/13
Remember Jackie is still 5ft 8, forget that he is not 5ft 9.
Remember Jackie is still 5ft 8, forget that he is not 5ft 9.
stan said on 26/Aug/13
ok, for one mark wahlberg is not taller than jackie, he's just closer to the camera because on the 1 pic where all 3 there backs are facing Jackie doesn't look shorter. As for Don cheadle looking taller than Jackie, he does not. Don looks shorter to me by an inch.
ok, for one mark wahlberg is not taller than jackie, he's just closer to the camera because on the 1 pic where all 3 there backs are facing Jackie doesn't look shorter. As for Don cheadle looking taller than Jackie, he does not. Don looks shorter to me by an inch.
chrisss said on 24/Aug/13
He is no in rush hour 2, standing next to 5'8 Don cheedle jackie was a little shorter, calling him 5'9 is just funny and i really doubt he was ever 5'10, in rush hour chris tucker often makes fun of
He is no in rush hour 2, standing next to 5'8 Don cheedle jackie was a little shorter, calling him 5'9 is just funny and i really doubt he was ever 5'10, in rush hour chris tucker often makes fun of
matheuscore said on 24/Aug/13
rob, do you think that 174cm is short for a man ?
Editor Rob
rob, do you think that 174cm is short for a man ?
Editor Rob depends on the country, in some it might be a bit short, others it could be average
Jackson said on 23/Aug/13
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Jackie with Mark Wahlberg and Seth McFArlane...and he is shorter than both. Jackie is max 5'7 these days!!! I really doubt he was ever taller than 5'8 or 5'9
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Jackie with Mark Wahlberg and Seth McFArlane...and he is shorter than both. Jackie is max 5'7 these days!!! I really doubt he was ever taller than 5'8 or 5'9
Will said on 1/Aug/13
When Jackie was in the Rush Hour movie, his height was said to be 5'10", believe it or not. Though Chan in reality is about 5'8 1/4".
When Jackie was in the Rush Hour movie, his height was said to be 5'10", believe it or not. Though Chan in reality is about 5'8 1/4".
stan said on 31/Jul/13
i'd still say no less than 175cm these days
i'd still say no less than 175cm these days
Will said on 28/Jul/13
Hi Rob, so is Jackie Chan at least 5ft 9?
Editor Rob
Hi Rob, so is Jackie Chan at least 5ft 9?
Editor Rob I think chan is somewhere in 5ft 8 range
Elfoersaan said on 21/Jul/13
Like I stated before Chan was definitely over 5ft 9in 30+ years ago. I remember a video from the '80s when Chan was in Japan at the time were he looked like a giant compared to his 5ft - 5ft 2in Japanese female fans. His way above average height for men in China three decades ago, his huge head and hands are probably the result of the 12 month pregnancy of his mother. He just looks short because of his bigger bone structure. A 176 cm mark in his heyday seems fair enough to me.
Like I stated before Chan was definitely over 5ft 9in 30+ years ago. I remember a video from the '80s when Chan was in Japan at the time were he looked like a giant compared to his 5ft - 5ft 2in Japanese female fans. His way above average height for men in China three decades ago, his huge head and hands are probably the result of the 12 month pregnancy of his mother. He just looks short because of his bigger bone structure. A 176 cm mark in his heyday seems fair enough to me.
TheBigDipper said on 18/Jul/13
5'7, when he was on Ellen, he and Ellen were the same height. 5'7 max. Jet Li 5'5 max.
5'7, when he was on Ellen, he and Ellen were the same height. 5'7 max. Jet Li 5'5 max.
Vansallday said on 14/Jul/13
@Adrian HOW can you even tell just based on that picture?? :/
@Adrian HOW can you even tell just based on that picture?? :/
Aron said on 6/Jun/13
Photos of him and jet li makes him look like 5' 8-9'
Photos of him and jet li makes him look like 5' 8-9'
Lorne said on 22/May/13
Hey rob, why did you remove the peak height? He was definebtly 5ft9 at peak, Rush hour alone proves that. Seriously, just watch his old movies, you're original listing was spot on.i
Hey rob, why did you remove the peak height? He was definebtly 5ft9 at peak, Rush hour alone proves that. Seriously, just watch his old movies, you're original listing was spot on.i
Good Guesser said on 19/May/13
Hahaha... Elfoersaan is right THE action stars from Asia and the West are currently both a weak 5ft 9in but both claim 5ft 10.5in. So much likeness hahahaha... even though Chan has no height complex. He's just to manly to care about his height.
Hahaha... Elfoersaan is right THE action stars from Asia and the West are currently both a weak 5ft 9in but both claim 5ft 10.5in. So much likeness hahahaha... even though Chan has no height complex. He's just to manly to care about his height.
Elfoersaan said on 4/May/13
It's obvious the guy lost much more height than an average person would. It's hard to compare him with other celebrities because their heights are also vague. Take Stallone for example in some pictures he is even with Chan and sometimes he's towering over him, most likely because Sly is wearing elevator shoes at that moment. One thing is for sure the biggest action hero of Asia has the same height as the biggest action hero in the West.
If you watch Chan's early movies where he is in his early twenties. Like Shoalin Wooden Men, To Kill with Intrigue and Half a Loaf of Kung Fu he's taller than any other cast member. I find myself pretty good at comparing in heights. I would say that Chan was a weak 5 foot 10 back then. The current height added here is spot on for Chan nowadays.
It's obvious the guy lost much more height than an average person would. It's hard to compare him with other celebrities because their heights are also vague. Take Stallone for example in some pictures he is even with Chan and sometimes he's towering over him, most likely because Sly is wearing elevator shoes at that moment. One thing is for sure the biggest action hero of Asia has the same height as the biggest action hero in the West.
If you watch Chan's early movies where he is in his early twenties. Like Shoalin Wooden Men, To Kill with Intrigue and Half a Loaf of Kung Fu he's taller than any other cast member. I find myself pretty good at comparing in heights. I would say that Chan was a weak 5 foot 10 back then. The current height added here is spot on for Chan nowadays.
5ft10guy said on 17/Apr/13
he must stand on something because he is never towered by 6ft2 guys in pics .I mean 5ft8.5 is still 5ft8
he must stand on something because he is never towered by 6ft2 guys in pics .I mean 5ft8.5 is still 5ft8
MaskDeMasque said on 9/Mar/13
Looked 5'8 in rush hour films.
Looked 5'8 in rush hour films.
truth said on 10/Jan/13
max 5ft8, but more likely a solid 5ft7. Claims 5ft10 or 5ft5 are taking the piss. 171cm, same as Stallone, Cruise etc.
max 5ft8, but more likely a solid 5ft7. Claims 5ft10 or 5ft5 are taking the piss. 171cm, same as Stallone, Cruise etc.
Dmeyer said on 8/Jan/13
On Getty images CAN look anywere 173-175cm so about 174cm very possibly 175cm 20 years ago
On Getty images CAN look anywere 173-175cm so about 174cm very possibly 175cm 20 years ago
Rikashiku said on 3/Jan/13
He might actually be a weak 5'9". Its hard to tell because he is always cast next to really tall actors. He isn't a small man himself.
He might actually be a weak 5'9". Its hard to tell because he is always cast next to really tall actors. He isn't a small man himself.
Key said on 14/Dec/12
Met him a few days ago. He's not less than 5'8 (172 cm). But not taller than 5'9 (175 cm) FOR SURE. I'm pretty sure he's 5'8.
Met him a few days ago. He's not less than 5'8 (172 cm). But not taller than 5'9 (175 cm) FOR SURE. I'm pretty sure he's 5'8.
Vouile said on 13/Dec/12
I agree, he is probably 5'8.5. If not, then shorter, minimum 5'8 and maximum 5'9.
I agree, he is probably 5'8.5. If not, then shorter, minimum 5'8 and maximum 5'9.
Bo said on 10/Nov/12
I couldn't agree more with Johnnyfive, Stan and Silent d last comments, they reflect objectivity and good sense of observation to point the nonsense of the 5ft7 argumentation.
In fact reading all the last oomments there's evidence about the reality:
There's is two categories of people here:
The first one noticed that in real life the guy is a large built individual with a big head and hands, who is probably standing around 5ft9 nowadays at the end of his sixth decade of life and was probably a bit over 5ft10 in his heyday before multiple injury and normal aging.
The second one are judging on proportions only and think he's around 5ft7 to 5ft8, which is that anyone will assume seing the man standing alone due to his body proportions most commons among shorter people.
Take a guy like Denis Cyplenkov, on a pic alone, the guy look 5ft8 and in real life he's 6ft1. Don't rely on proportions alone, they're often right in general but never on every individual.
But as I've said, he look shorter until you face him in real life and realize his head and hands are larger than most average people you might know.
174/175 today seem possible and probably 177/178 when I met him 15 years ago and 179 at peak is possible.
BTW, I'm back in Paris, France, as soon as I put my hands back on some newspapers pics in my family home in the south, I'll scan them and post them to let anyone see by themsleves.
MBGY all.
I couldn't agree more with Johnnyfive, Stan and Silent d last comments, they reflect objectivity and good sense of observation to point the nonsense of the 5ft7 argumentation.
In fact reading all the last oomments there's evidence about the reality:
There's is two categories of people here:
The first one noticed that in real life the guy is a large built individual with a big head and hands, who is probably standing around 5ft9 nowadays at the end of his sixth decade of life and was probably a bit over 5ft10 in his heyday before multiple injury and normal aging.
The second one are judging on proportions only and think he's around 5ft7 to 5ft8, which is that anyone will assume seing the man standing alone due to his body proportions most commons among shorter people.
Take a guy like Denis Cyplenkov, on a pic alone, the guy look 5ft8 and in real life he's 6ft1. Don't rely on proportions alone, they're often right in general but never on every individual.
But as I've said, he look shorter until you face him in real life and realize his head and hands are larger than most average people you might know.
174/175 today seem possible and probably 177/178 when I met him 15 years ago and 179 at peak is possible.
BTW, I'm back in Paris, France, as soon as I put my hands back on some newspapers pics in my family home in the south, I'll scan them and post them to let anyone see by themsleves.
MBGY all.
Johnnyfive said on 5/Nov/12
Jackie holds his own against six foot guys like Chris Tucker and Chow Yun Fat. I think he does come close to 5 9. 5 8.5 makes sense for Jackie, maybe 177cms in his youth.
Jackie holds his own against six foot guys like Chris Tucker and Chow Yun Fat. I think he does come close to 5 9. 5 8.5 makes sense for Jackie, maybe 177cms in his youth.
stan said on 1/Nov/12
silent d you right, i still believe he could be 175cm today, he's defnitely not as short as people think, and yes i've seen his arms and he's still built at his current age.
silent d you right, i still believe he could be 175cm today, he's defnitely not as short as people think, and yes i've seen his arms and he's still built at his current age.
Silent d said on 31/Oct/12
I think his peak height was 179cm considering all the injuries he has sustained over his long acting career. 174cm. He has to be about 80kg right? Have you seen his arms.
I think his peak height was 179cm considering all the injuries he has sustained over his long acting career. 174cm. He has to be about 80kg right? Have you seen his arms.
Frankie said on 26/Oct/12
Met him in real life!!! My friend is acting in him in his next film Chinese Zodiac - He is surprisingly not that small! 5'8-8'5 would be right on. He has a massive head and hands in real life!!!
Met him in real life!!! My friend is acting in him in his next film Chinese Zodiac - He is surprisingly not that small! 5'8-8'5 would be right on. He has a massive head and hands in real life!!!
Will said on 11/Oct/12
I still strongly believe that Jackie Chan is basically a strong 5'8" tall. But for reality's sake he is not as short as 5'7" though.
I still strongly believe that Jackie Chan is basically a strong 5'8" tall. But for reality's sake he is not as short as 5'7" though.
Shaun said on 5/Oct/12
For some reason you think 5 ft 7 Asian but if you really look at him he is taller than quite a lot of other Asians in his films and does look near 5 ft 9, which is above average for a Chinese guy.
For some reason you think 5 ft 7 Asian but if you really look at him he is taller than quite a lot of other Asians in his films and does look near 5 ft 9, which is above average for a Chinese guy.
David said on 2/Sep/12
Maybe he was 5 9.25 in as his peak
Maybe he was 5 9.25 in as his peak
Primo said on 2/Sep/12
Rob think he is not 5ft8.5 but 5ft7.5(172cm)
Its hard but im sure he is not 5ft8.5
Rob think he is not 5ft8.5 but 5ft7.5(172cm)
Its hard but im sure he is not 5ft8.5
GPeck said on 16/Aug/12
It was late night 13 years or so ago, limo outside of of a Sandy Springs/Dunwoody Grocery store saw a limo with several happy Asian Ladies maybe others....Was in an isle of the store saw a guy that looked remarkably like Jackie Chan!!! I declined to ask if he was because he was at least 5'-10"!
I am just saying!!! It was ATL Chris Tucker's spot...it was him-5-9 to 5-10+
It was late night 13 years or so ago, limo outside of of a Sandy Springs/Dunwoody Grocery store saw a limo with several happy Asian Ladies maybe others....Was in an isle of the store saw a guy that looked remarkably like Jackie Chan!!! I declined to ask if he was because he was at least 5'-10"!
I am just saying!!! It was ATL Chris Tucker's spot...it was him-5-9 to 5-10+
Bo said on 24/Jan/12
@Silent d: Hard to tell nowadays, but I think 15 years ago, 100 millions HKD was about a couple of Millions dollars, somewhere between 2 and ten, in any case not much for an international set in three locations. Europe, South-Africa & Malaysia. Jackie did get a major car crash with a Pajero (I think}, speeding on a south-African country road, which delayed a bit the movie.
@Stan: Stallone came to France and stand eyes to eyes with a 5ft10.75/180 cm TV host, "Cauet", the host was wearing normal shoes, while Stallone had extremely suspect sport shoes, the upper part of his feet almost angling at 60 degrees with the ground... So I guess, I would be also the same height than Stallone even if he's probably a couple of inches shorter than me. But I never stood in front of Stallone, still I did in front of Jackie and he didn't wore "drag queens" shoes. So I won't picture them being the same height till I see them barefoot standing side by side.
@Silent d: Hard to tell nowadays, but I think 15 years ago, 100 millions HKD was about a couple of Millions dollars, somewhere between 2 and ten, in any case not much for an international set in three locations. Europe, South-Africa & Malaysia. Jackie did get a major car crash with a Pajero (I think}, speeding on a south-African country road, which delayed a bit the movie.
@Stan: Stallone came to France and stand eyes to eyes with a 5ft10.75/180 cm TV host, "Cauet", the host was wearing normal shoes, while Stallone had extremely suspect sport shoes, the upper part of his feet almost angling at 60 degrees with the ground... So I guess, I would be also the same height than Stallone even if he's probably a couple of inches shorter than me. But I never stood in front of Stallone, still I did in front of Jackie and he didn't wore "drag queens" shoes. So I won't picture them being the same height till I see them barefoot standing side by side.
Silent d said on 23/Jan/12
It sounds bad. Stallone can't really act anyway but he still has great screen presence. 174cm.
It sounds bad. Stallone can't really act anyway but he still has great screen presence. 174cm.
stan said on 23/Jan/12
burn Hollywood burn is actually a very bad movie about a director trying to make a movie starring Stallone, Chan and Whoopi Golderg, not recommended. It does show however how similiar in height Chan and Stallone are.
burn Hollywood burn is actually a very bad movie about a director trying to make a movie starring Stallone, Chan and Whoopi Golderg, not recommended. It does show however how similiar in height Chan and Stallone are.
Silent d said on 19/Jan/12
174cm. Is burn Hollywood burn a good movie? Why isn't jackie chan in the expendables 2? Bo i'll look it up. How much is 100 million HKD?
174cm. Is burn Hollywood burn a good movie? Why isn't jackie chan in the expendables 2? Bo i'll look it up. How much is 100 million HKD?
stan said on 12/Jan/12
I have to agree with Bo, i'm very familiar with the movie "Who Am I". Im from South Africa and a good deal of the movie wad shot in Johannesburg South Africa. Back in 1997 when i saw him on the set he never looked shorter that 5-9, so he could have easily been 5-10. As for Jackie and stallone, i saw a movie of them together called "burn hollyhood burn" and they looked about the same height whereas Stallone might have worn lifts even. Jackie is probably 5-9 or or slightly under that nowadays.
I have to agree with Bo, i'm very familiar with the movie "Who Am I". Im from South Africa and a good deal of the movie wad shot in Johannesburg South Africa. Back in 1997 when i saw him on the set he never looked shorter that 5-9, so he could have easily been 5-10. As for Jackie and stallone, i saw a movie of them together called "burn hollyhood burn" and they looked about the same height whereas Stallone might have worn lifts even. Jackie is probably 5-9 or or slightly under that nowadays.
Bo said on 11/Jan/12
@Silent d: Yes his built definitively make him look shorter on screen than in real life. With all his injuries and almost 15 years later I could believe he went down around the 5Ft9 mark. The movie "Who I am" was a small movie from Hong-Kong Golden Harvest, still it has been released on VHS and Dvd later in some countries. I was told he made it to keep his team working between two big "Hollywood" movies. You just search "Jackie Chan who am I" (1998) for full details, it's not a bad movie at all in terms of story and shooting, especially considering the tiny budget (I was told around a 100 millions HKD back in 1997)
@Silent d: Yes his built definitively make him look shorter on screen than in real life. With all his injuries and almost 15 years later I could believe he went down around the 5Ft9 mark. The movie "Who I am" was a small movie from Hong-Kong Golden Harvest, still it has been released on VHS and Dvd later in some countries. I was told he made it to keep his team working between two big "Hollywood" movies. You just search "Jackie Chan who am I" (1998) for full details, it's not a bad movie at all in terms of story and shooting, especially considering the tiny budget (I was told around a 100 millions HKD back in 1997)
Silent d said on 10/Jan/12
One of the greatest asian actors. He is awesome! He is not up himself. Even though his life has changed soo much. He is a very private man even with his success. I have a lot of respect for him as a fellow asian. I believe you bo but i never thought he was that tall. They always make him look short in movies. I think all the injuries are taking a toll on his body and height. I would like to see him next to stallone, terry crews, hugh jackman, arnold schwarzanegger and all those other really ripped actors. I remember in police story he said he was 5 foot 9. I didn't believe it at first but my cousin told me his muscular build makes him look short but actually he is taller than people think especially next to will smith. 174cm is about right considering all his back injuries. I think i should watch that movie bo. Looks interesting. Is it an american movie or chinese movie?
One of the greatest asian actors. He is awesome! He is not up himself. Even though his life has changed soo much. He is a very private man even with his success. I have a lot of respect for him as a fellow asian. I believe you bo but i never thought he was that tall. They always make him look short in movies. I think all the injuries are taking a toll on his body and height. I would like to see him next to stallone, terry crews, hugh jackman, arnold schwarzanegger and all those other really ripped actors. I remember in police story he said he was 5 foot 9. I didn't believe it at first but my cousin told me his muscular build makes him look short but actually he is taller than people think especially next to will smith. 174cm is about right considering all his back injuries. I think i should watch that movie bo. Looks interesting. Is it an american movie or chinese movie?
mideel said on 6/Dec/11
lo, whats wrong with this all acting know about people height and try to shorting them, tucker is 6'1, you can clearly see jackie is not too much different even though in their dialog in rush hour sounds like tucker is 7 feet while jackie is 5 feet
lo, whats wrong with this all acting know about people height and try to shorting them, tucker is 6'1, you can clearly see jackie is not too much different even though in their dialog in rush hour sounds like tucker is 7 feet while jackie is 5 feet
Jack said on 26/Nov/11
5'9'' is total bogus for Jackie. Jackie is 5'7'' to 5'8'' max, Jet, Bolo, Tony and Sammo are 5'5'' to 5'6'' max and Bruce is 5'6.5'' to 5'7'' max.
5'9'' is total bogus for Jackie. Jackie is 5'7'' to 5'8'' max, Jet, Bolo, Tony and Sammo are 5'5'' to 5'6'' max and Bruce is 5'6.5'' to 5'7'' max.
Will said on 1/Nov/11
Chan was never 1.72 meters IMO. He is likely 5'7" tall. Short but with a thick muscular build on him. You can see him being 5 inches shorter than 6'0" Chris Tucker in the Rush Hour movies.
Chan was never 1.72 meters IMO. He is likely 5'7" tall. Short but with a thick muscular build on him. You can see him being 5 inches shorter than 6'0" Chris Tucker in the Rush Hour movies.
ier said on 31/Oct/11
174 in 80s
now with all Injuries he had mybe he 170cm
174 in 80s
now with all Injuries he had mybe he 170cm
ken said on 22/Oct/11
he is 170cm, i saw him in chinese tvshow 2 years ago. so 174cm in his prime maybe.
he is 170cm, i saw him in chinese tvshow 2 years ago. so 174cm in his prime maybe.
Stan said on 17/Oct/11
i have to agree with Bo, Jackie is no shorter than 5ft9, even these days
i have to agree with Bo, Jackie is no shorter than 5ft9, even these days
Bo said on 13/Oct/11
And one more thing, most of you overlook the fact that not everybody is standing fully erect at all time, especially fighter and martial artist who tend to hunch a little and like to keep their center of gravity low and their head protected... some of you might be surprised to see some boxer gaining 2 inches or more when they stand like a priest. For people with fighter back-ground you better look 3 inches shorter and stay on your feet than stand fully erect and vulnerable to any strike that'll make you less than a foot tall...on the ground. Consider this and Peace ;-)
And one more thing, most of you overlook the fact that not everybody is standing fully erect at all time, especially fighter and martial artist who tend to hunch a little and like to keep their center of gravity low and their head protected... some of you might be surprised to see some boxer gaining 2 inches or more when they stand like a priest. For people with fighter back-ground you better look 3 inches shorter and stay on your feet than stand fully erect and vulnerable to any strike that'll make you less than a foot tall...on the ground. Consider this and Peace ;-)
Bo said on 13/Oct/11
I used to think he was like less than 170 cm tall but I worked with him for a few week in Malaysia in 97, and train with him in a gym at the resort the Golden Harvest rented for the movie set, I realized that in real life the guy is way bigger than you expect him to be, he's no shorter than 5ft9. Besides he's a powerhouse when he kicks and one of the best gentleman I ever met. In his case, his size and aura are more important than his height. But most of you believe he's 5ft8 because he moves easily and fast but believe me he was closer of 5ft10 in real life.
I used to think he was like less than 170 cm tall but I worked with him for a few week in Malaysia in 97, and train with him in a gym at the resort the Golden Harvest rented for the movie set, I realized that in real life the guy is way bigger than you expect him to be, he's no shorter than 5ft9. Besides he's a powerhouse when he kicks and one of the best gentleman I ever met. In his case, his size and aura are more important than his height. But most of you believe he's 5ft8 because he moves easily and fast but believe me he was closer of 5ft10 in real life.
kian said on 7/Oct/11
jackie chan was 179cm
jackie chan was 179cm
Will said on 4/Oct/11
Jackie Chan is 5-8. Let alone him being 5'10 1/2". No way is Chan 5'11" tall.
Jackie Chan is 5-8. Let alone him being 5'10 1/2". No way is Chan 5'11" tall.
Phil said on 26/Sep/11
Do you think he is 4 cm taller than 5 foot 7 Ellen DeGeneres?
Just saw his Ellen interview on YouTube. Ellen wears flat shoes and Jackie wears flat shoes. I think Jackie is 5 foot 7 and a half.
Do you think he is 4 cm taller than 5 foot 7 Ellen DeGeneres?
Just saw his Ellen interview on YouTube. Ellen wears flat shoes and Jackie wears flat shoes. I think Jackie is 5 foot 7 and a half.
Atdhe said on 3/Sep/11
175.0 seems more accurate,but then again he could had lost an cm the last years since he is getting older.And I agree he could have been around 178.0cm in his 20's,but because of all his injuries and his age he could have lost up to 5cm.
Rob you should add his peek height like 178.0-5'10
175.0 seems more accurate,but then again he could had lost an cm the last years since he is getting older.And I agree he could have been around 178.0cm in his 20's,but because of all his injuries and his age he could have lost up to 5cm.
Rob you should add his peek height like 178.0-5'10
Michael said on 4/Aug/11
Jackie looks 5' 7.5" the absolute max. Where did the extra 1" or 1.5" come from?
Editor Rob
Jackie looks 5' 7.5" the absolute max. Where did the extra 1" or 1.5" come from?
Editor Rob I talked to an actor who worked with Chan a few decades ago and he said chan was 3cm taller, this actor wasn't much shorter than me!
Paul said on 27/Jun/11
I was on stage with him for 4 minutes during the 2006 Friendship tour teaching him the golf swing because I was drawn out of the Americna group to go up. What a thrill. I'm 5'7'' and he's exactly my height.
I was on stage with him for 4 minutes during the 2006 Friendship tour teaching him the golf swing because I was drawn out of the Americna group to go up. What a thrill. I'm 5'7'' and he's exactly my height.
tnsis said on 25/Jun/11
NO WAY he is 1.74 i think he is 1.69-1.70 maximum...
NO WAY he is 1.74 i think he is 1.69-1.70 maximum...
frank said on 19/Jun/11
he's 5"7 max. No way 5"8.5
he's 5"7 max. No way 5"8.5
Antonio Romero said on 26/May/11
jackie chan 174 cm ? he look shorter than that
jackie chan 174 cm ? he look shorter than that
Michael said on 18/May/11
To the poster Jackie Chan below me, the real Jackie never hit 178cm barefooted. 174cm at best. Now around 170-171cm.
To the poster Jackie Chan below me, the real Jackie never hit 178cm barefooted. 174cm at best. Now around 170-171cm.
nick said on 14/May/11
saw him at lax, looked about 5'6-5'7, really short in person.
saw him at lax, looked about 5'6-5'7, really short in person.
Will said on 30/Apr/11
Jackie Chan is 5'8". He has never seen 5'10 1/2" in his life, ever. But IMHO he is a 5-8 minimum.
Jackie Chan is 5'8". He has never seen 5'10 1/2" in his life, ever. But IMHO he is a 5-8 minimum.
Jack said on 28/Apr/11
Jackie looks 5'6.5'' to 5'8'' MAX, his got a big head making him look taller. He sometimes looks 5'6.5'', but the point is that Asian men: Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Bangladeshi, Thai, Koreon etc who are between 5'5'' to 5'8'' is an average, standard and normal height, Asian men who are like 5'9'' to 5'11 are considered very tall, this however does not apply to White men. Most White men are taller than Asian men. 6'0'' for a White man is normal height, where as if an Asian man is 6'0'' he is extremely tall. Jackie is not short he is average because like I said Asian men who are between 5'5'' to 5'8'' is a average, standard and normal height FACT.
Jackie looks 5'6.5'' to 5'8'' MAX, his got a big head making him look taller. He sometimes looks 5'6.5'', but the point is that Asian men: Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Bangladeshi, Thai, Koreon etc who are between 5'5'' to 5'8'' is an average, standard and normal height, Asian men who are like 5'9'' to 5'11 are considered very tall, this however does not apply to White men. Most White men are taller than Asian men. 6'0'' for a White man is normal height, where as if an Asian man is 6'0'' he is extremely tall. Jackie is not short he is average because like I said Asian men who are between 5'5'' to 5'8'' is a average, standard and normal height FACT.
biggie said on 18/Apr/11
I think is 174 cm is right.
maybe the biggest Action star Ever.
I think is 174 cm is right.
maybe the biggest Action star Ever.
jackie chan said on 11/Apr/11
175-178 cm at his youth, 170-173 cm now
175-178 cm at his youth, 170-173 cm now
kai said on 17/Mar/11
Jackie doesn't look like a 5 10' kind if guy, he looks more like a 5 8.5'. But even though he's not 5 10' he's a very solid 5 8', especially when standing next to Jet Li, who, I believe to be around 5 6' to 5 7'.
Jackie doesn't look like a 5 10' kind if guy, he looks more like a 5 8.5'. But even though he's not 5 10' he's a very solid 5 8', especially when standing next to Jet Li, who, I believe to be around 5 6' to 5 7'.
Chris said on 8/Mar/11
@ Chinese2011, Jackie's chinese name is "chenglong" is it? I think that you mean "Cheng Long" and you are wrong anyway, that was his early chinese stage name meaning "Become The Dragon" but the name would actually be Sing Lung, Cheng Long was another transcription. The name Jackie Chan was born with is Chan Kong-sang (陳港生).
Now onto height, 170cm short? But he's chinese, your chinese, average height for chinese people is 5'6? World average is 5'6, Asians really bring the average down, China - 5'6, India - 5'6, Japan - 5'7, North Korea - 5'3.
Even at 170cm (5'7), Jackie would be taller than chinese and world average but considering he's taller than that, he's going up to at least 4 inches above average (Back in the day), but now I'm guessing 5'8.5 would be a reasonable height, again, that's still above average but 2.5 inches.
@ Chinese2011, Jackie's chinese name is "chenglong" is it? I think that you mean "Cheng Long" and you are wrong anyway, that was his early chinese stage name meaning "Become The Dragon" but the name would actually be Sing Lung, Cheng Long was another transcription. The name Jackie Chan was born with is Chan Kong-sang (陳港生).
Now onto height, 170cm short? But he's chinese, your chinese, average height for chinese people is 5'6? World average is 5'6, Asians really bring the average down, China - 5'6, India - 5'6, Japan - 5'7, North Korea - 5'3.
Even at 170cm (5'7), Jackie would be taller than chinese and world average but considering he's taller than that, he's going up to at least 4 inches above average (Back in the day), but now I'm guessing 5'8.5 would be a reasonable height, again, that's still above average but 2.5 inches.
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