Klaus Kinski's Height
5ft 8 (172.7 cm)
German Actor best known for roles in films such as Aguirre the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Woyzeck, Cobra Verde, For a Few Dollars More and Dr. Zhivago. On his passport he was listed as 5ft 8.
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Average Guess (12 Votes)
5ft 7.6in (171.7cm)
5ft 7.6in (171.7cm)
Sandy Cowell said on 29/Apr/23
I saw an interview regarding the movie To The Devil A Daughter and Christopher Lee said that Klaus Kinski was close to being on set with his young daughter.
If only they’d known….,,
5ft8.
I saw an interview regarding the movie To The Devil A Daughter and Christopher Lee said that Klaus Kinski was close to being on set with his young daughter.
If only they’d known….,,
5ft8.
heightPoirot said on 27/Aug/22
rob, how tall do you think werner herzog is? (Click Here) with nic cage he looks a 6 footer. Many photos of him with Klaus on set in south america but the terrain is uneven so its hard to tell.
Editor Rob
rob, how tall do you think werner herzog is? (Click Here) with nic cage he looks a 6 footer. Many photos of him with Klaus on set in south america but the terrain is uneven so its hard to tell.
Editor RobI doubt less than 6ft range peak, now shorter.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 18/Oct/20
Klaus Kinski was born 94 years ago today. He starred in over 130 films and left behind three children when he died of a heart attack, aged 65. Two are girls, Pola, who measures 5ft7.25 and the famous Nastassja, 5ft6.5, and he has one son, Nikolai, who stands 5ft10. All three are actors.
Considering he was just 5ft8, his children grew reasonably tall, which was probably due to their Mum's genes.
Kinski gets 5ft8.
Klaus Kinski was born 94 years ago today. He starred in over 130 films and left behind three children when he died of a heart attack, aged 65. Two are girls, Pola, who measures 5ft7.25 and the famous Nastassja, 5ft6.5, and he has one son, Nikolai, who stands 5ft10. All three are actors.
Considering he was just 5ft8, his children grew reasonably tall, which was probably due to their Mum's genes.
Kinski gets 5ft8.
pgjtftkwnbczmp said on 9/May/20
One of my favorite height quotes of all time is said by Kinski's character in Aguirre:
"That man is a head taller than me. That may change."
Short men, stay positive!
One of my favorite height quotes of all time is said by Kinski's character in Aguirre:
"That man is a head taller than me. That may change."
Short men, stay positive!
Sandy Cowell said on 25/Jan/19
I wonder how tall the mother of Nastassja is to have a daughter who is taller than 5ft6?
Klaus can have 5ft8.
I wonder how tall the mother of Nastassja is to have a daughter who is taller than 5ft6?
Klaus can have 5ft8.
oldboy said on 15/Mar/18
He looked shorter than 1.73m on the movies I watched.
He looked shorter than 1.73m on the movies I watched.
Arch Stanton said on 28/Jan/15
Sam you said something about Billy Bob Thornton which you dislike, well I get that same thing with Kinski!!
Sam you said something about Billy Bob Thornton which you dislike, well I get that same thing with Kinski!!
Arch Stanton said on 28/Jan/15
5'8 tops in Woyzeck..Insect? Incest?
5'8 tops in Woyzeck..Insect? Incest?
Sam said on 9/Sep/14
What about giving adults nightmares? I read his autobiography, which, as an example starts with his account of being attracted to and nearly committing insect w/ his sister as a teen...yuck.
What about giving adults nightmares? I read his autobiography, which, as an example starts with his account of being attracted to and nearly committing insect w/ his sister as a teen...yuck.
Arch Stanton said on 8/Sep/14
Thanks, this guy could give kids nightmares!
Thanks, this guy could give kids nightmares!
Arch Stanton said on 7/Sep/14
He did actually look 172-3 next to Cardinale.
He did actually look 172-3 next to Cardinale.
Arch Stanton said on 7/Sep/14
A photo as well? He was definitely taller than Claudia Cardinale in Fitzcarraldo, looked about 1.5-2 inches.
A photo as well? He was definitely taller than Claudia Cardinale in Fitzcarraldo, looked about 1.5-2 inches.
Arch Stanton said on 7/Sep/14
Rob can you add Aguirre the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Woyzeck, Cobra Verde, For a Few Dollars More and Dr. Zhivago?
Rob can you add Aguirre the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Woyzeck, Cobra Verde, For a Few Dollars More and Dr. Zhivago?
Gonzalo said on 9/Jun/14
I remember the obituary Spanish Director Fernando Colomo wrote about him in a nespaper when he died. It ended with something like: Klaus Kinski has died, may we all rest in peace. Not the best guy to have around
1`73 at the most. He had a miserable life as a child. His family was really poor.
I remember the obituary Spanish Director Fernando Colomo wrote about him in a nespaper when he died. It ended with something like: Klaus Kinski has died, may we all rest in peace. Not the best guy to have around
1`73 at the most. He had a miserable life as a child. His family was really poor.
176,2Tunman said on 1/May/14
about 7"shorter than Van Cleef so rather 5'7 maybe a strong 5'7 like 5'7.5" if we assume he often had poor posture
about 7"shorter than Van Cleef so rather 5'7 maybe a strong 5'7 like 5'7.5" if we assume he often had poor posture
Arch Stanton said on 14/Aug/13
More 5'7" range I think. Terrifying though, the sort of guy you'd hate to be in a bar with. You can imagine him glassing people in rage over the slightest things. He was a psychopath from what I've read of him, and he looked it.
More 5'7" range I think. Terrifying though, the sort of guy you'd hate to be in a bar with. You can imagine him glassing people in rage over the slightest things. He was a psychopath from what I've read of him, and he looked it.
Orlando said on 5/May/13
The passport lists him at 1.73 m but KK surely had the frame and looks of a short guy. He wore high heeled shoes most of the time. I think he was in-between 1.68 m and 1.70 m. No more than that.
The passport lists him at 1.73 m but KK surely had the frame and looks of a short guy. He wore high heeled shoes most of the time. I think he was in-between 1.68 m and 1.70 m. No more than that.
equisdobley said on 14/Nov/12
Hi Rob !
Why Claudia Cardinale is not listed in this site ?
Thanks!
Hi Rob !
Why Claudia Cardinale is not listed in this site ?
Thanks!
equisdobley said on 13/Nov/12
Great actor !
He was somewhere between 5ft 7in and 5ft 8in.
Same height as Claudia Cardinale in Fitzcarraldo.
Great actor !
He was somewhere between 5ft 7in and 5ft 8in.
Same height as Claudia Cardinale in Fitzcarraldo.
Monkeyman said on 30/Dec/08
Kinski walked with a curved spine in several roles and according to Herzorg at least did serious damage to his back throughout his career. I'd say 5'8"ish prime height but outside of Noserfatu most likely appears shorter; especially in something like Aguirre where he insited his character be a hunchback.
Kinski walked with a curved spine in several roles and according to Herzorg at least did serious damage to his back throughout his career. I'd say 5'8"ish prime height but outside of Noserfatu most likely appears shorter; especially in something like Aguirre where he insited his character be a hunchback.
Lmeister said on 30/Jul/07
I watched the Great Silence last weekend. Klaus Kinski was clearly the shortest guy in the movie even Jean-Louis Trintignant who is listed 5'8''ish is a couple of inches taller than Kinski. I think he is closer to 5'6''- 5'7''.
I watched the Great Silence last weekend. Klaus Kinski was clearly the shortest guy in the movie even Jean-Louis Trintignant who is listed 5'8''ish is a couple of inches taller than Kinski. I think he is closer to 5'6''- 5'7''.
Austrian said on 28/Jun/07
more like 5'7 imo
more like 5'7 imo
Lmeister said on 24/Sep/06
Saw Aguirre last night...Kinski is around 5'7''. He doesn't really look 5'8''.
Saw Aguirre last night...Kinski is around 5'7''. He doesn't really look 5'8''.
Mr. T said on 30/May/06
Been a fan of this guy for many years. His most notable work is probably with Werner Herzog, who's listed as 6'1". He does like a bit small in photos with him (Click Here), but if he did wear heels as high as 4 cm, he was probably 5'6"-5'7" barefoot, as he does come across as a short-ish guy in films.
Still a frightening man who I wouldn't want to cross paths with.
Been a fan of this guy for many years. His most notable work is probably with Werner Herzog, who's listed as 6'1". He does like a bit small in photos with him (Click Here), but if he did wear heels as high as 4 cm, he was probably 5'6"-5'7" barefoot, as he does come across as a short-ish guy in films.
Still a frightening man who I wouldn't want to cross paths with.
ForensicNYC said on 26/May/06
KK with Werner Herzog...
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KK with Director Antonio Margheriti...
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KK with O.W. Fischer...
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KK with Werner Herzog...
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KK with Director Antonio Margheriti...
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KK with O.W. Fischer...
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Orlando said on 26/May/06
To ForensicNYC: Bah... No much of a picture, is it? 6' 2" Van Cleef is clearly sitting, while up standing Kinski leans over him. He could well be 5' for that matter!
To ForensicNYC: Bah... No much of a picture, is it? 6' 2" Van Cleef is clearly sitting, while up standing Kinski leans over him. He could well be 5' for that matter!
leonari said on 25/May/06
I go for 5'7"... Saw many of his movies...Looks short.
I go for 5'7"... Saw many of his movies...Looks short.
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