John Malkovich's Height
5ft 11 (180.3 cm)
Peak height was 6ft 0 (182.9 cm)
American actor, best known for roles in films like Dangerous Laisons, Con Air, Empire of the Sun, Of Mice and Men, Being John Malkovich, RED, In the Line of Fire, Death of a Salesman, The Killing Fields, Changeling and Burn After Reading.
Journalist: "How do you make yourself so large, so overpowering physically as Lennie?"
Malkovich: "We had, um, you know, Elevator Shoes."
The 39-year old Malkovich is actually just over 6 feet tall. As a high school student in Benton, Ill., he weighed 230 pounds.
-- Detroit Press, 1992
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Average Guess (48 Votes)
Peak: 5ft 11.92in (182.7cm)
Current: 5ft 10.76in (179.7cm)
Peak: 5ft 11.92in (182.7cm)
Current: 5ft 10.76in (179.7cm)
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Sep/23
Strong 6ft is likelier than weak in his prime, IMO. He clearly wore lifts in Of Mice and Men...probably was walking around at 6ft3 in those...
Strong 6ft is likelier than weak in his prime, IMO. He clearly wore lifts in Of Mice and Men...probably was walking around at 6ft3 in those...
berta said on 4/Jan/23
Bruce wiilis had half inch on him 10 years ago in a movies called RED i think. He cant have been more than 6 foot peak.
Bruce wiilis had half inch on him 10 years ago in a movies called RED i think. He cant have been more than 6 foot peak.
Slim1.75m said on 19/Sep/22
No 8ths Rob remember ¼ for Malkovich.
No 8ths Rob remember ¼ for Malkovich.
J.Thomson said on 14/May/22
I ran into him by chance in Edinburgh near the castle about 10 years ago. I'm 5'10-11ish and when I ealked by he had about an inch on me so could believe at that time almost 6ft.
I ran into him by chance in Edinburgh near the castle about 10 years ago. I'm 5'10-11ish and when I ealked by he had about an inch on me so could believe at that time almost 6ft.
Tall Sam said on 4/Apr/22
I believe he openly wore lifts to give him a bigger appearance in Of Mice and Men. Sinise also used camera tricks as well. He did a good job but hasn’t directed other features to my knowledge.
I believe he openly wore lifts to give him a bigger appearance in Of Mice and Men. Sinise also used camera tricks as well. He did a good job but hasn’t directed other features to my knowledge.
Celebheights 6'1.5" said on 3/Apr/22
I thought he was over 6’6” while watching Of Mice and Men, given how angles and footwear gave him the illusion of being a giant. He appeared no taller than Nicolas Cage though, so I’d give him a peak height of six feet flat.
I thought he was over 6’6” while watching Of Mice and Men, given how angles and footwear gave him the illusion of being a giant. He appeared no taller than Nicolas Cage though, so I’d give him a peak height of six feet flat.
berta said on 11/Nov/21
i cant see this dude taller than Nicl nolte peak. And was clearly shother than Bruce willis in RED.
i cant see this dude taller than Nicl nolte peak. And was clearly shother than Bruce willis in RED.
Stinky 186 cm said on 29/Aug/21
He was definitely a legit 6’ 0” at his peak now he leans more towards a weak 5’ 11” I’d say 6’ 0” peak and about 5’ 10 3/4” current
He was definitely a legit 6’ 0” at his peak now he leans more towards a weak 5’ 11” I’d say 6’ 0” peak and about 5’ 10 3/4” current
Anthony Ian Hughes said on 27/Mar/21
I met john Malkovitch in 1989 whilst he was in Marrocco filming the Sheltering sky and he is 5'5" at most I am 5'7" in my bare feet which is not that tall and the guy was just above shoulder height to me. Although he did have espedrilles on, but I was struck by how tiny he actually was in real life...
I met john Malkovitch in 1989 whilst he was in Marrocco filming the Sheltering sky and he is 5'5" at most I am 5'7" in my bare feet which is not that tall and the guy was just above shoulder height to me. Although he did have espedrilles on, but I was struck by how tiny he actually was in real life...
BT said on 24/Feb/21
@Rob: Do you think a fraction under 6ft is perhaps as arguable as a fraction over for his peak? I tend to agree he looked a legit 6 footer in the 80's and 90's, though he could also be argued under it at times, like here with a 62 year old Paul Newman in 1987 Click Here, Click Here.
@Rob: Do you think a fraction under 6ft is perhaps as arguable as a fraction over for his peak? I tend to agree he looked a legit 6 footer in the 80's and 90's, though he could also be argued under it at times, like here with a 62 year old Paul Newman in 1987 Click Here, Click Here.
Genau said on 5/Jan/21
Ron are you shure about 2.9 cm height loss he is only 67 at this age most people only lose about 2.0 cm has he had any injuries or why do you think he lost so much?
Editor Rob
Ron are you shure about 2.9 cm height loss he is only 67 at this age most people only lose about 2.0 cm has he had any injuries or why do you think he lost so much?
Editor Robhe does seem to be more than say 1cm shorter than he looked in 80's and early 90's.
CDS said on 22/Aug/20
Was rewatching the 2006 film, "little miss sunshine", and 5'9" actor Greg kinnear looks pretty much the same amount (about an inch) taller than Steve carell, that malkovich looks over Steve on the current Netflix series "space force"?? Please tell me it isn't so, and malkovich is claiming 6'1" to 6'2" for himself!?? I just can't imagine HIM at any time , NOW or ever, being that low??
Was rewatching the 2006 film, "little miss sunshine", and 5'9" actor Greg kinnear looks pretty much the same amount (about an inch) taller than Steve carell, that malkovich looks over Steve on the current Netflix series "space force"?? Please tell me it isn't so, and malkovich is claiming 6'1" to 6'2" for himself!?? I just can't imagine HIM at any time , NOW or ever, being that low??
CDS said on 26/Jul/20
Editor Rob said on 7/24/20:
"Carell hasn't been listed on here 5ft 8, but somewhere else I don't know.
John's even struggling With Jude Law to look as tall, though I doubt he's really lost 2 inches, but could be struggling to measure 5ft 11."
Ok, Rob. Thanks. I wasn't sure about steves listing on here, but I'm pretty sure he was listed at 5'8" in the general online listings around the time of tv's "the office" and the release of the film, "40 year old virgin", in the mid 2000s. I remember this only since I recall thinking he was taller than that at the time. Then, of course, like with a lot of actors, with a little rise in fame comes a rise in inches!
Editor Rob said on 7/24/20:
"Carell hasn't been listed on here 5ft 8, but somewhere else I don't know.
John's even struggling With Jude Law to look as tall, though I doubt he's really lost 2 inches, but could be struggling to measure 5ft 11."
Ok, Rob. Thanks. I wasn't sure about steves listing on here, but I'm pretty sure he was listed at 5'8" in the general online listings around the time of tv's "the office" and the release of the film, "40 year old virgin", in the mid 2000s. I remember this only since I recall thinking he was taller than that at the time. Then, of course, like with a lot of actors, with a little rise in fame comes a rise in inches!
movieguy12 said on 21/May/20
The Guardian has an article about Malkovich which describes him as 6'2'' and heavy set when young. I thought he was shorter more like 6ft.
The Guardian has an article about Malkovich which describes him as 6'2'' and heavy set when young. I thought he was shorter more like 6ft.
Miiiiiiighty_- said on 10/May/19
Doesn't look anymore than 180 (at best) cm next ot Andrew Buchan ( who is supposedly 185cm ) in "ABC and Hercule Poirot" 2018 mini serie..
Guess here seems spot on to me.
6ft in his prime ( Con Air, In The Line of Fire ... )
Doesn't look anymore than 180 (at best) cm next ot Andrew Buchan ( who is supposedly 185cm ) in "ABC and Hercule Poirot" 2018 mini serie..
Guess here seems spot on to me.
6ft in his prime ( Con Air, In The Line of Fire ... )
Mister lennon said on 31/Dec/18
Yes, i think a solid or strong 6 peak. 183-184.
Today, about 5'11 flat o weak.
Yes, i think a solid or strong 6 peak. 183-184.
Today, about 5'11 flat o weak.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 29/Dec/18
Berta I think all of three of guys could fall into the strong 6ft range
Berta I think all of three of guys could fall into the strong 6ft range
Jtm said on 29/Dec/18
he was in mulholland falls with nolte but they didn't really stand side by side and apparently nolte wore lifts in that film.
he was in mulholland falls with nolte but they didn't really stand side by side and apparently nolte wore lifts in that film.
berta said on 26/Dec/18
I dont believe this guy was taller than nicolas cage and nick nolte peak. I think they should be listed the orther way around.
I dont believe this guy was taller than nicolas cage and nick nolte peak. I think they should be listed the orther way around.
berta said on 3/Nov/18
I believe he was measured fraction over 6 foot maybe just before lunch. But 3 in the afternoon he was maybe down to 6 fot flat and on bad days 5`11 7/8
I believe he was measured fraction over 6 foot maybe just before lunch. But 3 in the afternoon he was maybe down to 6 fot flat and on bad days 5`11 7/8
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Jun/18
After seeing Of Mice Of Men I expected him to be at least 6ft3
After seeing Of Mice Of Men I expected him to be at least 6ft3
Dream(5'9.5") said on 18/Jun/18
Beautiful listing.
He definitely struck me as a very tall person in 'Of Mice and Men.' (Great movie btw!)
Beautiful listing.
He definitely struck me as a very tall person in 'Of Mice and Men.' (Great movie btw!)
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 23/Apr/18
Nice upgrade 👍
Nice upgrade 👍
Gracian said on 20/Apr/18
So Malkovich was officially described as a just over 6 feet. Rob, do you think that the peak height 6'0.25" and the current height 5'10.75" is possible for Malkovich?
Editor Rob
So Malkovich was officially described as a just over 6 feet. Rob, do you think that the peak height 6'0.25" and the current height 5'10.75" is possible for Malkovich?
Editor RobIt's an argument, it sounds like that is the kind of height he has given somebody, just over 6ft...I think he qualifies for a 1/8th actually.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 16/Aug/17
If he was able to give a 6ft2-3 illusion in Of Mice And Men then he had to have been around the 6ft mark for sure.
If he was able to give a 6ft2-3 illusion in Of Mice And Men then he had to have been around the 6ft mark for sure.
Slim 181 cm said on 12/Jul/17
182 peak, 181 now.
182 peak, 181 now.
RisingForce said on 10/May/17
I think the elevator boots were only for that one role, much like Ray Liotta in Narc, who hasn't seemed to wear lifts otherwise. But I watched Red the other night and it's clear as day Malkovich looked shorter than Willis, same thing at the promo appearances and premieres for the films.
I think the elevator boots were only for that one role, much like Ray Liotta in Narc, who hasn't seemed to wear lifts otherwise. But I watched Red the other night and it's clear as day Malkovich looked shorter than Willis, same thing at the promo appearances and premieres for the films.
Richardspain said on 30/Apr/17
So if he wears heels or elevator boots his height is a mistery.
He could be 184 cm with heels or elevator shoes but he could be short barefoot about 178cm nowadays
So if he wears heels or elevator boots his height is a mistery.
He could be 184 cm with heels or elevator shoes but he could be short barefoot about 178cm nowadays
RisingForce said on 15/Apr/17
Some of the thickest elevator boots I've seen an actor wear in Of Mice and Men: Click Here Click Here That and Ray Liotta in Narc are examples of how a tall 182-183 cm man will look really tall wearing lifts. But he does indeed look shorter than Willis who is certainly 180 cm range, very little question he's 5'10.75"-5'11". Could Malkovich be just 5'10.5" today, or is it posture? He's several years younger than I thought so it's possible he was more 182 cm peak.
Some of the thickest elevator boots I've seen an actor wear in Of Mice and Men: Click Here Click Here That and Ray Liotta in Narc are examples of how a tall 182-183 cm man will look really tall wearing lifts. But he does indeed look shorter than Willis who is certainly 180 cm range, very little question he's 5'10.75"-5'11". Could Malkovich be just 5'10.5" today, or is it posture? He's several years younger than I thought so it's possible he was more 182 cm peak.
berta said on 17/Mar/17
hm bruce willis is taller than him today and bruce is no taller than 180 now. he is to old to have lost almost 4 cm. maybe malkowish was barely 6 foot at peak because he looks like he could be donw to 179 today. maybe its the posture. i think either 179-180 today and at peak 183 ore 5 mm under
hm bruce willis is taller than him today and bruce is no taller than 180 now. he is to old to have lost almost 4 cm. maybe malkowish was barely 6 foot at peak because he looks like he could be donw to 179 today. maybe its the posture. i think either 179-180 today and at peak 183 ore 5 mm under
Charlie said on 14/Mar/17
I saw him in the movie hangeling 2006 movie. He had shoes on and stood by a doorway. There is no way he is 5 ft 11 today. In the movie he looked between 5 ft 8 to 5 ft 9. In the movie with shoes on he would of been a bit less than 5 ft 10 flat feet he is 5 ft 8 to 5 ft 9. I am pushing towards 5 ft 8.
I saw him in the movie hangeling 2006 movie. He had shoes on and stood by a doorway. There is no way he is 5 ft 11 today. In the movie he looked between 5 ft 8 to 5 ft 9. In the movie with shoes on he would of been a bit less than 5 ft 10 flat feet he is 5 ft 8 to 5 ft 9. I am pushing towards 5 ft 8.
Arch Stanton said on 26/Dec/16
Sam said on 22/Dec/14
Back when I was a kid watching Of Mice and Men and In the Line of Fire, I would have sworn Malkovich was a big, physically imposing 6'1" or 6'2" guy, he's just one of those guys who is not as tall as he can seem on-screen.
[Editor Rob: Malkovich had shoe lifts in Of Mice and Men.]
Definitely. He could look almost 6 ft 3 in that film, certainly 6'2 at least!
Sam said on 22/Dec/14
Back when I was a kid watching Of Mice and Men and In the Line of Fire, I would have sworn Malkovich was a big, physically imposing 6'1" or 6'2" guy, he's just one of those guys who is not as tall as he can seem on-screen.
[Editor Rob: Malkovich had shoe lifts in Of Mice and Men.]
Definitely. He could look almost 6 ft 3 in that film, certainly 6'2 at least!
Arch Stanton said on 26/Dec/16
Looked nearer 6 ft 3 in Of Mice and Men but I think he was wearing big lifts to look as big as possible as Lenny.
Looked nearer 6 ft 3 in Of Mice and Men but I think he was wearing big lifts to look as big as possible as Lenny.
Sandy Cowell said on 7/Dec/16
I've just seen a preview for a film called 'Art School Confidential', a film I have not yet heard about. It stars John Malkovich and has made me wonder what might have happened to my recent comment about him!
Rob - can you please enlighten me?
Editor Rob
I've just seen a preview for a film called 'Art School Confidential', a film I have not yet heard about. It stars John Malkovich and has made me wonder what might have happened to my recent comment about him!
Rob - can you please enlighten me?
Editor Rob I unfortunately never seen the comment Sandy.
Josh Jeffords said on 19/Nov/16
Dunno he looked over 6 ft in 90s Clint didn't have near as much on him as most others.
Was still taller than bruce too looked closer 6 1 also close to freeman.
Also much taller than Vin while wearing dress shoes against boots.
He looked 6 4 with little Marky mark but that's no news.
Was taller than cage also but smaller than chinlund add it all up and he's 6 foot peak maybe .5 over.
Dunno he looked over 6 ft in 90s Clint didn't have near as much on him as most others.
Was still taller than bruce too looked closer 6 1 also close to freeman.
Also much taller than Vin while wearing dress shoes against boots.
He looked 6 4 with little Marky mark but that's no news.
Was taller than cage also but smaller than chinlund add it all up and he's 6 foot peak maybe .5 over.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/Nov/16
Even back as far as Con Air, 6ft looked a bit suspect...cannot believe he was being described as tall as 6ft2!
Even back as far as Con Air, 6ft looked a bit suspect...cannot believe he was being described as tall as 6ft2!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/Aug/16
Rob, are you still ok with 6ft peak or do you think he may have been a tad less?
Editor Rob
Rob, are you still ok with 6ft peak or do you think he may have been a tad less?
Editor Rob not seen enough to say it is a safer bet 5ft 11.5 than 6ft, I genuinely think he lost height by age 60 though.
michael said on 28/Apr/16
He seems 5'10''.
He seems 5'10''.
6'3" with shoes said on 26/Mar/16
Jenny your an idiot, and a lowlife...This guy is like 60 something he probably lost a lot of height....Your loser husband will be even smaller when he gets to his 60's...Sad how some irrelevant loser lady has to try and lie.. Liar liar life on fire
Jenny your an idiot, and a lowlife...This guy is like 60 something he probably lost a lot of height....Your loser husband will be even smaller when he gets to his 60's...Sad how some irrelevant loser lady has to try and lie.. Liar liar life on fire
Jenny said on 19/Sep/15
My husband just meet him a few weeks ago in Seattle airport. My husband is 5'11" and said he was a couple inches shorter than him. We were checking to see if we could get an actual height on the internet, and found this site. My husband says he is 5'10" probably.
Editor Rob
My husband just meet him a few weeks ago in Seattle airport. My husband is 5'11" and said he was a couple inches shorter than him. We were checking to see if we could get an actual height on the internet, and found this site. My husband says he is 5'10" probably.
Editor Rob it is believable he will look 5ft 10 in person to some people, whether some of that is a more loose posture as he is now in his 60's is possible.
Sam said on 23/Dec/14
Yeah, I was aware of that...still hard to believe that a big guy like him would end up under six feet.
Yeah, I was aware of that...still hard to believe that a big guy like him would end up under six feet.
Sam said on 22/Dec/14
Back when I was a kid watching Of Mice and Men and In the Line of Fire, I would have sworn Malkovich was a big, physically imposing 6'1" or 6'2" guy, he's just one of those guys who is not as tall as he can seem on-screen.
Editor Rob
Back when I was a kid watching Of Mice and Men and In the Line of Fire, I would have sworn Malkovich was a big, physically imposing 6'1" or 6'2" guy, he's just one of those guys who is not as tall as he can seem on-screen.
Editor Rob Malkovich had shoe lifts in Of Mice and Men.
Mike 1.82 said on 11/Dec/14
looks 1.83cm in that pic! of course 1.77cm barefoot with those boots 6cm minimun elevator 1.83cm obvious
looks 1.83cm in that pic! of course 1.77cm barefoot with those boots 6cm minimun elevator 1.83cm obvious
Mike said on 3/Dec/14
I doubt he was more than 6ft peak and i also doubt he's more than 5ft 11 today. 5ft 11.5-11.75 peak 5ft 10.5-10.75 today.
I doubt he was more than 6ft peak and i also doubt he's more than 5ft 11 today. 5ft 11.5-11.75 peak 5ft 10.5-10.75 today.
Sean73 said on 2/Dec/14
Always thought he was a weak 6 footer in his prime.Did'nt look more than that standing next to Nic Cage in ConAir.Now looks 179cm next to Willis in Red 2.
Always thought he was a weak 6 footer in his prime.Did'nt look more than that standing next to Nic Cage in ConAir.Now looks 179cm next to Willis in Red 2.
Dmeyer said on 3/Nov/14
Rob to me when he stands well he looks as tall as bruce , if not. 0.25in taller
Rob to me when he stands well he looks as tall as bruce , if not. 0.25in taller
teej said on 31/Oct/14
5-11 6-0 for john malkovic?! Bloody hell i thought the guy was 6'4 atleast from seeing him on of mice and men, but then again he is supposed to play a big guy, so they could have made him look taller. Just goes to show power of perception!
5-11 6-0 for john malkovic?! Bloody hell i thought the guy was 6'4 atleast from seeing him on of mice and men, but then again he is supposed to play a big guy, so they could have made him look taller. Just goes to show power of perception!
Judd said on 16/Oct/14
maybe 5'11.5-75" peak, rob?
maybe 5'11.5-75" peak, rob?
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/Oct/14
Rob, is it possible he could be dipping under 5ft11 now?
Editor Rob
Rob, is it possible he could be dipping under 5ft11 now?
Editor Rob sometimes it might look like he's 179cm but he may still reach up for a 5ft 11
cole said on 5/Oct/14
Think he looks 5'10.5 a lot now a days, but it might be a case of him not standing as tall as he could very often. Still a chance of near 5'11 - definitely looked near 6'0 at peak.
Think he looks 5'10.5 a lot now a days, but it might be a case of him not standing as tall as he could very often. Still a chance of near 5'11 - definitely looked near 6'0 at peak.
Arch Stanton said on 14/Sep/14
Rob can you add a photo and add films like Empire of the Sun, Of Mice and Men, Being John Malkovich, In the Line of Fire, Death of a Salesman, The Killing Fields, Changeling and Burn After Reading.
Rob can you add a photo and add films like Empire of the Sun, Of Mice and Men, Being John Malkovich, In the Line of Fire, Death of a Salesman, The Killing Fields, Changeling and Burn After Reading.
Guy said on 20/Jun/14
He looks 178-180 now days
He looks 178-180 now days
tk said on 13/Aug/13
He's not shorter than Willis. His posture is not always the best. In Ripley's Game, eleven years ago, he looks more than one inch taller than Dougrey Scott (5ft 11 in Celebheights). I think Rob's listing is fair.
He's not shorter than Willis. His posture is not always the best. In Ripley's Game, eleven years ago, he looks more than one inch taller than Dougrey Scott (5ft 11 in Celebheights). I think Rob's listing is fair.
teej said on 16/Jul/13
Only 5'11? I thought this guy was huge after i saw him on mice and men.. The effects of camera angles lol
Only 5'11? I thought this guy was huge after i saw him on mice and men.. The effects of camera angles lol
Connor 183cm said on 6/Jan/13
Rob john looked 6ft in of mice and men next to gary sinise dont you agree and do you think its possible hes 5ft 10.5 now?.
Editor Rob
Rob john looked 6ft in of mice and men next to gary sinise dont you agree and do you think its possible hes 5ft 10.5 now?.
Editor Rob he wore big footwear in that film...I do think john has lost some height, at times he does look barely 5ft 11.
Blu3b0y said on 12/Nov/12
My workmate at IBM spotted him this year on San Sebastian's Zinemaldi (basque country) whilst signing autographs. He described him both as short an fat. My mate is on the 6'3" neighborhood. I'm 5'11" myself and never got described as short by him or any tall dude at work. Maybe he was expecting him to be much taller.
My workmate at IBM spotted him this year on San Sebastian's Zinemaldi (basque country) whilst signing autographs. He described him both as short an fat. My mate is on the 6'3" neighborhood. I'm 5'11" myself and never got described as short by him or any tall dude at work. Maybe he was expecting him to be much taller.
Shaun said on 11/Oct/12
My dad looks ten years younger than this guy yet is 5 years older. Hard to believe he's 11 years younger than Harrison Ford!!
My dad looks ten years younger than this guy yet is 5 years older. Hard to believe he's 11 years younger than Harrison Ford!!
Shaun said on 11/Oct/12
Rob how can he be 5'11.5 now if he is shorter than Willis?
Rob how can he be 5'11.5 now if he is shorter than Willis?
Shaun said on 11/Oct/12
Click Here
Might want to lower this, Willis is clearly taller.
Editor Rob
Click Here
Might want to lower this, Willis is clearly taller.
Editor Rob yeah I hadn't changed this and had seen red over a year ago, john did look a bit smaller than willis. Whether he is a 179 guy now or might still measure 5ft 11 (if he just has a bit worse posture) I'm unsure on.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Oct/12
184cm peak, 183cm today
Editor Rob
184cm peak, 183cm today
Editor Rob I think it is hard to believe he's still 183cm, watch the film Red where he has scenes with Bruce willis and looks shorter...
Dr JJ said on 16/Sep/12
He's a big boned old chap, and that makes him look shorter, stumpier. In fact, I thought he was about 5' 8" for a long time. In the film EtcApres (Afterwards) he makes French actor Romain Duris look very slightly built. The Frenchman is touching 5' 10", but it isn't the slight (1" or so) height difference, it's the heft of Malkovich that you notice. And I don't mean flab, he looked pretty trim.
He's a big boned old chap, and that makes him look shorter, stumpier. In fact, I thought he was about 5' 8" for a long time. In the film EtcApres (Afterwards) he makes French actor Romain Duris look very slightly built. The Frenchman is touching 5' 10", but it isn't the slight (1" or so) height difference, it's the heft of Malkovich that you notice. And I don't mean flab, he looked pretty trim.
MV92 said on 30/Jul/12
I met him last year. I took a photo next to him. I'm 5 ft 8 and I had normal flat shoes. He had 2 inches (4 cm of could be 5) on me. Not sure he was wearing lifts. I would say 5 ft 10 (1.77 cm) nowadays. I'm telling the thuth by the way. So you might want to downgrade him.
I met him last year. I took a photo next to him. I'm 5 ft 8 and I had normal flat shoes. He had 2 inches (4 cm of could be 5) on me. Not sure he was wearing lifts. I would say 5 ft 10 (1.77 cm) nowadays. I'm telling the thuth by the way. So you might want to downgrade him.
nice guy said on 15/Jan/12
179cm tops
181 peak
179cm tops
181 peak
xzk said on 11/Jan/12
on the front cover of of mice and men, he looks 6'7
on the front cover of of mice and men, he looks 6'7
shewşonko said on 1/Jan/12
he looked 6'1-6'2 peak..interesting
he looked 6'1-6'2 peak..interesting
jake, 1.82-1.83 m said on 9/Dec/11
I retract my comment months ago, Malkovich is 182 cm and I'm not sure a peak height is necessary. Maybe he was 5ft 11.75in 15 years ago.
I retract my comment months ago, Malkovich is 182 cm and I'm not sure a peak height is necessary. Maybe he was 5ft 11.75in 15 years ago.
carnegie said on 22/Nov/11
this dude looks 5ft11 could be more
Editor Rob
this dude looks 5ft11 could be more
Editor Rob the last film I saw of him was Red...where Willis could look taller than him.
Dmeyer said on 15/Nov/11
Brad Pitt bits him
Brad Pitt bits him
ArjunaKorale said on 14/Nov/11
It doesn't matter whether Malcovich is 5ft 11 or 6ft or half an inch over! The fact is (in my opinion) that he has a big (physical) screen prescence & I would therefore class him as a big made (boned or whatever!) man.
It doesn't matter whether Malcovich is 5ft 11 or 6ft or half an inch over! The fact is (in my opinion) that he has a big (physical) screen prescence & I would therefore class him as a big made (boned or whatever!) man.
bane said on 25/Oct/11
yeah sounds right for him i think hes like 5ft 11 this days
yeah sounds right for him i think hes like 5ft 11 this days
Danimal said on 19/Oct/11
Jessica says on 19/Oct/11
I met him in 2006.
I am 6'0". He is 5'10" or 5'11" max.
Women wear high heels and don't realize that men don't when they are judging a man's height. Were you wearing high heels? If so, he's probably 5'11.5"-6'0".
Jessica says on 19/Oct/11
I met him in 2006.
I am 6'0". He is 5'10" or 5'11" max.
Women wear high heels and don't realize that men don't when they are judging a man's height. Were you wearing high heels? If so, he's probably 5'11.5"-6'0".
Jessica said on 19/Oct/11
I met him in 2006.
I am 6'0". He is 5'10" or 5'11" max.
I met him in 2006.
I am 6'0". He is 5'10" or 5'11" max.
jake said on 11/Jul/11
He might still be 6ft now and 6ft0.5 peak. He look 3-3.5 inches taller than 5ft8.5 Shia LaBeouf
He might still be 6ft now and 6ft0.5 peak. He look 3-3.5 inches taller than 5ft8.5 Shia LaBeouf
GIA said on 15/Apr/11
I KNOW FOR A FACT HE IS NOT 6FT I HAVE SEEN HIM IN 2006 AND HE IS AROUND 5FT 10 OR LOWER, NO WAY IS HE OR HAS BEEN 6FT
AND NICHOLAS CAGE IS OVER 6FT
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR FACTS
I KNOW FOR A FACT HE IS NOT 6FT I HAVE SEEN HIM IN 2006 AND HE IS AROUND 5FT 10 OR LOWER, NO WAY IS HE OR HAS BEEN 6FT
AND NICHOLAS CAGE IS OVER 6FT
WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR FACTS
guyfrommars said on 29/Mar/11
Mike Parr: He was wearing a pair of platform shoes in that movie, and they used clever camera angles to make him even taller. Also, his co-stars were mostly short actors, like Gary Sinise and Ray Walston. The character of Lenny is a giant, Malkovich is not.
Mike Parr: He was wearing a pair of platform shoes in that movie, and they used clever camera angles to make him even taller. Also, his co-stars were mostly short actors, like Gary Sinise and Ray Walston. The character of Lenny is a giant, Malkovich is not.
cantona66 said on 22/Mar/11
I know this site is about height but I'm compiling a book about celebrities and their cars. does anyone have any idea what car John Malkovich drives?
I know this site is about height but I'm compiling a book about celebrities and their cars. does anyone have any idea what car John Malkovich drives?
jtm said on 9/Mar/11
6ft at his prime.
6ft at his prime.
dmeyer said on 7/Mar/11
he is about 0.5 in taller than 5 ft 11 willis in red so 5 ft 11.5 seems right
he is about 0.5 in taller than 5 ft 11 willis in red so 5 ft 11.5 seems right
kevin said on 14/Feb/11
in red hes smaller than willis so 5ft11in flat today. 6ft peak
in red hes smaller than willis so 5ft11in flat today. 6ft peak
James said on 30/Jan/11
In Con Air
Nicholas Cage 6.05 (184cm)
John Malkovich 6'0 (183cm)
In Con Air
Nicholas Cage 6.05 (184cm)
John Malkovich 6'0 (183cm)
Aaron said on 19/Jan/11
Just under 6', or perhaps 6' flat. Either way, he looks about the same height as Javier Bardem, who's listed as 5'11.5" on this site as well.
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Just under 6', or perhaps 6' flat. Either way, he looks about the same height as Javier Bardem, who's listed as 5'11.5" on this site as well.
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James said on 18/Nov/10
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 13/Nov/10
He was around the same as Nicholas Cage in Con Air, James. So around 183-184cm
Hugh he was never 184cm only in the morning at his peak,
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover says on 13/Nov/10
He was around the same as Nicholas Cage in Con Air, James. So around 183-184cm
Hugh he was never 184cm only in the morning at his peak,
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/Nov/10
He was around the same as Nicholas Cage in Con Air, James. So around 183-184cm
He was around the same as Nicholas Cage in Con Air, James. So around 183-184cm
Clay said on 28/Jun/09
And they casted Malkovich to play the ''slow huge guy'' in 'of mice and men'.
And they casted Malkovich to play the ''slow huge guy'' in 'of mice and men'.
Hugh 190cm said on 18/Jun/09
Why did you remove the pic of malkovich and Glenn, rob?
Why did you remove the pic of malkovich and Glenn, rob?
Doug said on 18/Jun/09
C'mon he just scrapes 180! 5'11" flat.
C'mon he just scrapes 180! 5'11" flat.
James said on 11/Jun/09
rob are you removing this pic of glenn next to John Malkovich?
Editor Rob
rob are you removing this pic of glenn next to John Malkovich?
Editor Rob yes I removed it now.
Evan Faine said on 6/Jun/09
I'm gonna say 5'11" or 5'11.5". And now that we know you-know-who is only 5'6.5" evening height, I can't buy 6'0" or higher for Cyrus "The Virus". Still kicked major ass in Con Air and In The Line Of Fire.
I'm gonna say 5'11" or 5'11.5". And now that we know you-know-who is only 5'6.5" evening height, I can't buy 6'0" or higher for Cyrus "The Virus". Still kicked major ass in Con Air and In The Line Of Fire.
Hugh 190cm said on 3/Jun/09
6ft when he stands straight then.
6ft when he stands straight then.
James said on 20/May/09
He does look nowhere near 6'0 next to glenn.
He does look nowhere near 6'0 next to glenn.
glenn said on 28/Apr/09
yes indeed doug.and look at my pic above.i see 5-11.i thought he was 6-1 not knowing better.saw him recently again.same.barely 5-11.
yes indeed doug.and look at my pic above.i see 5-11.i thought he was 6-1 not knowing better.saw him recently again.same.barely 5-11.
Doug said on 28/Apr/09
Nope, certainly not a solid 184cm. The evidence of Malkovich being the same height as 5'11" listed guys is too cooincidental. He was exactly the same height as Rowan Atkinson. He is barely 5'11" in my view and this pictures proves he isn't a legit 6'. He's not under 180 but defo not 183 or 184. I'd go with 181-182. I'd say 5'11", and as Glenn can also confirm this I fully believe him.
Nope, certainly not a solid 184cm. The evidence of Malkovich being the same height as 5'11" listed guys is too cooincidental. He was exactly the same height as Rowan Atkinson. He is barely 5'11" in my view and this pictures proves he isn't a legit 6'. He's not under 180 but defo not 183 or 184. I'd go with 181-182. I'd say 5'11", and as Glenn can also confirm this I fully believe him.
Hugh 190cm said on 7/Apr/09
Malkovich in my opinion is a solid 184cm. It's his stocky frame which might give the illusion that he's shorter. 6ft1 peak also.
Malkovich in my opinion is a solid 184cm. It's his stocky frame which might give the illusion that he's shorter. 6ft1 peak also.
miko said on 4/Apr/09
I recently watched the movie of mice and men and malovich looked at least 6"7. I never really paid much attention to his height before. I'm a huge fan!
I recently watched the movie of mice and men and malovich looked at least 6"7. I never really paid much attention to his height before. I'm a huge fan!
Anonymous said on 28/Mar/09
He looked way taller in the Of Mice and Men movie with Gary Sinise. He seemed like he was 6ft 6 inches tall!
He looked way taller in the Of Mice and Men movie with Gary Sinise. He seemed like he was 6ft 6 inches tall!
glenn said on 25/Mar/09
which reminds me,rob,can you dig up this pic? he didnt seem tall in it.
which reminds me,rob,can you dig up this pic? he didnt seem tall in it.
glenn said on 25/Mar/09
saw him again recently.same converse.barely 5-11.
saw him again recently.same converse.barely 5-11.
bam said on 24/Mar/09
its weird he gave glenn the illusion of 5'11 max. Especially considering glenn goes by morning heights.
its weird he gave glenn the illusion of 5'11 max. Especially considering glenn goes by morning heights.
bam said on 24/Mar/09
hey rob, did the pics of pitt and malkovich looking similar in height influence the downgrade? I think this is much more accurate.
Editor Rob
hey rob, did the pics of pitt and malkovich looking similar in height influence the downgrade? I think this is much more accurate.
Editor Rob he does look in pictures at least last few years more 5ft 11, although he has worn slippers/converse in a lot of them.
\-_-_-(Hugh)-_-_-/ said on 15/Mar/09
5ft11.5 is far too low. 6ft at least. Possibly 184cm.
5ft11.5 is far too low. 6ft at least. Possibly 184cm.
Dejavu said on 14/Mar/09
I swear he was as tall as keanu reeves in Dangerous Liasson.
I swear he was as tall as keanu reeves in Dangerous Liasson.
bam said on 11/Mar/09
i find it weird he appeared 5'10.5-5'11, and looks that height a lot. Maybe he has dmx posture.
i find it weird he appeared 5'10.5-5'11, and looks that height a lot. Maybe he has dmx posture.
Kdoog said on 9/Mar/09
If you listen to the "Of Mice and Men" commentary (yes I'm a geek who likes listening to film commentaries :), Gary Sinise said John's not that tall - they gave him lifts for his shoes and they made sure to cast shorter people in the movie to give the appearance that John was much bigger than everyone else. That being said, I have no idea how tall he is, but my guess is between 5'10 and 6'0.
If you listen to the "Of Mice and Men" commentary (yes I'm a geek who likes listening to film commentaries :), Gary Sinise said John's not that tall - they gave him lifts for his shoes and they made sure to cast shorter people in the movie to give the appearance that John was much bigger than everyone else. That being said, I have no idea how tall he is, but my guess is between 5'10 and 6'0.
Anonymous said on 9/Jan/09
I met John Malkovich at an outdoor concert in 1993. I'm 5'9" and he was 3 or 4 inches taller than me, at least 6 feet. I was surprised because I never had really thought of him as tall.
I met John Malkovich at an outdoor concert in 1993. I'm 5'9" and he was 3 or 4 inches taller than me, at least 6 feet. I was surprised because I never had really thought of him as tall.
bosshogg said on 24/Nov/08
I worked with john on a commercial he was about 5ft 11 no more
I worked with john on a commercial he was about 5ft 11 no more
Daii said on 6/Nov/08
He looked the same as Rowan Atkinson in Johnny English, about 5'11. Of course he could easily be taller but he did look a similar height
He looked the same as Rowan Atkinson in Johnny English, about 5'11. Of course he could easily be taller but he did look a similar height
bill said on 9/Oct/08
take a look at viewimages.com john malkovich is standing next to brad pitt 5 11 and malkovich looks a good couple of inches shorter
take a look at viewimages.com john malkovich is standing next to brad pitt 5 11 and malkovich looks a good couple of inches shorter
Anonymous said on 3/Oct/08
MArk 1 your a looser...you don't gain 1/2 inch from shoes more like 1 to 1.5 ...
MArk 1 your a looser...you don't gain 1/2 inch from shoes more like 1 to 1.5 ...
Hugh said on 20/Sep/08
This is too low. At least 6ft1. Possibly 6ft2.
This is too low. At least 6ft1. Possibly 6ft2.
glenn said on 6/Jun/08
jonak has a good point.but that would be very difficult.
jonak has a good point.but that would be very difficult.
jonak said on 5/Jun/08
can anyone come up with other sizes, ie chest, waist size and weight then we may be able to work out how tall these guys are from them? just an idea!
can anyone come up with other sizes, ie chest, waist size and weight then we may be able to work out how tall these guys are from them? just an idea!
glenn said on 28/May/08
i wouldnt be wearing the same shoes over a 18 year period in these pics.lol.i wear all kinds of shoes.so i couldnt really tell you.boots,not often.
i wouldnt be wearing the same shoes over a 18 year period in these pics.lol.i wear all kinds of shoes.so i couldnt really tell you.boots,not often.
BK_Daniel said on 27/May/08
Glenn, you sometimes seem taller than 5'8", what shoes do you wear?
Glenn, you sometimes seem taller than 5'8", what shoes do you wear?
glenn said on 22/May/08
weird the 6-2 sightings and how i agree he can look it.
weird the 6-2 sightings and how i agree he can look it.
Clay said on 22/May/08
He did look 6'2'' in Of Mice and Men.
He did look 6'2'' in Of Mice and Men.
Mark 1/Apr/08 said on 23/Apr/08
I think looking at John's films he is 5'10".
I watched a tv show once The brady and the bride or soemthing like that and the person who plays one of the Brady's had his shoes altered so he would look taller.
I think at best John Malcovich is 5'11" depending on the shoes.
I am 6'4" and 6'3 1/2" without shoes on. John does not seem that tall.
When I was watching behind the making of BeoWulf he look shorter then allot of the cast.
I think looking at John's films he is 5'10".
I watched a tv show once The brady and the bride or soemthing like that and the person who plays one of the Brady's had his shoes altered so he would look taller.
I think at best John Malcovich is 5'11" depending on the shoes.
I am 6'4" and 6'3 1/2" without shoes on. John does not seem that tall.
When I was watching behind the making of BeoWulf he look shorter then allot of the cast.
william said on 1/Feb/08
I have a friend who photographed Malkovich for a fashion shoot. He said he was 6ft 2" and very stocky
I have a friend who photographed Malkovich for a fashion shoot. He said he was 6ft 2" and very stocky
D-lurker said on 27/Dec/07
this man is one of the most impressive actors on screen..and interesting, you should hear him talk about how much of a terror he was growing up..beating up on his siblings and all..I must watch con-air again and compare john to nicholas :).
this man is one of the most impressive actors on screen..and interesting, you should hear him talk about how much of a terror he was growing up..beating up on his siblings and all..I must watch con-air again and compare john to nicholas :).
Salvatore said on 15/Nov/07
183cms. I saw his measured in studio.
183cms. I saw his measured in studio.
jimbo said on 3/Oct/07
Stood beside him at the Eurostar terminal at London Waterloo when he was buying a coffee. I am 176cm and he seemed 2 inches taller than me, max. I would say a shade under 6ft. I was surprised because I thought he was taller. If you watch Dangerouse Liasons, he stands a little taller than Uma Thurman, so I don't think he quite makes 6ft.
Stood beside him at the Eurostar terminal at London Waterloo when he was buying a coffee. I am 176cm and he seemed 2 inches taller than me, max. I would say a shade under 6ft. I was surprised because I thought he was taller. If you watch Dangerouse Liasons, he stands a little taller than Uma Thurman, so I don't think he quite makes 6ft.
shane said on 2/Oct/07
its funny becuase i always thought he looked short like 5'9
its funny becuase i always thought he looked short like 5'9
James said on 18/Aug/07
Its kinda funny becuse 2 years ago I never knew who John Malkovich was untill I saw Mice and Men. When I saw the film I thought the actor was 6ft5 or something its kind of ironic though that in real life he is barely 6ft
Its kinda funny becuse 2 years ago I never knew who John Malkovich was untill I saw Mice and Men. When I saw the film I thought the actor was 6ft5 or something its kind of ironic though that in real life he is barely 6ft
Anonymous2 said on 30/Jul/07
Only 6' eriously?! I think me must have shrunk. Wasn't he like 6'3" to play Lenny in "Of Mice And Men" where he towered over Gary Sinise?
Editor Rob
Only 6' eriously?! I think me must have shrunk. Wasn't he like 6'3" to play Lenny in "Of Mice And Men" where he towered over Gary Sinise?
Editor Rob he wore munster boots for that film.
Franco said on 30/Jul/07
Glenn says on 29/Jul/07
but he has serious posture issues.**
that could explain why i thought he's 181cm, but it's also possible he shrunk a bit.
Glenn says on 29/Jul/07
but he has serious posture issues.**
that could explain why i thought he's 181cm, but it's also possible he shrunk a bit.
Glenn said on 29/Jul/07
Interesting Santana.I believe its possible.but he has serious posture issues.
Interesting Santana.I believe its possible.but he has serious posture issues.
Santana said on 28/Jul/07
Once I saw an interview with him where, from his own mouth, he states that his height is [...] I am 6' 1" and 3/4 [..] I swear to God...
That's weird...
Once I saw an interview with him where, from his own mouth, he states that his height is [...] I am 6' 1" and 3/4 [..] I swear to God...
That's weird...
nejv tha man said on 28/Jul/07
haha, cool picture, is it malkovich or cyrus the virus? :)
6' tops for him.
haha, cool picture, is it malkovich or cyrus the virus? :)
6' tops for him.
Franco said on 26/Jul/07
again... considering both of them had shoes and Glenn is 173cm + say 3cm shoes = 176cm i don't see 10cm difference there, i see about 8cm.
i have no problem saying Malcovich is 183cm but he just doesnt look it (today),
i do agree in the past he did look 183cm and even 184cm.
imho TODAY Malcovich is a 181cm without shoes and 184-185cm with good shoes
also considering his age too. i feel it is time for a small downgrade perhaps under the original height like "TODAY" "BEFORE" like some of the actors in this site ;)
again... considering both of them had shoes and Glenn is 173cm + say 3cm shoes = 176cm i don't see 10cm difference there, i see about 8cm.
i have no problem saying Malcovich is 183cm but he just doesnt look it (today),
i do agree in the past he did look 183cm and even 184cm.
imho TODAY Malcovich is a 181cm without shoes and 184-185cm with good shoes
also considering his age too. i feel it is time for a small downgrade perhaps under the original height like "TODAY" "BEFORE" like some of the actors in this site ;)
dmeyer said on 25/Jul/07
he seemed 1.5 in taller than vin diesel he looks about 4 in taler than glenn so 182 no less
he seemed 1.5 in taller than vin diesel he looks about 4 in taler than glenn so 182 no less
Anonymous said on 25/Jul/07
prolly 5'11-6ft, i really like this actor
prolly 5'11-6ft, i really like this actor
Franco said on 23/Jul/07
he looks 185cm in that picture if Glenn is 175cm with shoes so i think John is 181cm without shoes.
he looks 185cm in that picture if Glenn is 175cm with shoes so i think John is 181cm without shoes.
Ivan 6'2.25 said on 21/Jul/07
his peak height was 6'1
his peak height was 6'1
glenn said on 19/Jul/07
if i reluctantly must rob. ;-)
if i reluctantly must rob. ;-)
glenn said on 18/Jul/07
well i agree derek.i always thought he was tall.but to my eyes and as my photo proof shows.he changed.
Editor Rob
well i agree derek.i always thought he was tall.but to my eyes and as my photo proof shows.he changed.
Editor Rob do remember he's got red chucks on, so if you're in superstars you've got about 0.4 inches on him? At least give him that ;)
derek said on 18/Jul/07
I don't know guys he's always looked over 6' maybe even close to 6'2 in movies..... I mean this could be the case of him loosing height over the past few years due to certain health issues... Just because he is shorter now doesn't mean he was always this hieght.
I don't know guys he's always looked over 6' maybe even close to 6'2 in movies..... I mean this could be the case of him loosing height over the past few years due to certain health issues... Just because he is shorter now doesn't mean he was always this hieght.
Its True said on 17/Jul/07
Yeh its true. What PJ did at Sundance was he took him to one side, asked him to remove his shoes, then measured him with an exact stadiometer. And he was at most, 5'11" (180.3 cm). I can vouch for that, coz I remember thinking, wow its unusual when a guy looks at least 6' for the whole of his acting career, never ever been recorded as under this, that you should then meet him and he is actually UNDER that. Really stood out on me. Still at least now its been proven. You know what he's probably 5'10".
Yeh its true. What PJ did at Sundance was he took him to one side, asked him to remove his shoes, then measured him with an exact stadiometer. And he was at most, 5'11" (180.3 cm). I can vouch for that, coz I remember thinking, wow its unusual when a guy looks at least 6' for the whole of his acting career, never ever been recorded as under this, that you should then meet him and he is actually UNDER that. Really stood out on me. Still at least now its been proven. You know what he's probably 5'10".
glenn said on 17/Jul/07
thats what he gave me,a 5-11 appearence at the most.5-10.5 minimum.
thats what he gave me,a 5-11 appearence at the most.5-10.5 minimum.
PJ said on 17/Jul/07
Met him at Sundance a few years ago, he's 5'11 at most.
Met him at Sundance a few years ago, he's 5'11 at most.
KingNick said on 17/Jul/07
In the movie Con Air, there's a very brief shot of him on a small TV screen in front of a height chart. If I remember correctly, the chart put him at just over 6'. That could make sense because if he is 6' or close to it, shoes would make him just over it.
In the movie Con Air, there's a very brief shot of him on a small TV screen in front of a height chart. If I remember correctly, the chart put him at just over 6'. That could make sense because if he is 6' or close to it, shoes would make him just over it.
glenn said on 16/Jul/07
this was a foreign film done by someone that escapes me.did a highly praised war film in 1982 that also escapes my memory.gave me a speech on how taking 500 photos a day with fans cant be fun.
this was a foreign film done by someone that escapes me.did a highly praised war film in 1982 that also escapes my memory.gave me a speech on how taking 500 photos a day with fans cant be fun.
glenn said on 16/Jul/07
as bizzare as he plays his roles.i heard not common in posing.never signs.bumped into him near the mens room of a screening.seemed much shorter than i expected. 5-10.5.maybe he had horrendous posture.
Editor Rob
as bizzare as he plays his roles.i heard not common in posing.never signs.bumped into him near the mens room of a screening.seemed much shorter than i expected. 5-10.5.maybe he had horrendous posture.
Editor Rob sometimes this guy wears slippers, but if this was the June event, it looks from getty he might have been in converse?
but he looks struggling now with 6ft.
but he looks struggling now with 6ft.
G-unit said on 9/Apr/07
its really hard for me to believe that john is taller than 6'.
its really hard for me to believe that john is taller than 6'.
dmeyer said on 21/Mar/07
he was taller than vin diesel in knockaround guys
he was taller than vin diesel in knockaround guys
Paul said on 11/Sep/06
I saw John Malkovich on stage in the play " A slip of the tongue" in 1992 in London. He didn't look like 185 cm. I would say he is probably around 180 cm.
I saw John Malkovich on stage in the play " A slip of the tongue" in 1992 in London. He didn't look like 185 cm. I would say he is probably around 180 cm.
Larry said on 9/Jun/06
Editor Rob - In VARIETY it stated that Malkovitch wore boots that raised his height by 3". That was the year the movie came out. If John is 6', then that would boost him into "Lennie territory". :-) John Steinbeck was 6'2", so he wouldn't have considered a 6' man "huge". Though there is NO specific description of Lennie OR George's height; Lennie is described as being a "very big & tall man".
Editor Rob - In VARIETY it stated that Malkovitch wore boots that raised his height by 3". That was the year the movie came out. If John is 6', then that would boost him into "Lennie territory". :-) John Steinbeck was 6'2", so he wouldn't have considered a 6' man "huge". Though there is NO specific description of Lennie OR George's height; Lennie is described as being a "very big & tall man".
dmeyer said on 8/Jun/06
he looked 4" taller than bary peper so 6'2" in lifts
he looked 4" taller than bary peper so 6'2" in lifts
Picture said on 20/Apr/06
He was also never the 6 ft 1.
Slighty taller than Uma Thurman and 1-1.5 inch shorter than Keanu Reeves in Dangerous Liaisons
He was also never the 6 ft 1.
Slighty taller than Uma Thurman and 1-1.5 inch shorter than Keanu Reeves in Dangerous Liaisons
jello said on 4/Mar/06
He is 6ft max. Look at the pics of the Klimt premiere (getty images). Malkovich beside Veronica Ferres. She's 2 inches taller than John. Ferres says that she's 5'10.
He is 6ft max. Look at the pics of the Klimt premiere (getty images). Malkovich beside Veronica Ferres. She's 2 inches taller than John. Ferres says that she's 5'10.
CelebHeights Editor said on 16/Feb/06
2003 telegraph article describe him: "a solidly built six foot, one (185 centimetres)"
2003 telegraph article describe him: "a solidly built six foot, one (185 centimetres)"
kenneth soh said on 18/Nov/05
haha..yes his 6"ft only 5cm shoes on.. his only 5"10.5(1.78m)tall in real person.. believe me everybody..
haha..yes his 6"ft only 5cm shoes on.. his only 5"10.5(1.78m)tall in real person.. believe me everybody..
Mr.K said on 17/May/05
A total surprise that John Malkovich should be 6'1". I have seen him with Gerard Depardieu, Jeremy Irons and many others. Mr.X has compared him with Sam Waterston and he is absolutely correct. A very happy day Mr. Malkovich would reach 6'. Mr.X is correct. He has never been taller than around 6'
A total surprise that John Malkovich should be 6'1". I have seen him with Gerard Depardieu, Jeremy Irons and many others. Mr.X has compared him with Sam Waterston and he is absolutely correct. A very happy day Mr. Malkovich would reach 6'. Mr.X is correct. He has never been taller than around 6'
Mr. X said on 16/May/05
In the movie the Killing Fields Sam Waterston's passport says Sam's 6 ft 1, and in that movie Sam looks about an inch taller than Malkovich.
In the movie the Killing Fields Sam Waterston's passport says Sam's 6 ft 1, and in that movie Sam looks about an inch taller than Malkovich.
PLain knowledge said on 14/Apr/05
727: I read it again, it still doesn't make much sense to me, sorry..
But anyway you say he is taller..
727: I read it again, it still doesn't make much sense to me, sorry..
But anyway you say he is taller..
REAL727 said on 13/Apr/05
Hey Plain Knowledge; you should change your nickname to "No Knowledge". First, I do not wear big-heeled shoes or lifts. Never have. I'm happy with my height. The night that I was lucky enough to be introduced to Mr. Malkovich, I wore regular dress shoes, with a heel measured at about 0.75 to 1-inch. And, your calculations are entirely off. Read my comments again, carefully. More importantly, you were not there in person. So, why share comments about Mr. Malkovich's height, when you have no knowledge or " in-person " experience with him???
Hey Plain Knowledge; you should change your nickname to "No Knowledge". First, I do not wear big-heeled shoes or lifts. Never have. I'm happy with my height. The night that I was lucky enough to be introduced to Mr. Malkovich, I wore regular dress shoes, with a heel measured at about 0.75 to 1-inch. And, your calculations are entirely off. Read my comments again, carefully. More importantly, you were not there in person. So, why share comments about Mr. Malkovich's height, when you have no knowledge or " in-person " experience with him???
Big Dave said on 12/Apr/05
John Malkovich is 6'1. There is no way that he is anything less than that. Just watch Con Air. He is a fraction taller than Nic Cage And about and inch shorter than Nic Chinlund. There is a particular scene where he is standing opposite Chinlund, he looks an inch shorter. I definitely agree with the height listed above.
John Malkovich is 6'1. There is no way that he is anything less than that. Just watch Con Air. He is a fraction taller than Nic Cage And about and inch shorter than Nic Chinlund. There is a particular scene where he is standing opposite Chinlund, he looks an inch shorter. I definitely agree with the height listed above.
REAL 727 said on 8/Apr/05
Through friends in the entertainment industry, I met John Malkovich at a fundraiser while working in London. After a recent physical, my physician measured my height at exactly 5'11.5". John, who was wearing chunky-heeled dress shoes(an inch and one-half), stood about 6'0"; just barely taller than me. I'd approximate that he is about 5'10.5" or 5'10.75" standing barefoot.
Through friends in the entertainment industry, I met John Malkovich at a fundraiser while working in London. After a recent physical, my physician measured my height at exactly 5'11.5". John, who was wearing chunky-heeled dress shoes(an inch and one-half), stood about 6'0"; just barely taller than me. I'd approximate that he is about 5'10.5" or 5'10.75" standing barefoot.
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