James Nesbitt's Height
5ft 11 (180.3 cm)
Irish Actor best known for roles in TV series Cold Feet, Murphy's Law and films such as The Hobbit Trilogy, The Way, Five Minutes of Heaven, Coriolanus and Outcast.
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Average Guess (38 Votes)
5ft 11.02in (180.4cm)
5ft 11.02in (180.4cm)
James B 171.5cm said on 12/Mar/22
5’10 is what he seemed when stood face to face to him in 07
5’10 is what he seemed when stood face to face to him in 07
rlheight5'11 said on 12/Oct/21
@Rob What is the exact height difference there?
Editor Rob
@Rob What is the exact height difference there?
Editor RobI'd say a bit more than 6 inches is possible
rlheight5'11 said on 8/Oct/21
@Rob I agree
@Rob I agree
rlheight5'11 said on 7/Oct/21
@Rob I think the filming was planned well before the crisis but it happened to clash unfortunately.
Editor Rob
@Rob I think the filming was planned well before the crisis but it happened to clash unfortunately.
Editor RobYeah that is true, maybe they had no option!
As for Nesbitt, when you see him with Sadiq Khan, he looks a very strong 5ft 11 range if I give Khan 5ft 5.
As for Nesbitt, when you see him with Sadiq Khan, he looks a very strong 5ft 11 range if I give Khan 5ft 5.
rlheight5'11 said on 1/Oct/21
@Rob Filming for his new show temporarily closed a fully stocked petrol station recently 😂 I thought that was funny but I understand folks frustration.
Editor Rob
@Rob Filming for his new show temporarily closed a fully stocked petrol station recently 😂 I thought that was funny but I understand folks frustration.
Editor RobYeah, they could have planned that better!
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 1/Feb/20
Well, James is quite tall then at 5ft11! I thought he was when comparing him to the 5ft3 Nicola Walker in 'Touching Evil'. Oh my, I just looked up and saw a big difference between James and Robson Green!
I'd say a strong 5ft11. 😁👍👍
Well, James is quite tall then at 5ft11! I thought he was when comparing him to the 5ft3 Nicola Walker in 'Touching Evil'. Oh my, I just looked up and saw a big difference between James and Robson Green!
I'd say a strong 5ft11. 😁👍👍
JamesB172cm said on 30/Oct/18
I have a friend who is a legit 5’11 who looks way taller than Nessbitt did in person.
I have a friend who is a legit 5’11 who looks way taller than Nessbitt did in person.
Rourke said on 30/Jul/18
@Adijos don’t pester rob for answers bro, just leave a humble message and hope for his response. A reply from Rob is like a golden ticket.
Editor Rob
@Adijos don’t pester rob for answers bro, just leave a humble message and hope for his response. A reply from Rob is like a golden ticket.
Editor RobNesbitt has at times seemed a weak 5ft 11, but also in the past seemed a solid one...I suppose into 50's, losing a small fraction is something some guys will do, but not everybody.
Many men breeze through 50's without any loss, due to good health, nutrients, keeping fit and suppleness.
Many men breeze through 50's without any loss, due to good health, nutrients, keeping fit and suppleness.
Adijos said on 20/Sep/17
Hi Rob! I think Nesbitt and Ronaldo deserve an upgrade! The height of Messi seems good to me, Ronaldo, I see as 6'1¼", to Nesbitt I think his peak height is 5'11¼" and its current height is 5'10¾". Rob, please answer me what do you think of about my suggestions.
Hi Rob! I think Nesbitt and Ronaldo deserve an upgrade! The height of Messi seems good to me, Ronaldo, I see as 6'1¼", to Nesbitt I think his peak height is 5'11¼" and its current height is 5'10¾". Rob, please answer me what do you think of about my suggestions.
James B said on 13/Aug/17
Maybe he had bad posture when I met him because he did seem more 5'10 than 11 to me
Maybe he had bad posture when I met him because he did seem more 5'10 than 11 to me
Alfred said on 12/Aug/17
Rob are you sure Nesbitt is 5'11"?
With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo he seems a bit shorter.
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He doesn't seems just 2" shorter than Ronaldo.
Here you can see he is tall as Carli Lloyd, the woman in red dress:
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Lloyd with Messi seems 5'10"-5'10.5".
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Don't you think Nesbitt is more 5'10"?
Editor Rob
Rob are you sure Nesbitt is 5'11"?
With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo he seems a bit shorter.
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With Ronaldo
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He doesn't seems just 2" shorter than Ronaldo.
Here you can see he is tall as Carli Lloyd, the woman in red dress:
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Lloyd with Messi seems 5'10"-5'10.5".
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Don't you think Nesbitt is more 5'10"?
Editor Rob Richard, he can look 5ft 10 at times, but also comfortably over it...he may well have developed a worse posture as he reaches 52 years and starts to look shorter than 5ft 11.
Alfred said on 11/Aug/17
Rob are you sure Nesbitt is 5'11"?
With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo he seems a little bit shorter.
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With Ronaldo he doesn't seems just 2" shorter.
More 5'10"?
Rob are you sure Nesbitt is 5'11"?
With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo he seems a little bit shorter.
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With Ronaldo he doesn't seems just 2" shorter.
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James B said on 4/Aug/17
Rob sorry don't mean to be irritating with the questions but could you give me your opinion on this?
Ever considered the idea that Nessbitt is a 5ft10 range guy who looks to wear lifts too make him appear in the 5ft11 range? Lift wearing is a populattrend amongst celebs as well know.
Editor Rob
Rob sorry don't mean to be irritating with the questions but could you give me your opinion on this?
Ever considered the idea that Nessbitt is a 5ft10 range guy who looks to wear lifts too make him appear in the 5ft11 range? Lift wearing is a populattrend amongst celebs as well know.
Editor Rob don't know if Nesbitt seems a guy who would wear lifts, but you can't rule out the chance.
I don't think he's as short as 5ft 10, but could dip under 5ft 11 now.
I don't think he's as short as 5ft 10, but could dip under 5ft 11 now.
James B said on 3/Aug/17
Rob could you add on his description above "171cm James B met him in 2007 and recollected he didn't feel much shorter than Nesbitt"
Editor Rob
Rob could you add on his description above "171cm James B met him in 2007 and recollected he didn't feel much shorter than Nesbitt"
Editor Rob I rarely do those mentions now, sorry.
James B said on 22/May/17
Didnt look as tall as 181cm when I met him 10 years ago.
Didnt look as tall as 181cm when I met him 10 years ago.
Rory said on 14/May/17
Saw him up close and felt he looked a good 5ft 11, baring in mind he's in his early fifties now I think 181cm as a young man is quite probable.
Saw him up close and felt he looked a good 5ft 11, baring in mind he's in his early fifties now I think 181cm as a young man is quite probable.
Fez said on 13/May/17
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He looks easily 181 with Luke, but doesnt seem to look over 5'11" with Butler. He's quite tricky actually, What do u think Rob?
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He looks easily 181 with Luke, but doesnt seem to look over 5'11" with Butler. He's quite tricky actually, What do u think Rob?
Editor Rob he can make Butler nearer 6ft 2 if he is 181, though he may well be dropping half inch in posture.
Fez said on 12/May/17
@Editor Rob,
Do u think 181 is possible?
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But i think he could b either 5'11" or 11.25", He looks a solid 5'11".
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Do u think 181 is possible?
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But i think he could b either 5'11" or 11.25", He looks a solid 5'11".
Editor Rob I think 181cm is entirely possible, I haven't rule it out.
Nacho said on 9/May/17
@Editor Rob,
he does looks over an inch taller than Phillip Schofield
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Same height as Matthew Perry!
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and not much shorter than Luke Evans
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Now i have no doubt Phillip has dress shoes on (which he wears most of the time).
I do agree with Rampage, i think he could b either 5'11 or 11.25" range and the
funny thing is that he did look a solid 5'11" on Lucky Man.
What do you think of this Rob?
@Editor Rob,
he does looks over an inch taller than Phillip Schofield
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Same height as Matthew Perry!
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and not much shorter than Luke Evans
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Now i have no doubt Phillip has dress shoes on (which he wears most of the time).
I do agree with Rampage, i think he could b either 5'11 or 11.25" range and the
funny thing is that he did look a solid 5'11" on Lucky Man.
What do you think of this Rob?
James B said on 28/Oct/15
Honestly I was expecting him to look taller in the flesh.
And I am not just saying that either just because he came across as slightly up himself when I saw him.
Honestly I was expecting him to look taller in the flesh.
And I am not just saying that either just because he came across as slightly up himself when I saw him.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Oct/15
Not convinced he's a legit 182cm.
180-181cm is a fair range...
Not convinced he's a legit 182cm.
180-181cm is a fair range...
Oldbush said on 24/Oct/15
I know him well, I am 189cm in morning and 187 at night so average out at 6'2" and I never feel anymore than 2" taller than him in similar footwear. In photos there is never anymore than about half a hand in height difference between us.
Also can add that I think its very immature and ignorant to completely judge a persons character or have such a strong opinion on someone based on a brief encounter or tv appearance. He in reality is a very kind, generous and friendly man.
I know him well, I am 189cm in morning and 187 at night so average out at 6'2" and I never feel anymore than 2" taller than him in similar footwear. In photos there is never anymore than about half a hand in height difference between us.
Also can add that I think its very immature and ignorant to completely judge a persons character or have such a strong opinion on someone based on a brief encounter or tv appearance. He in reality is a very kind, generous and friendly man.
Oldbush said on 23/Oct/15
I know for a fact that he is 182cm, just under 6'. I Witnessed his BMI being measured. With a laser height/scale. Maybe 183 in the morning.
I know for a fact that he is 182cm, just under 6'. I Witnessed his BMI being measured. With a laser height/scale. Maybe 183 in the morning.
James B said on 21/Jun/15
His weight rob?
Editor Rob
His weight rob?
Editor Rob 160-70
James B said on 20/Jun/15
A fraction over 5'11........... I guess I got the wrong impression of his height when I saw him
A fraction over 5'11........... I guess I got the wrong impression of his height when I saw him
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/Jun/15
Rob, is a fraction over 5ft11 possible?
Editor Rob
Rob, is a fraction over 5ft11 possible?
Editor Rob he can pull it off at times the 181 mark.
James B said on 9/Jun/15
Rob he looked very average sized in person and remember thats coming from me who is 5'7.5 max.
Shouldn't a 5'11 range guy look tallish?
Editor Rob
Rob he looked very average sized in person and remember thats coming from me who is 5'7.5 max.
Shouldn't a 5'11 range guy look tallish?
Editor Rob depends on the circumstances, sometimes a 6ft man might not seem it, but if they were standing around on even ground for a minute and you watched them they might then look that tall.
It's why I understand a lot of under/over estimates can happen from some fairly brief sightings. Even I saw one actor once walking by while I was in a queue and he looked 5ft 7, but he really was 5ft 10...I never guess height when they are moving around or avoiding being noticed.
It's why I understand a lot of under/over estimates can happen from some fairly brief sightings. Even I saw one actor once walking by while I was in a queue and he looked 5ft 7, but he really was 5ft 10...I never guess height when they are moving around or avoiding being noticed.
184.3cm (Night) said on 9/Jun/15
Looks more 5'10 range in that pic. Have no idea who he is though.
Looks more 5'10 range in that pic. Have no idea who he is though.
James B said on 7/Jun/15
Arch Stanton says on 6/Jun/15
My thoughts are exactly the same with Rob. There's numerous actors I don't like but we should add films and photos of them for the quality of the site. Admittedly I used to think the same about Nesbitt, there's a narrow line between charming cheeky chappy and being a smug t*t , At times he I'm not convinced he's one I'd get on with in person, but in more recent films and interviews I've seen he seems better than he used to seem.
Arch I met him in person back in 2007. He gave me a VERY grumpy look of "'i am better than you" when I asked a question about his film Bloody Sunday at my college lecture theatre and just was full of himself. Quite arrogant really. He's identical in personality to how he is on TV and plays himself every role I have seen him in. To be fair at least he did sign a few autographs for me.
I was sitting high up in the small lecture theatre and when I saw him I expected him to look taller. He appeared like 5'10 or 5'9 and seemed average sized not tall by any means. His posture maybe was not very good and I am not saying that either because he did not strike as being a humble nice guy. He defo looks taller on TV than in the flesh.
Arch Stanton says on 6/Jun/15
My thoughts are exactly the same with Rob. There's numerous actors I don't like but we should add films and photos of them for the quality of the site. Admittedly I used to think the same about Nesbitt, there's a narrow line between charming cheeky chappy and being a smug t*t , At times he I'm not convinced he's one I'd get on with in person, but in more recent films and interviews I've seen he seems better than he used to seem.
Arch I met him in person back in 2007. He gave me a VERY grumpy look of "'i am better than you" when I asked a question about his film Bloody Sunday at my college lecture theatre and just was full of himself. Quite arrogant really. He's identical in personality to how he is on TV and plays himself every role I have seen him in. To be fair at least he did sign a few autographs for me.
I was sitting high up in the small lecture theatre and when I saw him I expected him to look taller. He appeared like 5'10 or 5'9 and seemed average sized not tall by any means. His posture maybe was not very good and I am not saying that either because he did not strike as being a humble nice guy. He defo looks taller on TV than in the flesh.
Arch Stanton said on 6/Jun/15
Rob if he's in 5'11 range Yorick has to be 6 ft 2! There was never just like 2 inches between them, more 2.5-3.
Editor Rob
Rob if he's in 5'11 range Yorick has to be 6 ft 2! There was never just like 2 inches between them, more 2.5-3.
Editor Rob the 187 agency seems ok to me.
Arch Stanton said on 6/Jun/15
My thoughts are exactly the same with Rob. There's numerous actors I don't like but we should add films and photos of them for the quality of the site. Admittedly I used to think the same about Nesbitt, there's a narrow line between charming cheeky chappy and being a smug t*t , At times he I'm not convinced he's one I'd get on with in person, but in more recent films and interviews I've seen he seems better than he used to seem.
My thoughts are exactly the same with Rob. There's numerous actors I don't like but we should add films and photos of them for the quality of the site. Admittedly I used to think the same about Nesbitt, there's a narrow line between charming cheeky chappy and being a smug t*t , At times he I'm not convinced he's one I'd get on with in person, but in more recent films and interviews I've seen he seems better than he used to seem.
James B said on 5/Jun/15
Arch why add a photo of this arrogant ****? No one hardly ever visits this height page.
I hope I don't get Banned for saying this :-(
Editor Rob
Arch why add a photo of this arrogant ****? No one hardly ever visits this height page.
I hope I don't get Banned for saying this :-(
Editor Rob remember we are just here to talk about height mainly, try to distance ourselves from our feelings towards actors.
There are many actors I might not be a fan of, but it's not important really - their height is the thing we're trying to guess!
James I think looks somewhere in 5ft 11 range.
There are many actors I might not be a fan of, but it's not important really - their height is the thing we're trying to guess!
James I think looks somewhere in 5ft 11 range.
Arch Stanton said on 4/Jun/15
Rob can you add a photo and Murphy's Law and films like The Hobbit trilogy, The Way, Five Minutes of Heaven, Coriolanus and Outcast.
Rob can you add a photo and Murphy's Law and films like The Hobbit trilogy, The Way, Five Minutes of Heaven, Coriolanus and Outcast.
James said on 16/Sep/11
When i met him 4 years i think he looked shorter becuase he had bad posture.
When i met him 4 years i think he looked shorter becuase he had bad posture.
Shaun said on 6/Sep/11
Guys with big heads and high foreheads can give off a much taller impression I guess. Sven Goran Ericsson is another who I believe is around 5'10" but just looking at the man you'd think he was 6'2" or 6'3".
Guys with big heads and high foreheads can give off a much taller impression I guess. Sven Goran Ericsson is another who I believe is around 5'10" but just looking at the man you'd think he was 6'2" or 6'3".
James said on 26/Jun/11
Shaun says on 12/Jun/11
Yeah Steve that large head and high foreheard screams 6'3" doesn't it!! I used to think he was 6'2" or 6'3" too.
Meet him in person and you will be shocked at how much shorter he is compared to how he looks on TV. I saw 5'11 tops when i was near him in 07.
Shaun says on 12/Jun/11
Yeah Steve that large head and high foreheard screams 6'3" doesn't it!! I used to think he was 6'2" or 6'3" too.
Meet him in person and you will be shocked at how much shorter he is compared to how he looks on TV. I saw 5'11 tops when i was near him in 07.
Shaun said on 12/Jun/11
Yeah Steve that large head and high foreheard screams 6'3" doesn't it!! I used to think he was 6'2" or 6'3" too.
Yeah Steve that large head and high foreheard screams 6'3" doesn't it!! I used to think he was 6'2" or 6'3" too.
James said on 7/Feb/11
Shaun I met James Nesbitt 4 years ago and i thought he looked like 5'10 not 5'11.
He probably only looks 4-5 inches shorter than Neeson becuase he stands with bad posutre and could be 6'3.5 today?
Shaun I met James Nesbitt 4 years ago and i thought he looked like 5'10 not 5'11.
He probably only looks 4-5 inches shorter than Neeson becuase he stands with bad posutre and could be 6'3.5 today?
steve said on 5/Jan/11
i thought that he was much taller at least 6'2
i thought that he was much taller at least 6'2
Shaun said on 18/Dec/10
James, he only looks 4-5 inches shorter than Liam Neeson.
James, he only looks 4-5 inches shorter than Liam Neeson.
jammie said on 30/Nov/10
How can he be 5 ft 11 ins when he is playing a dwarf in the latest hobbit film?
How can he be 5 ft 11 ins when he is playing a dwarf in the latest hobbit film?
Doug said on 30/May/09
He has the head of a 6'3" guy funnily enough.I thought he was taller than 5'11".
He has the head of a 6'3" guy funnily enough.I thought he was taller than 5'11".
Mike said on 28/Aug/06
He's taller than Bruce Forsyth so that seems reasonable to me
He's taller than Bruce Forsyth so that seems reasonable to me
Bruce Lee said on 13/Mar/06
If he says he is 5ft 11 he probably is. In the photo he might not have been standing bolt upright and that is why he may appear smaller.
If he says he is 5ft 11 he probably is. In the photo he might not have been standing bolt upright and that is why he may appear smaller.
CelebHeights Editor said on 23/Oct/05
His Agency CV lists him as a strong 6 foot.
His Agency CV lists him as a strong 6 foot.
marc said on 18/Jun/05
sorry he isnt 5'11! he is just over 5'10. i know this because i met him at a charity event in northern ireland and had my picture taken with him. im 6'0 precisely and he was a clear distance shorter than me. when i get a scanner i will post it here.
sorry he isnt 5'11! he is just over 5'10. i know this because i met him at a charity event in northern ireland and had my picture taken with him. im 6'0 precisely and he was a clear distance shorter than me. when i get a scanner i will post it here.
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