Richard Harris Height
6ft ½ in (184.2 cm)
Irish Actor best known for roles in movies like Unforgiven, The Wild Geese, The Guns of Navarone, This Sporting Life, Red Desert, A Man Called Horse, The Field, Gladiator and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. At an AFI lifetime achievement award for Kirk Douglas, Richard described himself as 6ft 2 in height, although he has claimed to be even taller, in a 1968 interview stating "I'm still 6 feet 3 inches when I leave the room".
I read a synopsis...of my life and these things the studios hand out. And they say I'm Six Foot Three. Which is THREE inches more than I am.
What I hate about our business today is the elitism the so-called stars have imposed on the public, which I think is obnoxious. It's a joke. Who cares about Madonna going to the opening tonight? Now you have guys like Tom Cruise, who's a midget, and has eight bodyguards, all six feet tall, which makes him even more diminutive. He disappears behind them. It's an absolute joke.
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Average Guess (81 Votes)
6ft 0.4in (183.9cm)
6ft 0.4in (183.9cm)
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Sep/23
Rory, there's a compelling argument for Cooper being a bit over 6ft3 but he did look a comfortable 2in or more taller than Harris.
Click Here This is probably the most accurate representation of the difference. It could vary quite a bit in the movie due to bad posture on both men's parts and angles.
I still think Harris could've been 6ft0¾ opposite Cooper's 6ft3¼
Rory, there's a compelling argument for Cooper being a bit over 6ft3 but he did look a comfortable 2in or more taller than Harris.
Click Here This is probably the most accurate representation of the difference. It could vary quite a bit in the movie due to bad posture on both men's parts and angles.
I still think Harris could've been 6ft0¾ opposite Cooper's 6ft3¼
Rory said on 3/Sep/23
With Gary Cooper in the wreck of Mary Deare he definitely didn't look over 6ft0.5. Cooper had him by 2-3 inches easily. I think 184 suits him nicely actually. At that height with a chunky shoe/boot and good posture you'll look at least 6ft1 on occasions,but I think barefoot 184 is fair.
With Gary Cooper in the wreck of Mary Deare he definitely didn't look over 6ft0.5. Cooper had him by 2-3 inches easily. I think 184 suits him nicely actually. At that height with a chunky shoe/boot and good posture you'll look at least 6ft1 on occasions,but I think barefoot 184 is fair.
Daycringeothon said on 27/Aug/23
One former poster claims Harris was “short” in Mutiny on the Bounty alongside Marlon Brando. We can only speculate a few possible factors: the angles used in the movie were mostly in favour of the leading actor Brando. Was Brando himself in lifts for parts of the movie.
The ground level giving an unfair advantage for Brando. Also only “waist up”shots of Harris make it really useless to gauge his actual height. Brando was probably closer to 5’9” than a flat 5’8” in his prime.
Some witness account's meeting Harris gave him as low as 5’10” range in his earlier work. So he has been given 5’11” estimates more than one occasion. He has been estimated 6 foot flat many times and around 6’1” . The 6’4” guy’s comment once seeing Harris in the flesh being about his height or around 6’2” is interesting.
Harris’s height based on his early roles hints to a conceivable height of 6 foot and change.
One former poster claims Harris was “short” in Mutiny on the Bounty alongside Marlon Brando. We can only speculate a few possible factors: the angles used in the movie were mostly in favour of the leading actor Brando. Was Brando himself in lifts for parts of the movie.
The ground level giving an unfair advantage for Brando. Also only “waist up”shots of Harris make it really useless to gauge his actual height. Brando was probably closer to 5’9” than a flat 5’8” in his prime.
Some witness account's meeting Harris gave him as low as 5’10” range in his earlier work. So he has been given 5’11” estimates more than one occasion. He has been estimated 6 foot flat many times and around 6’1” . The 6’4” guy’s comment once seeing Harris in the flesh being about his height or around 6’2” is interesting.
Harris’s height based on his early roles hints to a conceivable height of 6 foot and change.
Leone_Fan said on 22/May/23
I've just watched a documentary 'The Ghost of Richard Harris' covering his life. There are a few comments about him being a big guy in this program. One lady who worked with Harris as a young guy said she didn't think he would make it as an actor in part because he was too physically imposing. He wouldn't have been wearing lifts as this stage as a novice theatre actor in Ireland I'd imagine
Most actors I guess aren't that tall it appears. So overall its seems he was probably above average in size. Which just makes the comments on here about him looking 5'10'' in person seem more puzzling. They don't seem made up they appear genuine, so Harris is a quite tricky one to call
I've just watched a documentary 'The Ghost of Richard Harris' covering his life. There are a few comments about him being a big guy in this program. One lady who worked with Harris as a young guy said she didn't think he would make it as an actor in part because he was too physically imposing. He wouldn't have been wearing lifts as this stage as a novice theatre actor in Ireland I'd imagine
Most actors I guess aren't that tall it appears. So overall its seems he was probably above average in size. Which just makes the comments on here about him looking 5'10'' in person seem more puzzling. They don't seem made up they appear genuine, so Harris is a quite tricky one to call
Leone_Fan said on 18/May/23
Rampage I think Harris was probably about 6ft in line with the height given on here. What I find interesting and puzzling is the differences in perception from people who claimed to have encountered him. An ex wife who described him as physically huge and over 6ft, a quote mentioned below. Surely his wife should know how tall he was.
Then you get the comments from the guy who met Harris on a airplane and told him 'he looked like a miniature Richard Harris' unaware he was talking to the real Richard Harris. The person could be making up the meeting but it seems a strange story to invent. Two different posters claimed to have met him in the Coal House pub in London. One describes him as 6'2'' the other says he was definitely under 6ft. Older posts from people who encountered Harris mention he was not that tall in person roughly average height. Then you have the fact that as a young guy Harris played rugby at lock and in the back row and these positions are usually reserved for larger than average men. Although rugby players were a lot smaller years ago.
Rampage I think Harris was probably about 6ft in line with the height given on here. What I find interesting and puzzling is the differences in perception from people who claimed to have encountered him. An ex wife who described him as physically huge and over 6ft, a quote mentioned below. Surely his wife should know how tall he was.
Then you get the comments from the guy who met Harris on a airplane and told him 'he looked like a miniature Richard Harris' unaware he was talking to the real Richard Harris. The person could be making up the meeting but it seems a strange story to invent. Two different posters claimed to have met him in the Coal House pub in London. One describes him as 6'2'' the other says he was definitely under 6ft. Older posts from people who encountered Harris mention he was not that tall in person roughly average height. Then you have the fact that as a young guy Harris played rugby at lock and in the back row and these positions are usually reserved for larger than average men. Although rugby players were a lot smaller years ago.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/May/23
Under 6ft is a joke for Harris. I agree with Arch...at least an almost 6ft1 guy. Throw on some shoes and he's 6ft2 range
Under 6ft is a joke for Harris. I agree with Arch...at least an almost 6ft1 guy. Throw on some shoes and he's 6ft2 range
Leone_Fan said on 13/May/23
The movies are a world of make believe. People travel through time or jump off buildings hundreds of feet in the air and survive and so on. The idea that an actor who is stated to be 6'2'' might actually be under 6ft is not really hard to believe.
The movies are a world of make believe. People travel through time or jump off buildings hundreds of feet in the air and survive and so on. The idea that an actor who is stated to be 6'2'' might actually be under 6ft is not really hard to believe.
Jtm said on 13/May/23
G saw him at 5'10-5'11. he always got a reputation for being such a big upgrade but sometimes it was the other way around like cate blanchett, warren beatty, denzel washington, tobey maguire, kate moss etc.
G saw him at 5'10-5'11. he always got a reputation for being such a big upgrade but sometimes it was the other way around like cate blanchett, warren beatty, denzel washington, tobey maguire, kate moss etc.
Arch Stanton said on 11/May/23
H looked too long limbed to be under 6 ft but I could buy a weak 6 ft 1.
H looked too long limbed to be under 6 ft but I could buy a weak 6 ft 1.
Jtm said on 11/May/23
he was at least 2 inches shorter than hackman in hawaii.
he was at least 2 inches shorter than hackman in hawaii.
Leone_Fan said on 11/May/23
Having read a bit further in the Harris biography, the author mentions Harris adult height as 6'2''. The writer Joe Jackson knew Harris well. So maybe Harris was that tall.
What I'm slightly puzzled by is there is an old comment from a 6'4'' guy who saw Harris and one of his sons in a London pub. He describes Harris as tall saying he was nearly as tall as himself say 6'2''. He also describes Harris' son as being 6'4''. Yet looking at pictures of his sons none of them look particularly tall. Its hard to know if posters are genuine when they claim to have met celebrities.
Having read a bit further in the Harris biography, the author mentions Harris adult height as 6'2''. The writer Joe Jackson knew Harris well. So maybe Harris was that tall.
What I'm slightly puzzled by is there is an old comment from a 6'4'' guy who saw Harris and one of his sons in a London pub. He describes Harris as tall saying he was nearly as tall as himself say 6'2''. He also describes Harris' son as being 6'4''. Yet looking at pictures of his sons none of them look particularly tall. Its hard to know if posters are genuine when they claim to have met celebrities.
Leone_Fan said on 10/May/23
I'm reading a biography of Richard Harris that was was published recently. It seems that when Richard told stories about himself truth and fiction were often blurred.
Sometimes he is self deprecating talking about his height saying he was barely 6ft and the Hollywood bios about him being much taller were bull, other times he claims to be 6'2'' or even 6'4'' such as in the story told by his son when he was after the part in Camelot.
In that film with Gary Cooper at the start of his career Harris looks much shorter than 6'3'' Cooper struggling to reach 6ft. Later on his career Harris usually appears quite tall standing about even with 6'2'' Gene Hackman in Unforgiven when he was 60 or so. Roger Moore claimed Harris wore lifts on The Wild Geese in some scenes. People who have met Harris person sometimes describe him as roughly average height or just over say 5'11''. Other times he is described as being physically imposing a big man, taller than he looks on screen. These accounts seems equally convincing.
If I had to guess I'd say roughly 6ft although he might have been an inch under or an inch over.
I'm reading a biography of Richard Harris that was was published recently. It seems that when Richard told stories about himself truth and fiction were often blurred.
Sometimes he is self deprecating talking about his height saying he was barely 6ft and the Hollywood bios about him being much taller were bull, other times he claims to be 6'2'' or even 6'4'' such as in the story told by his son when he was after the part in Camelot.
In that film with Gary Cooper at the start of his career Harris looks much shorter than 6'3'' Cooper struggling to reach 6ft. Later on his career Harris usually appears quite tall standing about even with 6'2'' Gene Hackman in Unforgiven when he was 60 or so. Roger Moore claimed Harris wore lifts on The Wild Geese in some scenes. People who have met Harris person sometimes describe him as roughly average height or just over say 5'11''. Other times he is described as being physically imposing a big man, taller than he looks on screen. These accounts seems equally convincing.
If I had to guess I'd say roughly 6ft although he might have been an inch under or an inch over.
Arch Stanton said on 9/May/23
Yes, Harris could look lankier at times than Mitchum did, but not sure how much was footwear and his skinnier look.
Yes, Harris could look lankier at times than Mitchum did, but not sure how much was footwear and his skinnier look.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/May/23
I'd give Harris the edge over Mitchum personally...
I'd give Harris the edge over Mitchum personally...
Arch Stanton said on 3/May/23
Bob Mitchum and Harris to me looked closer to 6 ft 1 but 6'0.5 for both is believable.
Bob Mitchum and Harris to me looked closer to 6 ft 1 but 6'0.5 for both is believable.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 17/Mar/23
I think Harris and Ledger both deserve to get the 6ft0¾
I think Harris and Ledger both deserve to get the 6ft0¾
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Dec/22
I really believe 6ft0¾-1 range (out of bed at least 6ft1½) was more likely for Harris than 6ft0½. Throw on some shoes and he was clearing 6ft2.
Still looked comfortably over 6ft in the last years of his life which makes me inclined to believe he was more likely than not the full 6ft1
Rare photo of him edging a young Pierce Brosnan (realistically though I'd give Pierce the edge)
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I really believe 6ft0¾-1 range (out of bed at least 6ft1½) was more likely for Harris than 6ft0½. Throw on some shoes and he was clearing 6ft2.
Still looked comfortably over 6ft in the last years of his life which makes me inclined to believe he was more likely than not the full 6ft1
Rare photo of him edging a young Pierce Brosnan (realistically though I'd give Pierce the edge)
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Sinclair said on 9/Nov/22
Rob, I too agree with nearer 6’1” for Harris. Can he please get 6’0.75”? He was taller than Robbie Coltrane, even in Harris’ final years.
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Rob, I too agree with nearer 6’1” for Harris. Can he please get 6’0.75”? He was taller than Robbie Coltrane, even in Harris’ final years.
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Darksol64 said on 23/Aug/22
With the picture of him edging coltrane suggests a peak of near 6'1 is a possibility.
Absolutely nowhere near 6'3, but still noticably taller than a flat 6'0 guy.
With the picture of him edging coltrane suggests a peak of near 6'1 is a possibility.
Absolutely nowhere near 6'3, but still noticably taller than a flat 6'0 guy.
Arch Stanton said on 22/Aug/22
6'0.5 is fair, 6 ft flat, I never thought he looked that low in his prime. I do think he might have worn lifts quite a bit.
6'0.5 is fair, 6 ft flat, I never thought he looked that low in his prime. I do think he might have worn lifts quite a bit.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Aug/22
Jake, that or the full 6ft1.
Too often could appear 186-187cm in movies. Such scattered claims 6ft up to 6ft3! Both of those seem off though
Jake, that or the full 6ft1.
Too often could appear 186-187cm in movies. Such scattered claims 6ft up to 6ft3! Both of those seem off though
Jake: 1.84 m - 1.85 m said on 10/Aug/22
Upgrade to 6ft0¾? To me he was a 184/185 cm guy.
Upgrade to 6ft0¾? To me he was a 184/185 cm guy.
S. Brown said on 1/May/22
I heard him say on an afternoon TV talk show (Mike Douglas or Merv Griffin) that people thought he was a big hulking fellow, but he really was only five feet ten. Many of those shows have been saved, and the comment might be available online. I think this was after Harris sobered up and was contrite, so he might have wanted to belittle himself.
I heard him say on an afternoon TV talk show (Mike Douglas or Merv Griffin) that people thought he was a big hulking fellow, but he really was only five feet ten. Many of those shows have been saved, and the comment might be available online. I think this was after Harris sobered up and was contrite, so he might have wanted to belittle himself.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 24/Apr/22
I really think 6ft0¾(184.8cm) could be on the money for his peak. Easily taller than Harrison Ford in Patriot Games (not under a strong 6ft in 1992) Click Here
Still edging Robbie Coltrane at the Harry Potter premiere Click Here
Even the original 6ft1 listing could still work. While the 6ft3 could be a misquote, he's on record claiming 6ft2 twice
I really think 6ft0¾(184.8cm) could be on the money for his peak. Easily taller than Harrison Ford in Patriot Games (not under a strong 6ft in 1992) Click Here
Still edging Robbie Coltrane at the Harry Potter premiere Click Here
Even the original 6ft1 listing could still work. While the 6ft3 could be a misquote, he's on record claiming 6ft2 twice
Sinclair said on 10/Mar/22
Admittedly, 6'1" is a bit of a stretch for Harris at times, such as when he's facing 6'2" max Sean Connery in The Molly Maguires. Connery has approximately 1.5 inches on Harris in that film. Thus, 6'0.5" is a great shout for Harris and maybe the reason why David Letterman looked Harris' height in their interview was because Letterman was only ever 6'0.5"?
Admittedly, 6'1" is a bit of a stretch for Harris at times, such as when he's facing 6'2" max Sean Connery in The Molly Maguires. Connery has approximately 1.5 inches on Harris in that film. Thus, 6'0.5" is a great shout for Harris and maybe the reason why David Letterman looked Harris' height in their interview was because Letterman was only ever 6'0.5"?
viper said on 28/Jan/22
You would think he would have to be 6-1 at the minimum to be claiming 6-3.
Usually the case for an actor.
It's crazy how he's all over the place with his claims
You would think he would have to be 6-1 at the minimum to be claiming 6-3.
Usually the case for an actor.
It's crazy how he's all over the place with his claims
berta said on 26/Jan/22
He could look 184-187 in movies. Did he wear lifts? I think he was around 185 peak. Clearly taller than a guy like harrison ford or tommy lee jones.
He could look 184-187 in movies. Did he wear lifts? I think he was around 185 peak. Clearly taller than a guy like harrison ford or tommy lee jones.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Nov/21
Connery was probably still around 6ft2 when that photo was taken and Peppard maybe a little under 6ft at worst. Harris looks right between them in height
Connery was probably still around 6ft2 when that photo was taken and Peppard maybe a little under 6ft at worst. Harris looks right between them in height
Tall In The Saddle said on 18/Aug/21
@Hong
I recently linked a photo on this page of Harris standing with Connery circa 1970. I think it fairly depicted Harris at a more true 6’ 1/2” or even 6’ flat. Connery’s posture is a bit less than Harris’ in your photo but I would agree that Harris appears as a good 6’1”, further corroborated by his advantage over 6’ listed George Peppard. I haven’t personally deduced it but I see several contributors believe Harris took to lifts later in life. Certainly Harris appears to be standing better alongside Connery than he did some decades prior.
@Hong
I recently linked a photo on this page of Harris standing with Connery circa 1970. I think it fairly depicted Harris at a more true 6’ 1/2” or even 6’ flat. Connery’s posture is a bit less than Harris’ in your photo but I would agree that Harris appears as a good 6’1”, further corroborated by his advantage over 6’ listed George Peppard. I haven’t personally deduced it but I see several contributors believe Harris took to lifts later in life. Certainly Harris appears to be standing better alongside Connery than he did some decades prior.
viper said on 17/Aug/21
And Connery looks 6-1.5, what the Bond tailors measured him
And Connery looks 6-1.5, what the Bond tailors measured him
Hong said on 16/Aug/21
Click Here Here's Richard with Connery,he's looking a solid 6ft1 on comparison.
Click Here Here's Richard with Connery,he's looking a solid 6ft1 on comparison.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/Aug/21
To be honest, the original 6ft1 I would consider giving him back
To be honest, the original 6ft1 I would consider giving him back
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/Aug/21
Two 6ft2 claims, a 6ft3 claim and then a rebuttal on the 6ft3 claim...very bizarre
I think both 6ft3 and 6ft are unlikely
Two 6ft2 claims, a 6ft3 claim and then a rebuttal on the 6ft3 claim...very bizarre
I think both 6ft3 and 6ft are unlikely
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Jul/21
He actually looks than Letterman in that clip!
He actually looks than Letterman in that clip!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 24/Jul/21
Opposite Connery (solid 188-188.5cm), Harris looked 186cm range at least
Opposite Connery (solid 188-188.5cm), Harris looked 186cm range at least
Tall In The Saddle said on 7/Jul/21
A photo of Harris and Connery from THE MOLLY MAGUIRES 1970. Click Here As I recall the movie, I think this still sums up the height pull generally upheld throughout the movie and is in agreement with the listing here.
In his own right, due to his build, Harris could pull off claiming an inch or so taller. Years back, I would've bought 6'1 1/2" without careful scrutiny.
A photo of Harris and Connery from THE MOLLY MAGUIRES 1970. Click Here As I recall the movie, I think this still sums up the height pull generally upheld throughout the movie and is in agreement with the listing here.
In his own right, due to his build, Harris could pull off claiming an inch or so taller. Years back, I would've bought 6'1 1/2" without careful scrutiny.
Hong said on 6/Jul/21
@Rob,I wasn't aware of Ann Turkel's comments,if he did resort to wearing lifts at any stage he could have been a regular lift wearer.He always looked in the 6ft1 to 2 range to me but did look no more than 6ft next to Gary Cooper,but that was earlier in his career when he was an unknown.So considering all this 6ft.5 is probably more accurate.
@Rob,I wasn't aware of Ann Turkel's comments,if he did resort to wearing lifts at any stage he could have been a regular lift wearer.He always looked in the 6ft1 to 2 range to me but did look no more than 6ft next to Gary Cooper,but that was earlier in his career when he was an unknown.So considering all this 6ft.5 is probably more accurate.
Hong said on 5/Jul/21
@Rob,good upgrade,but I would still go with 6ft1,he looked similar to 6ft1.5 Letterman and 8s also 17 years older and was 65 at the time.
Editor Rob
@Rob,good upgrade,but I would still go with 6ft1,he looked similar to 6ft1.5 Letterman and 8s also 17 years older and was 65 at the time.
Editor Robremember there is truth in the fact Harris had at one time been wearing thicker than normal heels.
From Ann Turkel's page on here:
"So, in order to keep ahead, Harris now wears boots with three-inch lifts, bought in Paris. 'Otherwise I feel like Mickey Rooney next to her', he says."
From Ann Turkel's page on here:
"So, in order to keep ahead, Harris now wears boots with three-inch lifts, bought in Paris. 'Otherwise I feel like Mickey Rooney next to her', he says."
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Jun/21
6ft0½ would be the bare minimum for me...I've said it before and I'll say it again, a lot of guys say 'six feet' but don't literally mean 6ft...it's a description that can cover 2-3in over that mark. Costner, Jim Broadbent and Idris Elba (6ft1, 6ft2 and 6ft2½ respectively) have said it
6ft0½ would be the bare minimum for me...I've said it before and I'll say it again, a lot of guys say 'six feet' but don't literally mean 6ft...it's a description that can cover 2-3in over that mark. Costner, Jim Broadbent and Idris Elba (6ft1, 6ft2 and 6ft2½ respectively) have said it
Sinclair said on 17/Jun/21
@Rob
Can you please update him to 6’0.5 ?
After seeing that Letterman video, I can’t see Harris under 6’1”.
And Harris was really close in height to Roger Moore in The Wild Geese.
Editor Rob
@Rob
Can you please update him to 6’0.5 ?
After seeing that Letterman video, I can’t see Harris under 6’1”.
And Harris was really close in height to Roger Moore in The Wild Geese.
Editor Robin my previous comment I am considering that figure for him.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 17/Jun/21
Rob, did you watch Hong's clip of Harris on Letterman claiming 6ft2?
That's twice he's claimed it
Editor Rob
Rob, did you watch Hong's clip of Harris on Letterman claiming 6ft2?
That's twice he's claimed it
Editor Robyeah he's said those figures and then said in that other interview he was six foot...maybe the truth is he could have been rounding it off and 6ft 1/2 inch could be a figure to consider.
Hong said on 16/Jun/21
Click Here Here's Harris and O'Toole together,both not in their prime,O'Toole looks to have a slight edge over Harris but not much,my guess is Harris was 6ft1 in his youth.
Click Here Here's Harris and O'Toole together,both not in their prime,O'Toole looks to have a slight edge over Harris but not much,my guess is Harris was 6ft1 in his youth.
Hong said on 15/Jun/21
Well what height was Letterman then?I mean a 65 year old Harris was at least equal to him in height,and Harris hadn't even got great posture in that clip and his footwear didn't look dodgy. If Harris was just 6ft then Letterman was too.
Well what height was Letterman then?I mean a 65 year old Harris was at least equal to him in height,and Harris hadn't even got great posture in that clip and his footwear didn't look dodgy. If Harris was just 6ft then Letterman was too.
Jtm said on 15/Jun/21
He still was noticeably taller than Russell Crowe in gladiator but then again I question Crowes height here than most posters and not sure about footwear. He was couple inches shorter than gene Hackman in Hawaii and apparently Gary cooper made him look a an 6’ so I think is best to keep him at 6’
He still was noticeably taller than Russell Crowe in gladiator but then again I question Crowes height here than most posters and not sure about footwear. He was couple inches shorter than gene Hackman in Hawaii and apparently Gary cooper made him look a an 6’ so I think is best to keep him at 6’
viper said on 14/Jun/21
Camelot was one of his iconic movies
His height is all over the place
Camelot was one of his iconic movies
His height is all over the place
Arch Stanton said on 13/Jun/21
Harris and Mitchum at 6 ft and Lancaster at 6'1, not what I'd have guessed!
Harris and Mitchum at 6 ft and Lancaster at 6'1, not what I'd have guessed!
Rory said on 10/Jun/21
Actually no I think 6ft0.5 is the best listing for him, with chunky footwear often making him look 6ft1-2. Its quite near the average guess too, so 184 for Harris imo.
Actually no I think 6ft0.5 is the best listing for him, with chunky footwear often making him look 6ft1-2. Its quite near the average guess too, so 184 for Harris imo.
Rory said on 10/Jun/21
I think for Harris to have been a flat six foot then he would have to have been a lift wearer because too often he appeared 6ft1+. I think more likely he was say 6ft0.75, at that sort of height on occasion he might push it to 6ft2 and then on more modest days rounding down to six foot.
Six foot flat is unlikely unless he was a chronic lift wearer which there is no firm evidence of to my knowledge.
I think for Harris to have been a flat six foot then he would have to have been a lift wearer because too often he appeared 6ft1+. I think more likely he was say 6ft0.75, at that sort of height on occasion he might push it to 6ft2 and then on more modest days rounding down to six foot.
Six foot flat is unlikely unless he was a chronic lift wearer which there is no firm evidence of to my knowledge.
Hong said on 6/Jun/21
Click Here In this video from 1hour 30 minutes Letterman comments on how impressive a figure Harris is and how surprised he is by the size of Harris,he asks Harris how tall he is to which Harris replies 6ft2,to be fair Harris does look as tall if not has a slight edge on Letterman.If Harris was even at the age of 65 a flat 6ft,then Letterman was no more than 6ft himself.
Click Here In this video from 1hour 30 minutes Letterman comments on how impressive a figure Harris is and how surprised he is by the size of Harris,he asks Harris how tall he is to which Harris replies 6ft2,to be fair Harris does look as tall if not has a slight edge on Letterman.If Harris was even at the age of 65 a flat 6ft,then Letterman was no more than 6ft himself.
L620272 said on 2/May/21
Looks closer to 6 foot 1 than 6 foot to me.
Looks closer to 6 foot 1 than 6 foot to me.
Hong said on 17/Apr/21
Click Here Here's Richard with Roger Moore,they both look the same height to me.
Click Here Here's Richard with Roger Moore,they both look the same height to me.
Ian C. said on 5/Mar/21
Appeared powerfully built in Mutiny on the Bounty. A big guy.
Appeared powerfully built in Mutiny on the Bounty. A big guy.
Mr S said on 1/Feb/21
After seeing photos of Harris with Anthony Hopkins I think he had to have been over 6ft flat in his prime. Hopkins is listed at 5'9" prime and even as an older guy Harris height difference looked considerably more than 3 in. I think the original 6'1" listing you had for him was fair.
After seeing photos of Harris with Anthony Hopkins I think he had to have been over 6ft flat in his prime. Hopkins is listed at 5'9" prime and even as an older guy Harris height difference looked considerably more than 3 in. I think the original 6'1" listing you had for him was fair.
Hong said on 21/Jan/21
Click Here Here's Richard with 5ft9 listed Anothny Hopkins,he looks way taller,6ft2 in comparison.
Click Here Here's Richard with 5ft9 listed Anothny Hopkins,he looks way taller,6ft2 in comparison.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 31/Dec/20
Shaw was could have been a 5ft10 and change guy but no way 5ft11+ except in shoes. He wore lifts in From Russia With Love to bridge the gap next to Connery...
Harris I think had to have been over 6ft in his prime, how much though is the question. He pulls off a strong 6ft1/weak 6ft2 kind of look in movies and his quotes are all over the place...6ft to 6ft3!
He was probably at least 184cm range in his youth
Shaw was could have been a 5ft10 and change guy but no way 5ft11+ except in shoes. He wore lifts in From Russia With Love to bridge the gap next to Connery...
Harris I think had to have been over 6ft in his prime, how much though is the question. He pulls off a strong 6ft1/weak 6ft2 kind of look in movies and his quotes are all over the place...6ft to 6ft3!
He was probably at least 184cm range in his youth
jon mortimer said on 17/Nov/20
6' dead on Gladiator according to wardrobe lady I nattered to on another film. So must have been 6' 1" when younger at least. Also read someone saying Harrison Ford was only 5'11" - This is total rot and again, as I'm interested in these things I asked the women who know in costume on the set of the Star Wars film I was fortunate enough to be in &, (coincidentally as it happens,) both ladies who delat with him said he was still a good 6ft - so like Harris he must have been at least 6' 1" at his peak - probably 6'2" - he's noticeably taller - like 2 or 3 inches than 5'11" Robert Shaw in Force 10 from Navarone & in case anyone was wondering about Shaw I can say first hand his relatives will confirm he was a good 5'11 & 1/2 in his 40's. Over n Out.
6' dead on Gladiator according to wardrobe lady I nattered to on another film. So must have been 6' 1" when younger at least. Also read someone saying Harrison Ford was only 5'11" - This is total rot and again, as I'm interested in these things I asked the women who know in costume on the set of the Star Wars film I was fortunate enough to be in &, (coincidentally as it happens,) both ladies who delat with him said he was still a good 6ft - so like Harris he must have been at least 6' 1" at his peak - probably 6'2" - he's noticeably taller - like 2 or 3 inches than 5'11" Robert Shaw in Force 10 from Navarone & in case anyone was wondering about Shaw I can say first hand his relatives will confirm he was a good 5'11 & 1/2 in his 40's. Over n Out.
movieguy12 said on 29/Jun/20
Yeah the Bond tailors heights. I'm not sure whether this started as an internet rumour or are actual genuine measurements from the Bond tailors. I've never been measured for a suit but I'd have thought that they would have taken measurements like inside leg, waist and chest size and arm length rather than height. Maybe its different though at an elite tailors who are fitting for film stars
Yeah the Bond tailors heights. I'm not sure whether this started as an internet rumour or are actual genuine measurements from the Bond tailors. I've never been measured for a suit but I'd have thought that they would have taken measurements like inside leg, waist and chest size and arm length rather than height. Maybe its different though at an elite tailors who are fitting for film stars
viper said on 3/Jun/20
And yet I think Connery was 6-1.5 like the Bond tailors said
And yet I think Connery was 6-1.5 like the Bond tailors said
Tall Sam said on 1/Jun/20
Connery looked pretty consistently taller but by how much is variable, certainly sometimes looking like less than a 2 inch difference.
Connery looked pretty consistently taller but by how much is variable, certainly sometimes looking like less than a 2 inch difference.
movieguy12 said on 31/May/20
Watched the Molly Maguires last night, good cast OK film. In one scene Harris looked similar in height to Sean Connery although less robust in physique. In another Connery looked about 3 inches taller putting Harris back to the 5'11'' or so he looked next to Gary Cooper in The Wreck of the Mary Deare. Could just be angles or the slope of the ground.
I think there is a possibility though that Harris frequently wore the fabled 'Hollywood lifts in the shoes'. The reports of his height from those who encountered him in real life are all over the place. Some say well over 6ft some say 5'11''. Maybe he looked taller on some occasions because he was wearing lifts during these encounters.
It has to be said though that Sean Connery was a pretty big guy in his youth. Tall and well built a genuine 6'2'' or thereabouts although not ripped like todays gym bunny's and protein shake drinkers. I think younger people might look at the early Bond films and think Connery wasn't really in great shape but years ago there weren't many people with seriously ripped physiques that you nowadays encounter on a daily basis. In the 50s and 60s guys didn't spend 2 hrs a day in the gym simply to look good. It was probably considered unmanly in those days for men to worry over their appearance to any degree.
Watched the Molly Maguires last night, good cast OK film. In one scene Harris looked similar in height to Sean Connery although less robust in physique. In another Connery looked about 3 inches taller putting Harris back to the 5'11'' or so he looked next to Gary Cooper in The Wreck of the Mary Deare. Could just be angles or the slope of the ground.
I think there is a possibility though that Harris frequently wore the fabled 'Hollywood lifts in the shoes'. The reports of his height from those who encountered him in real life are all over the place. Some say well over 6ft some say 5'11''. Maybe he looked taller on some occasions because he was wearing lifts during these encounters.
It has to be said though that Sean Connery was a pretty big guy in his youth. Tall and well built a genuine 6'2'' or thereabouts although not ripped like todays gym bunny's and protein shake drinkers. I think younger people might look at the early Bond films and think Connery wasn't really in great shape but years ago there weren't many people with seriously ripped physiques that you nowadays encounter on a daily basis. In the 50s and 60s guys didn't spend 2 hrs a day in the gym simply to look good. It was probably considered unmanly in those days for men to worry over their appearance to any degree.
movieguy12 said on 30/May/20
Harris was not rake thin as suggested below at least as a younger man. He looked pretty athletic in his 40s in a Man Called Horse. He seemed very broad shouldered for his height. In later years he seemed to becoming noticeably less robust in part no doubt because of the years of hard living.
A story that been told before is that when he went out to Hollywood to star in Caprice, Doris Day was shocked at his appearance expecting to meet a 6'4'' dark haired hunk in the Rock Hudson mould. This was because he looked imposing in This Sporting Life but in that film he was cast with mainly smaller guys to play up the appearance of size and brute force. Although Jack Watson at 6'2'' looked a bit taller. Day was shocked as Harris was in his own words barely 6ft, red haired and balding.
Then again he has also claimed to be 6'2'' and 6'3''. Roger Moore said he was taller than Harris. Sean Connery looked taller. Gary Cooper looked 4 inches taller than a young Harris. However there is a believable story below from a guy who says he met Harris and guessed him as 6'2''.
Harris was not rake thin as suggested below at least as a younger man. He looked pretty athletic in his 40s in a Man Called Horse. He seemed very broad shouldered for his height. In later years he seemed to becoming noticeably less robust in part no doubt because of the years of hard living.
A story that been told before is that when he went out to Hollywood to star in Caprice, Doris Day was shocked at his appearance expecting to meet a 6'4'' dark haired hunk in the Rock Hudson mould. This was because he looked imposing in This Sporting Life but in that film he was cast with mainly smaller guys to play up the appearance of size and brute force. Although Jack Watson at 6'2'' looked a bit taller. Day was shocked as Harris was in his own words barely 6ft, red haired and balding.
Then again he has also claimed to be 6'2'' and 6'3''. Roger Moore said he was taller than Harris. Sean Connery looked taller. Gary Cooper looked 4 inches taller than a young Harris. However there is a believable story below from a guy who says he met Harris and guessed him as 6'2''.
BT said on 29/May/20
Rob, how much height do you recon he lost in his 60's and towards the end? Here he is (at 63 years of age) with Anthony Hopkins (56) in 1993: Click Here.
Editor Rob
Rob, how much height do you recon he lost in his 60's and towards the end? Here he is (at 63 years of age) with Anthony Hopkins (56) in 1993: Click Here.
Editor RobHe could still look 6ft range, you can see why many would give him 6ft 1/2 to 1 as a peak
BT said on 10/May/20
Are these the kind of lifts you're talking about, Rob? Click Here. If he was consistantly wearing boots like those, it could explain why so many people think he was at least 6'1.
Editor Rob
Are these the kind of lifts you're talking about, Rob? Click Here. If he was consistantly wearing boots like those, it could explain why so many people think he was at least 6'1.
Editor RobIt's a decent heel he has there.
movieguy12 said on 2/May/20
Richard Harris is another one its hard to pin down. He has given his own height as being both 6ft and 6'2'' and can look either depending on the occasion. Although in the past some on here have claimed to have met him and guessed him as 5'11''. Elsewhere I have seem him described as being a big guy even in older years. Roger Moore said he was taller than Harris on the set of the Wild Geese at least until the day Harris appeared on set wearing lifts in his boots. So Harris probably did use artificial means to boost his height at least sometimes. On the Molly Maguires, Harris did appear to be a little shorter than Sean Connery.
Richard Harris is another one its hard to pin down. He has given his own height as being both 6ft and 6'2'' and can look either depending on the occasion. Although in the past some on here have claimed to have met him and guessed him as 5'11''. Elsewhere I have seem him described as being a big guy even in older years. Roger Moore said he was taller than Harris on the set of the Wild Geese at least until the day Harris appeared on set wearing lifts in his boots. So Harris probably did use artificial means to boost his height at least sometimes. On the Molly Maguires, Harris did appear to be a little shorter than Sean Connery.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Apr/20
I struggle to see a flat 6ft.
Looked a strong 6ft1/weak 6ft2 in The Field and Patriot Games. 184cm minimum
I struggle to see a flat 6ft.
Looked a strong 6ft1/weak 6ft2 in The Field and Patriot Games. 184cm minimum
David duFresne said on 3/Apr/20
Rob, this is probably the worst estimate I've seen of yours. If you are doubtful of his claims, at least give him 6'1/2 inch, although I'd be fairly confident he was 6'1 peak if not a bit over. Unless you are always starring with Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffma, 6' flat just isn't that tall in Hollywood. It really isn't that tall in real life either. A person bragging about that height in just about any nation in the western world would be thought a fool.
Editor Rob
Rob, this is probably the worst estimate I've seen of yours. If you are doubtful of his claims, at least give him 6'1/2 inch, although I'd be fairly confident he was 6'1 peak if not a bit over. Unless you are always starring with Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffma, 6' flat just isn't that tall in Hollywood. It really isn't that tall in real life either. A person bragging about that height in just about any nation in the western world would be thought a fool.
Editor RobI can see why many would give him 6ft 1/2 to 1 range.
He did wear lifts at one stage when he was married to Ann Turkel.
He did wear lifts at one stage when he was married to Ann Turkel.
Mon said on 14/Sep/19
Too much reliance on what actors have said about their heights of late I am afraid. Of all the heights I am the most confident this is wrong. Harris was more like 6'1'' peak. I am 5'11.75'' and walked past him as he was abling along the Kings Road one day in the 90s and in deck shoes like I was wearing he was perceptibly taller than me (yes I was checking) even though he was a somewhat stooped older man who looked shorter until you got close. So I would put him as a flt six foot by that point, but he had lost something by then I am sure. In The Molly MaGuires he was definitely below Sean Connery, but certainly not two inches. A weak six one (peak).
Too much reliance on what actors have said about their heights of late I am afraid. Of all the heights I am the most confident this is wrong. Harris was more like 6'1'' peak. I am 5'11.75'' and walked past him as he was abling along the Kings Road one day in the 90s and in deck shoes like I was wearing he was perceptibly taller than me (yes I was checking) even though he was a somewhat stooped older man who looked shorter until you got close. So I would put him as a flt six foot by that point, but he had lost something by then I am sure. In The Molly MaGuires he was definitely below Sean Connery, but certainly not two inches. A weak six one (peak).
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/Apr/19
Looked 186-187cm zone w/h Harrison Ford in his 60’s.
Looked 186-187cm zone w/h Harrison Ford in his 60’s.
Mark Harrison said on 26/Jan/19
It's obvious Harris wore lifts as he was four inches taller than River Phoenix in a western.
It's obvious Harris wore lifts as he was four inches taller than River Phoenix in a western.
Mister lennon said on 24/Jan/19
Ford was 6 peak at most. Never 6'1.
I doubt harris wearing lifts in his oldest years.
Ford was 6 peak at most. Never 6'1.
I doubt harris wearing lifts in his oldest years.
Mark Harrison said on 22/Jan/19
Harris appeared taller due to his lean build. It's obvious he wore lifts in later years as he was two inches taller than 6'1" Harrison Ford.
Harris appeared taller due to his lean build. It's obvious he wore lifts in later years as he was two inches taller than 6'1" Harrison Ford.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 12/Jan/19
Rob, could we change this to 184cm?
Rob, could we change this to 184cm?
Mark Harrison said on 15/Sep/18
Franco Nero was wearing lifts in "Camelot" so I expect Harris was too.
Franco Nero was wearing lifts in "Camelot" so I expect Harris was too.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Sep/18
He does look 2-3in taller than Vanessa Redgrave in Camelot
He does look 2-3in taller than Vanessa Redgrave in Camelot
Mark Harrison said on 27/Aug/18
Harris wore lifts in "Patriot Games".
Harris wore lifts in "Patriot Games".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Aug/18
Click Here
Okay then...someone please explain how he looks taller than Samuel L. Jackson (0:12) and easily taller close to 2in taller than Harrison Ford (0:34)
The lifts argument is getting pretty old
Click Here
Okay then...someone please explain how he looks taller than Samuel L. Jackson (0:12) and easily taller close to 2in taller than Harrison Ford (0:34)
The lifts argument is getting pretty old
Mark Harrison said on 9/Aug/18
Harris was exactly six foot as a younger man, and 5'11" in his sixties. He may have appeared taller due to lifts and his rake-thin build.
Harris was exactly six foot as a younger man, and 5'11" in his sixties. He may have appeared taller due to lifts and his rake-thin build.
Miiiiiiighty_- said on 20/Jul/18
He looks around 6'1 to me in " Molly maguires " compared to Connery..
No way he looks 2.5 or even 2 inches less than a 40years old Sean..
He looks around 6'1 to me in " Molly maguires " compared to Connery..
No way he looks 2.5 or even 2 inches less than a 40years old Sean..
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/May/18
I think he deserves a fraction over this at least
I think he deserves a fraction over this at least
Pete66 said on 22/Apr/18
There are plenty of photos of harris with o'toole and Connery behind the scenes, he always looks about an inch shorter. Google Molly Mcguires, since he claimed 6 and 6'1 when he was down playing his height would 6'0.5 not be better and then downgrade connery and o'toole to 6' 1.5 not be more accurate.
There are plenty of photos of harris with o'toole and Connery behind the scenes, he always looks about an inch shorter. Google Molly Mcguires, since he claimed 6 and 6'1 when he was down playing his height would 6'0.5 not be better and then downgrade connery and o'toole to 6' 1.5 not be more accurate.
Newman said on 18/Apr/18
"I'm still 6 feet 3 inches when I leave the room"
Think he meant he was 6ft 3 when he walks up the stairs.
"I'm still 6 feet 3 inches when I leave the room"
Think he meant he was 6ft 3 when he walks up the stairs.
MJKoP said on 12/Apr/18
Richard Harris said on one occasion
I read a synopsis...of my life and these things the studios hand out. And they say I'm Six Foot Three. Which is THREE inches more than I am.
Gee, Rick....wonder how anyone could've ascertained THAT crazy notion?
Richard Harris said on some date in 68
I'm still 6 feet 3 inches when I leave the room.
Richard Harris said on one occasion
I read a synopsis...of my life and these things the studios hand out. And they say I'm Six Foot Three. Which is THREE inches more than I am.
Gee, Rick....wonder how anyone could've ascertained THAT crazy notion?
Richard Harris said on some date in 68
I'm still 6 feet 3 inches when I leave the room.
Newman said on 9/Apr/18
Rampage:
You mean Patriot Games; Harris wasn't in The Fugitive.
The interesting thing with Richard Harris is that he seemed to be two inches taller in his 60s than he was when he was 30. I think the reason for this is fairly simple......
Rampage:
You mean Patriot Games; Harris wasn't in The Fugitive.
The interesting thing with Richard Harris is that he seemed to be two inches taller in his 60s than he was when he was 30. I think the reason for this is fairly simple......
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Apr/18
Ford I think could have still been a decent 183cm in the early 90's. If that is the case then Harris looked 186-187cm in The Fugitive
Ford I think could have still been a decent 183cm in the early 90's. If that is the case then Harris looked 186-187cm in The Fugitive
berta said on 2/Apr/18
this guy used lifts on movies and interviews? he was 1 inch taller than ford and little shorter than samuel jackson and about same height as david letterman. that seems impossible for 183 guy without lifts. it cant always be the angles
this guy used lifts on movies and interviews? he was 1 inch taller than ford and little shorter than samuel jackson and about same height as david letterman. that seems impossible for 183 guy without lifts. it cant always be the angles
The Tall Guy said on 22/Mar/18
I once met Richard Harris in person at a regular haunt of his in London, a pub called the Coal Hole, which was in The Strand and next door to the Savoy where he stayed regularly when in London. It surprised me how tall he was, because he never looked too tall on the screen. I'm a good six foot four and he was almost as tall as me - certainly 6'2". One time he had his son with him and he was 6'4", the same as me. There was no sign of them wearing lifts. This would have been when he was in his mid sixties, quite late in life. People on here who say he was six foot or less are talking nonsense.
I once worked as an extra on the set of a movie called Burke & Hare, and the director, John Landis, pointed me out as "the tall guy".
The best way of analysing someone's height is to watch them walk through doorways. I'm just watching the 1974 movie, Juggernaut, and Harris walks through doorways with two or three inches to spare, whilst stooping a little. Most doorways are around six feet six.
I once met Richard Harris in person at a regular haunt of his in London, a pub called the Coal Hole, which was in The Strand and next door to the Savoy where he stayed regularly when in London. It surprised me how tall he was, because he never looked too tall on the screen. I'm a good six foot four and he was almost as tall as me - certainly 6'2". One time he had his son with him and he was 6'4", the same as me. There was no sign of them wearing lifts. This would have been when he was in his mid sixties, quite late in life. People on here who say he was six foot or less are talking nonsense.
I once worked as an extra on the set of a movie called Burke & Hare, and the director, John Landis, pointed me out as "the tall guy".
The best way of analysing someone's height is to watch them walk through doorways. I'm just watching the 1974 movie, Juggernaut, and Harris walks through doorways with two or three inches to spare, whilst stooping a little. Most doorways are around six feet six.
berta said on 7/Mar/18
how was he able to look 1-2 cm taller than harrison ford ina movie if he was only 183. ford was not 181-182 cm tall shortest possible for forp peak is weak 6 footer. i think this guy must have been 184
how was he able to look 1-2 cm taller than harrison ford ina movie if he was only 183. ford was not 181-182 cm tall shortest possible for forp peak is weak 6 footer. i think this guy must have been 184
Newman said on 28/Feb/18
Always thought he looked 6'1 or 6'2 from seeing him in some of those 1970s films like Wild Geese and Juggernaut.
My dad met him briefly in a hotel lift in Liverpool in 1998; embarrassingly asking if he was "Lawrence of Arabia?" He politely responded by saying "no, that's the other one" meaning his mate Peter O'Toole.
Anyway, I asked my dad how tall he was, half expecting him to say he was even taller than my original guess. He said he was the same height as himself. He's 5'10.5. He'll have been in his late 60s by then, but surely wouldn't have shrunk 2-3 inches.
Having recently seen some of his early films such as the Wreck of the Mary Deare and This Sporting Life and standing next to known actors such as Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston and Jack Watson; he clearly was never taller than 5ft 11.5.
Someone mentioned below that he auditioned for roles after This Sporting Life in America and they commented how short he was. I think deep down that hurt him and he wore lifts from time to time afterwards. Not trolling here; maybe check out the footage yourself below:
Click Here [1.08]
Click Here [14:02] - Jack Watson is 6-1
Always thought he looked 6'1 or 6'2 from seeing him in some of those 1970s films like Wild Geese and Juggernaut.
My dad met him briefly in a hotel lift in Liverpool in 1998; embarrassingly asking if he was "Lawrence of Arabia?" He politely responded by saying "no, that's the other one" meaning his mate Peter O'Toole.
Anyway, I asked my dad how tall he was, half expecting him to say he was even taller than my original guess. He said he was the same height as himself. He's 5'10.5. He'll have been in his late 60s by then, but surely wouldn't have shrunk 2-3 inches.
Having recently seen some of his early films such as the Wreck of the Mary Deare and This Sporting Life and standing next to known actors such as Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston and Jack Watson; he clearly was never taller than 5ft 11.5.
Someone mentioned below that he auditioned for roles after This Sporting Life in America and they commented how short he was. I think deep down that hurt him and he wore lifts from time to time afterwards. Not trolling here; maybe check out the footage yourself below:
Click Here [1.08]
Click Here [14:02] - Jack Watson is 6-1
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 24/Feb/18
He looked a good 4in taller than River!
He looked a good 4in taller than River!
jk1409 said on 21/Feb/18
His shoulders are very broad, and combined with a slender build this makes him look taller.
His shoulders are very broad, and combined with a slender build this makes him look taller.
Richard said on 25/Dec/17
Did Harris wear lifts in the 1992 western "Silent Tongue"? Because he looked much taller than River Phoenix, who was said to be 5'10".
Did Harris wear lifts in the 1992 western "Silent Tongue"? Because he looked much taller than River Phoenix, who was said to be 5'10".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Dec/17
You could argue that he wore lifts to appear 6ft2 range...still think there's good probability that he was slightly over 6ft
You could argue that he wore lifts to appear 6ft2 range...still think there's good probability that he was slightly over 6ft
Mister lennon said on 20/Dec/17
He looked 6'1 sometimes.
He looked 6'1 sometimes.
James said on 19/Dec/17
You can tell he was wearing lifts in westerns like "The Return of a Man Called Horse". Harris never looked more than six foot in ordinary shoes.
You can tell he was wearing lifts in westerns like "The Return of a Man Called Horse". Harris never looked more than six foot in ordinary shoes.
Mister lennon said on 12/Dec/17
He could be a 6'1 guy. He looked it many times. Maybe a weak one, but is possible.
Stop the silly downgrade and the lifts garbage for once in your life.
He could be a 6'1 guy. He looked it many times. Maybe a weak one, but is possible.
Stop the silly downgrade and the lifts garbage for once in your life.
James said on 11/Dec/17
He was never 6'1" except with lifts. It's a shame funding terrorism ruined his career.
He was never 6'1" except with lifts. It's a shame funding terrorism ruined his career.
Mister lennon said on 11/Dec/17
He could be 6'1 at peak too.
He could be 6'1 at peak too.
James said on 8/Dec/17
Harris was six foot, but his thin build made him appear taller.
Harris was six foot, but his thin build made him appear taller.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Dec/17
His gregariousness made for a bigger impression though...
His gregariousness made for a bigger impression though...
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Dec/17
I refuse to believe he was just 6ft
I refuse to believe he was just 6ft
Mister lennon said on 23/Nov/17
Harris was a strong 6- weak 6'1 peak.
Harris was a strong 6- weak 6'1 peak.
James said on 22/Nov/17
Harris was exaggerating when he said he was six foot. He was actually 5'11.5".
Harris was exaggerating when he said he was six foot. He was actually 5'11.5".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/Oct/17
Richard Harris Height: 6ft 0½in (184.2cm)
No less.
Richard Harris Height: 6ft 0½in (184.2cm)
No less.
Mike said on 30/Sep/17
when you look at that clip of his entrance to the David Letterman show, he's right there with Letterman. He always appeared to be about 2 1/2 inches taller than Johnny Carson and an inch below McMahon so 6'2 in his prime seems about right. I do remember Harris saying that in the rugby movie he made "the Sporting Life" he was surrounded with shorter actors to make him appear 6'4, consistent with the role of the rugby enforcer he was playing. He dyed his hair for that role. He said when he showed up in Hollywood, they were surprised to see that he was blonde and only 6'1 or so. He's a confusing one, but 6'1 minimum in his prime.
when you look at that clip of his entrance to the David Letterman show, he's right there with Letterman. He always appeared to be about 2 1/2 inches taller than Johnny Carson and an inch below McMahon so 6'2 in his prime seems about right. I do remember Harris saying that in the rugby movie he made "the Sporting Life" he was surrounded with shorter actors to make him appear 6'4, consistent with the role of the rugby enforcer he was playing. He dyed his hair for that role. He said when he showed up in Hollywood, they were surprised to see that he was blonde and only 6'1 or so. He's a confusing one, but 6'1 minimum in his prime.
Richard said on 23/Sep/17
It depends if Harris had bigger shoes in "Patriot Games".
It depends if Harris had bigger shoes in "Patriot Games".
even said on 20/Sep/17
6 feet no more no less
6 feet no more no less
berta said on 20/Sep/17
this must be to low. this makes harrison ford 180 at around 50 years old. i dont think ford was shorter than atleast 182,6 back then. I dont think he ever looked shorter than 184 he looked as a tallish guy.
this must be to low. this makes harrison ford 180 at around 50 years old. i dont think ford was shorter than atleast 182,6 back then. I dont think he ever looked shorter than 184 he looked as a tallish guy.
James said on 11/Sep/17
Harris was 5'11". He wore lifts.
Harris was 5'11". He wore lifts.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 8/Sep/17
I struggle to believe he was shorter than Alan Rickman.
Really he could appear from 6ft to 6ft3. That's why a decent 6ft1 made the most sense...
I struggle to believe he was shorter than Alan Rickman.
Really he could appear from 6ft to 6ft3. That's why a decent 6ft1 made the most sense...
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/Aug/17
He looked similar to Connery on Aspen
He looked similar to Connery on Aspen
movieguy said on 18/Aug/17
Harris is a strange one though, looking on youtube he stacks up well against Robbie Coltrane and Sean Connery on the Aspel show. Although he probably exaggerated his height at times he also looks surprisingly tall on other occasions.
Harris is a strange one though, looking on youtube he stacks up well against Robbie Coltrane and Sean Connery on the Aspel show. Although he probably exaggerated his height at times he also looks surprisingly tall on other occasions.
James said on 12/Aug/17
I wouldn't be surprised if Harris was 5'11" and rounded up to six foot.
I wouldn't be surprised if Harris was 5'11" and rounded up to six foot.
movieguy said on 8/Aug/17
Listening to the clip with his son it was Harris himself who claimed 6'4'' but this looks like it was to grab the part of King Arthur in Camelot alongside very tall Vanessa Redgrave. Harris obviously realized he was exaggerating. Gary Cooper was much taller in Wreck of Mary Deare where Harris looked 5'11''.
Listening to the clip with his son it was Harris himself who claimed 6'4'' but this looks like it was to grab the part of King Arthur in Camelot alongside very tall Vanessa Redgrave. Harris obviously realized he was exaggerating. Gary Cooper was much taller in Wreck of Mary Deare where Harris looked 5'11''.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Aug/17
He's a lot like Orson Welles who was reported anywhere from 6ft to 6ft5
He's a lot like Orson Welles who was reported anywhere from 6ft to 6ft5
movieguy said on 5/Aug/17
The strange thing about Harris is that he describes himself as different heights on different occasions. Claims 6ft flat, then 6'2'' then finally claims 6'3''. There is even the 6'4'' claim from his son. I'd go for the lower at 6ft although I can recall some going for as low as 5'11'' for Harris. I do think this guy wore lifts on a number of occasions although I'm usually skeptical about such claims.
The strange thing about Harris is that he describes himself as different heights on different occasions. Claims 6ft flat, then 6'2'' then finally claims 6'3''. There is even the 6'4'' claim from his son. I'd go for the lower at 6ft although I can recall some going for as low as 5'11'' for Harris. I do think this guy wore lifts on a number of occasions although I'm usually skeptical about such claims.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Aug/17
I think 6ft flat is a bit low
I think 6ft flat is a bit low
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/Jul/17
Rob, where is the source for that quote about him saying studios exaggerated his height by 3in?
Editor Rob
Rob, where is the source for that quote about him saying studios exaggerated his height by 3in?
Editor Rob I found and linked to it in my reply to the visitor who mentioned he heard it.
James said on 12/Jul/17
Harris never looked 6'1", except when he was wearing lifts in films.
Harris never looked 6'1", except when he was wearing lifts in films.
Mr S said on 11/Jul/17
I think it's a bit drastic to downgrade him by a full inch based on that one clip. Harris'own estimations of his height were all over the place, 6'-6'4". I agree that in the clip he probably exaggerated down in order to make a point. He could look 6'1"a lot of the time, and if he really was 6' flat surely you would have noticed it before now?
I think it's a bit drastic to downgrade him by a full inch based on that one clip. Harris'own estimations of his height were all over the place, 6'-6'4". I agree that in the clip he probably exaggerated down in order to make a point. He could look 6'1"a lot of the time, and if he really was 6' flat surely you would have noticed it before now?
James said on 10/Jul/17
Harrison Ford is 5'11" or less.
Harrison Ford is 5'11" or less.
Arch Stanton said on 7/Jul/17
Well I did say he could often look 6' range but then could look 6'1.5, I suspect he wore lifts at times. I might have guessed 6'0.5 but 6' flat is certainly lower than I'd have guessed but we can't dispute it coming from the horses mouth.
Well I did say he could often look 6' range but then could look 6'1.5, I suspect he wore lifts at times. I might have guessed 6'0.5 but 6' flat is certainly lower than I'd have guessed but we can't dispute it coming from the horses mouth.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Jul/17
6ft flat would make Harrison Ford 5ft11 or less
6ft flat would make Harrison Ford 5ft11 or less
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Jul/17
Rob, is it possible that he might have shrunk to 6ft later on?
I think in his prime it's too low
Editor Rob
Rob, is it possible that he might have shrunk to 6ft later on?
I think in his prime it's too low
Editor Rob you could still argue he could have been a bit over it, but really I think it was a self-admission.
Later in life he went with the silly 6ft 2 or 3 claim himself as we've seen when he was at the awards ceremony describing himself as that height.
Later in life he went with the silly 6ft 2 or 3 claim himself as we've seen when he was at the awards ceremony describing himself as that height.
James said on 4/Jul/17
Roger Moore said Harris wore lifts in "The Wild Geese".
Roger Moore said Harris wore lifts in "The Wild Geese".
Richardspain said on 3/Jul/17
1991 (Patriot Games)
Richard Harris 185cm but in peak maybe 187cm
Harrison Ford 183cm in peak 184cm
End of the mistery.
1991 (Patriot Games)
Richard Harris 185cm but in peak maybe 187cm
Harrison Ford 183cm in peak 184cm
End of the mistery.
James said on 3/Jul/17
Harris never looked any taller than six foot. He was shorter than Franco Nero.
Harris never looked any taller than six foot. He was shorter than Franco Nero.
Rory said on 30/Jun/17
Lol Rampage is going to go bananas when he sees this new listing. I'm not sure about this though seems a bit knee jerk to downgrade him, I think he was slightly exaggerating down his height to make a broader overall point about disemination of misinformation out there. Rob, do you really think leaving aside that quote from him he looked just 6ft peak ?
Editor Rob
Lol Rampage is going to go bananas when he sees this new listing. I'm not sure about this though seems a bit knee jerk to downgrade him, I think he was slightly exaggerating down his height to make a broader overall point about disemination of misinformation out there. Rob, do you really think leaving aside that quote from him he looked just 6ft peak ?
Editor Rob listening to that, that sounded like an honest admission to being six foot.
William said on 29/Jun/17
According to Harris he was exactly 6ft. In a Q&A from the 16/11/1971, Harris explains that a leaflet handed out to te audience before one of his films, listed his height as 6ft 3. Harris then remarks that that was 3 inches more than his actual height.
The video is available on youtube.
Editor Rob
According to Harris he was exactly 6ft. In a Q&A from the 16/11/1971, Harris explains that a leaflet handed out to te audience before one of his films, listed his height as 6ft 3. Harris then remarks that that was 3 inches more than his actual height.
The video is available on youtube.
Editor Rob I found the clip and have included a Link to it.
charlie said on 22/Mar/17
Everyone is way off. the movie Mutiny on the Bounty 1962 he was the same height as Marlon Brando who played Fletcher Christian, he played Seaman Mills.In the movie he was shorter than all the other Seaman's in the movie.Marlon Brando was about 5 ft 8 inches. In the beginning of the movie he was escorted on the ship by 2 female companions who were both taller than him. Even in Heels most women are around 5 ft 7 in heels. Richard Harris has t be 5 ft 8 and because he looked very short in the movies he probably most likely wore shoe lifts. There is no way he was over 5 ft 10 absolutely not.I am 5 ft 10 myself in the afternoon i am 5 ft 9.5 and i am taller than every guy i see in Canada. Richard Harris looked surprisingly short for a guy listed as 6 ft tall. When you try to figure out a persons height it is best to compare them with a person who is average or shorter for example Harris being measured to Marlon Brando. They were both the exact same height through out the entire movie and Marlon Brando was noted as being 5 ft 8 to 5 ft 9 max so that would make Harris around the same height.
Everyone is way off. the movie Mutiny on the Bounty 1962 he was the same height as Marlon Brando who played Fletcher Christian, he played Seaman Mills.In the movie he was shorter than all the other Seaman's in the movie.Marlon Brando was about 5 ft 8 inches. In the beginning of the movie he was escorted on the ship by 2 female companions who were both taller than him. Even in Heels most women are around 5 ft 7 in heels. Richard Harris has t be 5 ft 8 and because he looked very short in the movies he probably most likely wore shoe lifts. There is no way he was over 5 ft 10 absolutely not.I am 5 ft 10 myself in the afternoon i am 5 ft 9.5 and i am taller than every guy i see in Canada. Richard Harris looked surprisingly short for a guy listed as 6 ft tall. When you try to figure out a persons height it is best to compare them with a person who is average or shorter for example Harris being measured to Marlon Brando. They were both the exact same height through out the entire movie and Marlon Brando was noted as being 5 ft 8 to 5 ft 9 max so that would make Harris around the same height.
James said on 28/Jan/17
If Harris was an inch taller than Harrison Ford when "Patriot Games" was filmed in 1991 then he must have been 6'3".
If Harris was an inch taller than Harrison Ford when "Patriot Games" was filmed in 1991 then he must have been 6'3".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Jan/17
I think he looked a solid 6ft1 guy
I think he looked a solid 6ft1 guy
movieguy said on 27/Jan/17
Interesting clip Rampage. As for Richard Harris being 6'4'' as he apparently claimed that is obviously wrong. Gary Cooper towered Harris in that film they made and even if it was partly angles Harris probably couldn't have been much over 6ft. His son seems a nice guy.
Interesting clip Rampage. As for Richard Harris being 6'4'' as he apparently claimed that is obviously wrong. Gary Cooper towered Harris in that film they made and even if it was partly angles Harris probably couldn't have been much over 6ft. His son seems a nice guy.
Gah?! said on 5/Dec/16
Looked about an inch at most taller than Harrison Ford standing eye to eye, or possibly slightly less.
Looked about an inch at most taller than Harrison Ford standing eye to eye, or possibly slightly less.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/Dec/16
I think his gregariousness may have added to the illusion of more height. I've heard as high as 6ft4 for him
I think his gregariousness may have added to the illusion of more height. I've heard as high as 6ft4 for him
berta said on 2/Dec/16
why claim 2 inches taller when you already are tall :p
why claim 2 inches taller when you already are tall :p
Arch Stanton said on 2/Dec/16
Senta Berger probably drunk too much of her own bathwater and got shrunk from it when she said that, I know I would have ;-)
Senta Berger probably drunk too much of her own bathwater and got shrunk from it when she said that, I know I would have ;-)
James said on 1/Dec/16
Senta Berger said he wore lifts in "Major Dundee".
Senta Berger said he wore lifts in "Major Dundee".
Rent said on 28/Nov/16
At 61 years, he was an solid inch shorter than Gene Hackman (who was 6'2" at peak) in Unforgiven. They was same age, so 6'1" max at his peak sounds right.
At 61 years, he was an solid inch shorter than Gene Hackman (who was 6'2" at peak) in Unforgiven. They was same age, so 6'1" max at his peak sounds right.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Nov/16
Looked 187-188cm in A Man Called Horse
Looked 187-188cm in A Man Called Horse
mister_lennon said on 26/Nov/16
Ford was only 183 or 184 at peak.
harris about 185 or 186 at peak.
Ford was only 183 or 184 at peak.
harris about 185 or 186 at peak.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Nov/16
Ford by Patriot Games had lost a bit height already with injuries and was just over 6ft...
Ford by Patriot Games had lost a bit height already with injuries and was just over 6ft...
James said on 25/Nov/16
Harrison Ford was taller than six foot at his peak. Harris admitted wearing lifts in "Major Dundee" to look more in line with Charlton Heston and Ben Johnson.
Harrison Ford was taller than six foot at his peak. Harris admitted wearing lifts in "Major Dundee" to look more in line with Charlton Heston and Ben Johnson.
Josh Jeffords said on 19/Nov/16
Haven't seen him since unforgiven but he looked 6 1 plus then.
Actually in still he was taller than Hackman who was close to freeman.
Don't remember him up close with Clint but he looked much shorter than sydow.
No I lie still saw him over 6 ft in gladiator but several below average costars.
Haven't seen him since unforgiven but he looked 6 1 plus then.
Actually in still he was taller than Hackman who was close to freeman.
Don't remember him up close with Clint but he looked much shorter than sydow.
No I lie still saw him over 6 ft in gladiator but several below average costars.
jtm said on 10/Nov/16
he was shorter than 6'1 peter o toole.
he was shorter than 6'1 peter o toole.
mister_lennon said on 8/Nov/16
Jajaja. Everybody wear lifts. What a joke.
ford was 6 at peak.
Jajaja. Everybody wear lifts. What a joke.
ford was 6 at peak.
James said on 7/Nov/16
Harrison Ford is 6'1" so Richard Harris must be at least 6'2", unless he was wearing lifts as he did in other films.
Harrison Ford is 6'1" so Richard Harris must be at least 6'2", unless he was wearing lifts as he did in other films.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Nov/16
James, he was about 1in taller than Ford (who wasn't under 6ft at that time)
James, he was about 1in taller than Ford (who wasn't under 6ft at that time)
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Nov/16
Not below 6ft1.
Not below 6ft1.
James said on 4/Nov/16
But people are saying Harris was 1-2 inches taller than Harrison Ford.
But people are saying Harris was 1-2 inches taller than Harrison Ford.
Christian-196.2cm (6ft5.25) said on 2/Nov/16
James said on 2/Nov/16
Harris must be upgraded to 6'3" if he was taller than Ford.
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Harris at 6ft3 is nonsense. If anything, I believe he was below 6ft1 even in his prime.
James said on 2/Nov/16
Harris must be upgraded to 6'3" if he was taller than Ford.
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Harris at 6ft3 is nonsense. If anything, I believe he was below 6ft1 even in his prime.
James said on 2/Nov/16
Harris must be upgraded to 6'3" if he was taller than Ford.
Harris must be upgraded to 6'3" if he was taller than Ford.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Oct/16
He had a solid 1in on Ford
He had a solid 1in on Ford
James said on 21/Oct/16
Harris can't have been 2 inches taller than Harrison Ford because that would have made him 6'3".
Harris was obviously wearing lifts.
Harris can't have been 2 inches taller than Harrison Ford because that would have made him 6'3".
Harris was obviously wearing lifts.
James said on 21/Jul/16
Harris was six foot maximum.
Harris was six foot maximum.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/Jun/16
Still looked this range in the 90's…
Still looked this range in the 90's…
James said on 23/May/16
Exactly, and Cooper was 58 in "The Wreck of the Mary Deare" and had cancer so he probably wasn't at his peak height, yet still looked three inches taller than Harris.
Exactly, and Cooper was 58 in "The Wreck of the Mary Deare" and had cancer so he probably wasn't at his peak height, yet still looked three inches taller than Harris.
Tom said on 22/May/16
Gary Cooper was at least three inches taller when both men appeared in The Wreck of the Mary Deare. I doubt Harris was any taller than six feet. Not exactly short, mind you, but nowhere near some of his claims.
Gary Cooper was at least three inches taller when both men appeared in The Wreck of the Mary Deare. I doubt Harris was any taller than six feet. Not exactly short, mind you, but nowhere near some of his claims.
James said on 21/May/16
Lindsay Anderson said he deliberately surrounded Harris with short actors like Arthur Lowe, Colin Blakely and Leonard Rossiter so Frank Machin would look very tall.
Lindsay Anderson said he deliberately surrounded Harris with short actors like Arthur Lowe, Colin Blakely and Leonard Rossiter so Frank Machin would look very tall.
Stig said on 20/May/16
In This Sporting Life.. ( 1963 ) He looked a strong 6ft +
In This Sporting Life.. ( 1963 ) He looked a strong 6ft +
Tom said on 8/May/16
Richard Harris lied about a lot of things, including his "impoverished" childhood.
Richard Harris lied about a lot of things, including his "impoverished" childhood.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 28/Apr/16
I highly doubt a 6ft guy would claim 6ft3! No, I think he was 6ft1 range for sure...
I highly doubt a 6ft guy would claim 6ft3! No, I think he was 6ft1 range for sure...
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 28/Apr/16
I think Moore and Harris were probably around 6ft3 in those boots
I think Moore and Harris were probably around 6ft3 in those boots
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Apr/16
They looked similar I thought and it could vary. I'd probably give Roger Moore the edge though.
They looked similar I thought and it could vary. I'd probably give Roger Moore the edge though.
Arch Stanton said on 27/Apr/16
A dead give away is him claiming 6 ft 3. A man comfortable and honest about his height would simply claim 6'1. So that does indicate that he might have been the type to wear lifts.
A dead give away is him claiming 6 ft 3. A man comfortable and honest about his height would simply claim 6'1. So that does indicate that he might have been the type to wear lifts.
Arch Stanton said on 27/Apr/16
Rob can you add a photo? Yes, I've noticed this with RIchard Harris myself, sometimes he can look 6' range but other times actually pull off 6'1.5. I'm going to be on the lookout for his footwear in films from now on, cheers movieguy!!
Rob can you add a photo? Yes, I've noticed this with RIchard Harris myself, sometimes he can look 6' range but other times actually pull off 6'1.5. I'm going to be on the lookout for his footwear in films from now on, cheers movieguy!!
movieguy said on 26/Apr/16
Listening to commentary on Wild Geese dvd. Roger Moore says in one scene Richard Harris suddenly appeared taller than himself and co-star Richard Burton whereas he had previously been shorter. Surprised he was shorter than Burton can't quite believe this, Moore was always tall. They noticed he was wearing boots with lifts. I think Harris may well have been a habitual lift wearer. I think 6ft but no taller.
Editor Rob
Listening to commentary on Wild Geese dvd. Roger Moore says in one scene Richard Harris suddenly appeared taller than himself and co-star Richard Burton whereas he had previously been shorter. Surprised he was shorter than Burton can't quite believe this, Moore was always tall. They noticed he was wearing boots with lifts. I think Harris may well have been a habitual lift wearer. I think 6ft but no taller.
Editor Rob It is entirely beleivable, I am certain some actors engaged in Lift Wars in films...
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 30/Mar/16
Rob, which is most likely his peak?
A) 188.5cm/186.5cm
B) 188cm/186cm
C) 187.5cm/185.5c
D) 187cm/185cm
E) 186.5cm/184.5cm
Editor Rob
Rob, which is most likely his peak?
A) 188.5cm/186.5cm
B) 188cm/186cm
C) 187.5cm/185.5c
D) 187cm/185cm
E) 186.5cm/184.5cm
Editor Rob C I feel, but even today I still think he could look over a wider range
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 16/Feb/16
Tom, he's further away from the camera though. Harris was quite silent at that stage. He did a couple of low budget movies but really I think he focused primarily on sobering up.
Tom, he's further away from the camera though. Harris was quite silent at that stage. He did a couple of low budget movies but really I think he focused primarily on sobering up.
Tom said on 15/Feb/16
Harris is clearly shorter than Brosnan there.
Does anyone know what he was doing in the 1980s?
Harris is clearly shorter than Brosnan there.
Does anyone know what he was doing in the 1980s?
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Feb/16
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Rob, do you think he edges Pierce Brosnan in this photo?
Editor Rob
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Rob, do you think he edges Pierce Brosnan in this photo?
Editor Rob I think the high angle might favour Harris slightly, so it is hard to say who is taller in the still.
Tom said on 10/Jan/16
Moore and Harris were both six foot when "The Wild Geese" was made in 1977.
Moore and Harris were both six foot when "The Wild Geese" was made in 1977.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/Jan/16
He looked similar to Moore I thought
He looked similar to Moore I thought
Arch Stanton said on 1/Jan/16
Roger Moore was definitely taller in The Wild Geese.
Roger Moore was definitely taller in The Wild Geese.
Larry said on 14/Sep/15
Like Richard Burton, Richard Harris always wore special shoes. He was only 60 when "Patriot Games" was filmed so it's unlikely he would have lost any height at that stage.
Like Richard Burton, Richard Harris always wore special shoes. He was only 60 when "Patriot Games" was filmed so it's unlikely he would have lost any height at that stage.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 10/Sep/15
Arch, it's agreed by many Ford was never quite a 6ft1 guy. But he wasn't under 6ft at that point.
The other 6ft1 range guy in that movie was James Earl Jones.
My point is that Harris was 62 when that came out and he still looked a strong 6ft1
Arch, it's agreed by many Ford was never quite a 6ft1 guy. But he wasn't under 6ft at that point.
The other 6ft1 range guy in that movie was James Earl Jones.
My point is that Harris was 62 when that came out and he still looked a strong 6ft1
Arch Stanton said on 9/Sep/15
OK I agree he briefly does look a bit taller there, but Ford was also shorter than another 6'1 range actor in it, more likely Ford was under 6'1. At times Harris could look 186-7 though.
OK I agree he briefly does look a bit taller there, but Ford was also shorter than another 6'1 range actor in it, more likely Ford was under 6'1. At times Harris could look 186-7 though.
Arch Stanton said on 9/Sep/15
Yes I have seen Patriot Games, in fact I requested an actor from it not long ago. I thought he and Harrison Ford looked a similar height.
Yes I have seen Patriot Games, in fact I requested an actor from it not long ago. I thought he and Harrison Ford looked a similar height.
Larry said on 8/Sep/15
Richard Harris was six foot.
Richard Harris was six foot.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Jul/15
Arch, you obviously haven't seen Patriot Games.
Arch, you obviously haven't seen Patriot Games.
Sam said on 16/Jul/15
Yeah, I'd agree wit the comparison in Major Dundee, which I just watched recently, w/ Heston, also Harris looked about an inch under Ben Johnson there. Jim Hutton does actually look only 1.5 inches over Heston there actually.
Yeah, I'd agree wit the comparison in Major Dundee, which I just watched recently, w/ Heston, also Harris looked about an inch under Ben Johnson there. Jim Hutton does actually look only 1.5 inches over Heston there actually.
Arch Stanton said on 15/Jul/15
Rob can you add a photo and squeeze in Major Dundee? 6'3" LOL. No way was he over 6'1", Charlton Heston had him by 1.5-2 inches in Major Dundee.
Rob can you add a photo and squeeze in Major Dundee? 6'3" LOL. No way was he over 6'1", Charlton Heston had him by 1.5-2 inches in Major Dundee.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/May/15
Rob, is a strong 6ft1 possible?
He was 63 by that point
Editor Rob
Rob, is a strong 6ft1 possible?
He was 63 by that point
Editor Rob he could pull it off at times.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 28/Mar/15
Rob, if you pause at 0:44 you'll see that Harris is slightly taller than Letterman
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Editor Rob
Rob, if you pause at 0:44 you'll see that Harris is slightly taller than Letterman
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Editor Rob they do look quite close in height
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Mar/15
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Pause at 0:35 and 0:40. He's slouching and he's still got 1in on Ford. Also pretty similar to Samuel L. Jackson.
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Pause at 0:35 and 0:40. He's slouching and he's still got 1in on Ford. Also pretty similar to Samuel L. Jackson.
James B said on 26/Mar/15
still looked slightly over 6 ft compared to Harrison Ford in Patriot Games.
still looked slightly over 6 ft compared to Harrison Ford in Patriot Games.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Jan/15
No, Ford was still at least a strong 6ft in the early 90's.
He was looking shorter than 6ft by about 2000.
No, Ford was still at least a strong 6ft in the early 90's.
He was looking shorter than 6ft by about 2000.
Steve said on 17/Jan/15
I think Cooper was 6'4". He was one actor who very few came close to looking as tall as. In photos with John Wayne, Cooper looks to be as tall, even taller.
I think Cooper was 6'4". He was one actor who very few came close to looking as tall as. In photos with John Wayne, Cooper looks to be as tall, even taller.
dietmar said on 4/Jan/15
Richard Harris was never 188cm. Compare him to 191cm Gary Cooper Click Here Click Here
Harris was around 184-185cm.
Richard Harris was never 188cm. Compare him to 191cm Gary Cooper Click Here Click Here
Harris was around 184-185cm.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/Dec/14
Ford was probably nearer 6ft flat in The Patriot...but peak he was near 6ft1.
O'Toole was at least 6ft2
Ford was probably nearer 6ft flat in The Patriot...but peak he was near 6ft1.
O'Toole was at least 6ft2
John said on 25/Nov/14
Harrison Ford is six foot. O'Toole was never 6'2", he was shorter than Jack Hawkins.
Harrison Ford is six foot. O'Toole was never 6'2", he was shorter than Jack Hawkins.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Nov/14
Richard Harris - 6ft1½(187cm)
Peter O'Toole - 6ft2¼(189cm)
Harrison Ford - 6ft0¾(185cm)
Richard Harris - 6ft1½(187cm)
Peter O'Toole - 6ft2¼(189cm)
Harrison Ford - 6ft0¾(185cm)
John said on 19/Nov/14
Peter O'Toole was 6'1". Harris was six foot.
Rampage, remember Harris was wearing built up shoes in "Patriot Games".
Peter O'Toole was 6'1". Harris was six foot.
Rampage, remember Harris was wearing built up shoes in "Patriot Games".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 30/Oct/14
O'Toole might have been 189cm, though.
O'Toole might have been 189cm, though.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 28/Oct/14
5ft11 is a joke. That would make Harrison Ford sub-5ft10
5ft11 is a joke. That would make Harrison Ford sub-5ft10
Andrew said on 23/Oct/14
Harris wore lifts after he became famous with "This Sporting Life". He was 5'11" as shown in "The Wreck of the Mary Deare".
Harris wore lifts after he became famous with "This Sporting Life". He was 5'11" as shown in "The Wreck of the Mary Deare".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Oct/14
Watching Gulliver's Travel and Harris looks about 500ft2¾!
Watching Gulliver's Travel and Harris looks about 500ft2¾!
David said on 19/Oct/14
Richard Harris was six foot.
Richard Harris was six foot.
James said on 17/Oct/14
Richard Harris was 6'3" as he said. However it is possible that in later years he may have been closer to 6'2".
Richard Harris was 6'3" as he said. However it is possible that in later years he may have been closer to 6'2".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/Oct/14
You're a funny guy, Jimmy Reid.
6ft3 is definitely out there. He wasn't less than 6ft1, though
You're a funny guy, Jimmy Reid.
6ft3 is definitely out there. He wasn't less than 6ft1, though
Arch Stanton said on 5/Oct/14
Sam says on 19/Sep/14
Also, Rob, could you add to his credits The Guns of Navarone, This Sporting Life, Red Desert, A Man Called Horse, Unforgiven, The Field and Gladiator.
Surprisingly tough to keep it to just 10 films, he had an interesting career. Mutiny, Major Dundee, The Bible, Hawaii, Camelot, Robin and Marian, Orca, Patriot Games, Cry, The Beloved Country, Smilia's Sense of Snow and the underrated The Count of Monte Cristo could have all also been suggested!
[Editor Rob: a lot of Harris films I've still to see. Too many films, not enough time :)]
Yeah me too, on both :-)
Editor Rob
Sam says on 19/Sep/14
Also, Rob, could you add to his credits The Guns of Navarone, This Sporting Life, Red Desert, A Man Called Horse, Unforgiven, The Field and Gladiator.
Surprisingly tough to keep it to just 10 films, he had an interesting career. Mutiny, Major Dundee, The Bible, Hawaii, Camelot, Robin and Marian, Orca, Patriot Games, Cry, The Beloved Country, Smilia's Sense of Snow and the underrated The Count of Monte Cristo could have all also been suggested!
[Editor Rob: a lot of Harris films I've still to see. Too many films, not enough time :)]
Yeah me too, on both :-)
Editor Rob jenny's given me a warning
"We watch 10 movies before you buy another one"
Unfortunately I visit charity shops daily and can't refuse not to!
"We watch 10 movies before you buy another one"
Unfortunately I visit charity shops daily and can't refuse not to!
Jimmy Reid said on 3/Oct/14
It's certainly a joke because Richard Harris was 6'4", not 6'3".
It's certainly a joke because Richard Harris was 6'4", not 6'3".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 1/Oct/14
Rob, do you think a fraction over 6ft1 is possible for Harris?
Editor Rob
Rob, do you think a fraction over 6ft1 is possible for Harris?
Editor Rob not impossible, his 6ft 3 claim was a bit of a joke though
John said on 29/Sep/14
That's because Connery was made to look taller than Harris.
That's because Connery was made to look taller than Harris.
Bobby said on 24/Sep/14
Richard Harris was 6'4" in his youth, and 6'3" in his seventies. He often said he was only 6'2" because other stars did not want to work with people who towered over them.
Richard Harris was 6'4" in his youth, and 6'3" in his seventies. He often said he was only 6'2" because other stars did not want to work with people who towered over them.
Sam said on 19/Sep/14
Also, Rob, could you add to his credits The Guns of Navarone, This Sporting Life, Red Desert, A Man Called Horse, Unforgiven, The Field and Gladiator.
Surprisingly tough to keep it to just 10 films, he had an interesting career. Mutiny, Major Dundee, The Bible, Hawaii, Camelot, Robin and Marian, Orca, Patriot Games, Cry, The Beloved Country, Smilia's Sense of Snow and the underrated The Count of Monte Cristo could have all also been suggested!
Editor Rob
Also, Rob, could you add to his credits The Guns of Navarone, This Sporting Life, Red Desert, A Man Called Horse, Unforgiven, The Field and Gladiator.
Surprisingly tough to keep it to just 10 films, he had an interesting career. Mutiny, Major Dundee, The Bible, Hawaii, Camelot, Robin and Marian, Orca, Patriot Games, Cry, The Beloved Country, Smilia's Sense of Snow and the underrated The Count of Monte Cristo could have all also been suggested!
Editor Rob a lot of Harris films I've still to see. Too many films, not enough time :)
Sam said on 19/Sep/14
Yeah, I'm not sure on this guy. Certainly, in some photos he can seem 6'1". Thoughts on him Arch? I've never seen Wreck of the Mary Deare, here's the one shot I can find of Harris standing w/ Cooper. He looks maybe weak six foot there (one of the pictures in the slideshow).
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Weird combo of actors: Cooper, Harris and Charlton Heston (who looks about an inch under Cooper from the stills).
Yeah, I'm not sure on this guy. Certainly, in some photos he can seem 6'1". Thoughts on him Arch? I've never seen Wreck of the Mary Deare, here's the one shot I can find of Harris standing w/ Cooper. He looks maybe weak six foot there (one of the pictures in the slideshow).
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Weird combo of actors: Cooper, Harris and Charlton Heston (who looks about an inch under Cooper from the stills).
Ian C. said on 4/Jun/14
Zediah, if you're out there, what was the "one good movie?" Harris is in several of my personal favorites, is why I ask. I'll agree that he turned in some pretty bad acting jobs, but some good ones as well. He was excellent in Mutiny on the Bounty, for example.
Zediah, if you're out there, what was the "one good movie?" Harris is in several of my personal favorites, is why I ask. I'll agree that he turned in some pretty bad acting jobs, but some good ones as well. He was excellent in Mutiny on the Bounty, for example.
Sara said on 20/Apr/14
Or maybe Harris wore built up shoes?
Or maybe Harris wore built up shoes?
Mon said on 19/Apr/14
By my way of thinking several means more than a couple or a few. It could mean four, but I think it more strongly implies five or more.
I walked right beside him, and I am certain Harris (with somewhat stooped 'older man' posture) was still a rock solid 6 foot tall in the early 90's. Probably a little over 6 foot. Considering that he had visibly aged facially and in muscle tone by that time, to the extent he looked about 15 years older than his true age, it is very difficult to believe that he was not at least a weak 6'1'' when he played beside Cooper, who was 6'3'', and not a particularly strong 6'3'' judging by the way he looked as a young man next to Charles Bickford (when Bickford was in his 30's). So Cooper must have had help to LOOK more than 2 inches taller than a peak Harris, because he certainly wasn't.
By my way of thinking several means more than a couple or a few. It could mean four, but I think it more strongly implies five or more.
I walked right beside him, and I am certain Harris (with somewhat stooped 'older man' posture) was still a rock solid 6 foot tall in the early 90's. Probably a little over 6 foot. Considering that he had visibly aged facially and in muscle tone by that time, to the extent he looked about 15 years older than his true age, it is very difficult to believe that he was not at least a weak 6'1'' when he played beside Cooper, who was 6'3'', and not a particularly strong 6'3'' judging by the way he looked as a young man next to Charles Bickford (when Bickford was in his 30's). So Cooper must have had help to LOOK more than 2 inches taller than a peak Harris, because he certainly wasn't.
Jeremy said on 14/Apr/14
"Several" means more than one.
"Several" means more than one.
Fred said on 10/Apr/14
Mon, Harris was a heavy smoker (three packs a day), which is why he looked so gaunt in his mid-forties.
Mon, Harris was a heavy smoker (three packs a day), which is why he looked so gaunt in his mid-forties.
Zediah said on 12/Mar/14
Harris was 5'11". He always wore built up shoes with two-inch lifts. Terrible actor as well, no wonder he was only in one good movie.
Harris was 5'11". He always wore built up shoes with two-inch lifts. Terrible actor as well, no wonder he was only in one good movie.
Knowitall said on 12/Mar/14
Watch the movie. Cooper is several inches taller. Harris was six feet max.
Watch the movie. Cooper is several inches taller. Harris was six feet max.
Knowitall said on 2/Mar/14
Harris was six feet even.
Harris was six feet even.
FM said on 27/Feb/14
I think it Unforgiven he could have lost an inch or more - he was in his 60's by that time. I think as someone said, that he was the kind of guy that didn't care about how tall he looked next to someone.
He states here that he is 6'2":
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In the next video, he is with Peter O'Toole. Both are in their 70's, both probably lost height. But both are pretty close in height.
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I think it Unforgiven he could have lost an inch or more - he was in his 60's by that time. I think as someone said, that he was the kind of guy that didn't care about how tall he looked next to someone.
He states here that he is 6'2":
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In the next video, he is with Peter O'Toole. Both are in their 70's, both probably lost height. But both are pretty close in height.
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Knowitall said on 25/Feb/14
Then Gary Cooper was six-five because in The Wreck of the Mary Deare he was several inches taller than Harris.
And in Unforgiven, six-two Gene Hackman was at least two inches taller than Harris.
Then Gary Cooper was six-five because in The Wreck of the Mary Deare he was several inches taller than Harris.
And in Unforgiven, six-two Gene Hackman was at least two inches taller than Harris.
FM said on 24/Feb/14
He claimed 6'2"... He is close to Peter O'Toole, Gregory Peck, Sean Connery. He is obviously somewhere between 6'1 and 6'2.
He claimed 6'2"... He is close to Peter O'Toole, Gregory Peck, Sean Connery. He is obviously somewhere between 6'1 and 6'2.
Gonzalo said on 4/Feb/14
Tricky guy. In a lot of pics posted here he looks 1`85 minimum, even 1´87 in others. However in this pic next to Gary Cooper he looks barely 1`80. Search for pic number 7.
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Deceiving picture? lifts? Cooper at 1`93?
Tricky guy. In a lot of pics posted here he looks 1`85 minimum, even 1´87 in others. However in this pic next to Gary Cooper he looks barely 1`80. Search for pic number 7.
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Deceiving picture? lifts? Cooper at 1`93?
Mon said on 11/Jan/14
I walked up behind and then past Harris on the Kings Road in the early 90's when he was apparently taking a leisurely stroll. He looked every day of his age, and then some, but he was still a bigger than average man. It surprised me. Harris was NOT under six foot tall, even after decades of hard living.
I walked up behind and then past Harris on the Kings Road in the early 90's when he was apparently taking a leisurely stroll. He looked every day of his age, and then some, but he was still a bigger than average man. It surprised me. Harris was NOT under six foot tall, even after decades of hard living.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Jan/14
Ugh...enough with the lifts! You just can't except that he was a tall guy who didn't have great posture. He didn't give two 'you know whats' about how tall he would appear next to other actors. Did it ever occur to you that he normally arrived on set late and extremely hungover?
Ugh...enough with the lifts! You just can't except that he was a tall guy who didn't have great posture. He didn't give two 'you know whats' about how tall he would appear next to other actors. Did it ever occur to you that he normally arrived on set late and extremely hungover?
Robert said on 4/Jan/14
There's no doubt that Harris looked tall by wearing lifts, like Richard Burton. It's just a shame he wasted whatever talent he had and only left behind a very few good movies.
There's no doubt that Harris looked tall by wearing lifts, like Richard Burton. It's just a shame he wasted whatever talent he had and only left behind a very few good movies.
Gabe said on 3/Jan/14
Harris was probably wearing three inch lifts in "The Molly Maguires" so he would look nearly as tall as Connery.
Harris was probably wearing three inch lifts in "The Molly Maguires" so he would look nearly as tall as Connery.
Hun said on 2/Jan/14
I would say he looked 4 inches shorter than Cooper.
I would say he looked 4 inches shorter than Cooper.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Jan/14
Strong 6ft1/weak 6ft2 peak is fair. He was a hair shorter than Sean Connery in The Molly Maguires, which would support a strong 6ft2 for him peak.
Strong 6ft1/weak 6ft2 peak is fair. He was a hair shorter than Sean Connery in The Molly Maguires, which would support a strong 6ft2 for him peak.
Jim said on 2/Jan/14
Yes. Gary Cooper was 6'3", so Harris can't have been any more than 5'11" without his lifts. However, Cooper himself always claimed he was 6'2", in which case Harris can't have even been 5'11".
Yes. Gary Cooper was 6'3", so Harris can't have been any more than 5'11" without his lifts. However, Cooper himself always claimed he was 6'2", in which case Harris can't have even been 5'11".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Jan/14
Thank you Lenad and Mon. The man looked 6ft1 range even in his later years.
Thank you Lenad and Mon. The man looked 6ft1 range even in his later years.
Lenad said on 1/Jan/14
I personally think he was 185-186cm but interesting though, in the wreck of the mary deare he looked at least 3 inches shorter than gary cooper which. Anyone else seen that?
I personally think he was 185-186cm but interesting though, in the wreck of the mary deare he looked at least 3 inches shorter than gary cooper which. Anyone else seen that?
Lenad said on 31/Dec/13
HE could pull off looking 6'2 in movies. 185cm would be the least I can accept for harris
HE could pull off looking 6'2 in movies. 185cm would be the least I can accept for harris
Mon said on 31/Dec/13
Going in the same direction as him, I walked past Richard Harris as he ambled along on the Chelsea Road one summer day during the early 90's. He was wearing low heeled shoes (deck shoes I think) and although bit hunched in the way older men get, you could see he was a tall broad shouldered man diminished by age and hard living. I am slightly under 6ft and I am certain he was slightly over 6 foot tall at that time. A weak 6'2'' in his day is quite likely, especially as he once managed to hold his own in a well publicized pub brawl with some Smithfield meat porters.
Going in the same direction as him, I walked past Richard Harris as he ambled along on the Chelsea Road one summer day during the early 90's. He was wearing low heeled shoes (deck shoes I think) and although bit hunched in the way older men get, you could see he was a tall broad shouldered man diminished by age and hard living. I am slightly under 6ft and I am certain he was slightly over 6 foot tall at that time. A weak 6'2'' in his day is quite likely, especially as he once managed to hold his own in a well publicized pub brawl with some Smithfield meat porters.
Ciaran said on 21/Dec/13
Director Lindsay Anderson deliberately filmed Harris in such a way that he would look taller in "This Sporting Life", as well as surrounding him with short actors (Arthur Lowe, Colin Blakely, Leonard Rossiter etc).
Director Lindsay Anderson deliberately filmed Harris in such a way that he would look taller in "This Sporting Life", as well as surrounding him with short actors (Arthur Lowe, Colin Blakely, Leonard Rossiter etc).
James said on 19/Dec/13
Parkinson was 5'10" at his peak (5'9" now). Harris would not have lost height by the age of 42.
Parkinson was 5'10" at his peak (5'9" now). Harris would not have lost height by the age of 42.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 17/Dec/13
I saw that interview. Parkinson is down here at 5ft10/178cm but might've been a bit over that. Harris was 3at least 3in taller. He would have been in his 40s by that stage.
I saw that interview. Parkinson is down here at 5ft10/178cm but might've been a bit over that. Harris was 3at least 3in taller. He would have been in his 40s by that stage.
johnhmproctor said on 15/Dec/13
I too remember the Parkinson interview - back in the old days when 'chat shows' really did have in depth coverage, and Richard Harris's was one of the longest Parkinson ever did (it was open-ended as it was the last show on a Saturday night). Anyway, to business: Harris definitely said he was barely six foot and shocked Hollywood with how short he was, having been surrounded deliberately with short actors in his breakthrough film This Sporting Life. I always assessed heights compared with Parkinson, who was about 5'11". Harris looked about the same to me and I thought he was pushing it a bit even for his 'bare 6 foot'. By the way, I always knock at least an inch off published heights. Publicity material will hardly ever go for height without shoes, at least for men.
I too remember the Parkinson interview - back in the old days when 'chat shows' really did have in depth coverage, and Richard Harris's was one of the longest Parkinson ever did (it was open-ended as it was the last show on a Saturday night). Anyway, to business: Harris definitely said he was barely six foot and shocked Hollywood with how short he was, having been surrounded deliberately with short actors in his breakthrough film This Sporting Life. I always assessed heights compared with Parkinson, who was about 5'11". Harris looked about the same to me and I thought he was pushing it a bit even for his 'bare 6 foot'. By the way, I always knock at least an inch off published heights. Publicity material will hardly ever go for height without shoes, at least for men.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 14/Dec/13
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Rob, here's a scene from Patriot Games with Harris, Ford and Samuel L. Jackson. We'll let you be the judge
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Rob, here's a scene from Patriot Games with Harris, Ford and Samuel L. Jackson. We'll let you be the judge
David said on 4/Dec/13
If Richard Harris was tall then why did he look shorter than 5'10" Franco Nero in "Camelot"?
And surely if he was two inches taller than Harison Ford then that would make him 6'3"?
If Richard Harris was tall then why did he look shorter than 5'10" Franco Nero in "Camelot"?
And surely if he was two inches taller than Harison Ford then that would make him 6'3"?
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 29/Nov/13
I personally don't believe he wore lifts.
He posture was pretty bad though and maybe that made him look shorter?
It was quite obvious that he was still drinking in the last decade of his life.
I personally don't believe he wore lifts.
He posture was pretty bad though and maybe that made him look shorter?
It was quite obvious that he was still drinking in the last decade of his life.
Ciaran said on 28/Nov/13
Harris was wearing built up shoes in "Patriot Games". He always wore special shoes in movies and in real life.
Although I do agree with your assessment of his career, there's no doubt Harris largely wasted his talent and by the time he was in demand again in Hollywood it was too late for him to be anything more than a character actor.
Harris was wearing built up shoes in "Patriot Games". He always wore special shoes in movies and in real life.
Although I do agree with your assessment of his career, there's no doubt Harris largely wasted his talent and by the time he was in demand again in Hollywood it was too late for him to be anything more than a character actor.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 24/Nov/13
He had 2in on Harrison Ford for crying out loud! That and he appeared about 2in shorter than Conan O'Brien in 1998.
These 5ft11 claims really are pathetic.
He had 2in on Harrison Ford for crying out loud! That and he appeared about 2in shorter than Conan O'Brien in 1998.
These 5ft11 claims really are pathetic.
Charlie said on 5/Nov/13
Laurece Harvey was six foot and Harris looked about the same as him in "The Long and the Short and the Tall", a very studio-bound war film made in 1960.
Laurece Harvey was six foot and Harris looked about the same as him in "The Long and the Short and the Tall", a very studio-bound war film made in 1960.
Ciaran said on 24/Oct/13
Richard Harris was never 6'1" even with clever shoes. He was 5'11" maximum.
Richard Harris was never 6'1" even with clever shoes. He was 5'11" maximum.
John said on 23/Oct/13
Harris always wore lifts after he became famous. In "The Wreck of the Mary Deare" he was four inches shorter than Charlton Heston and Gary Cooper.
Harris always wore lifts after he became famous. In "The Wreck of the Mary Deare" he was four inches shorter than Charlton Heston and Gary Cooper.
Liam said on 23/Oct/13
I saw Harris at a New York fundraiser for NORAID in the late 1970s and he was definitely wearing built up shoes. I doubt if he was even six feet tall.
I saw Harris at a New York fundraiser for NORAID in the late 1970s and he was definitely wearing built up shoes. I doubt if he was even six feet tall.
Andrew said on 23/Oct/13
I met Richard at the Coal Hole pub in London 2000 when he was nearly seventy, he was definitely less than six foot.
I met Richard at the Coal Hole pub in London 2000 when he was nearly seventy, he was definitely less than six foot.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/Oct/13
I doubt he wore lifts. Even in the Harry Potter movies he looked a solid 6ft1
I doubt he wore lifts. Even in the Harry Potter movies he looked a solid 6ft1
John said on 11/Oct/13
Harris wore lifts in "The Wild Geese", a film he hated, so he would look the same height as Roger Moore.
In "The Wreck of the May Deare" you can see he was only 5'11" without lifts.
Harris wore lifts in "The Wild Geese", a film he hated, so he would look the same height as Roger Moore.
In "The Wreck of the May Deare" you can see he was only 5'11" without lifts.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Sep/13
@Jake: 1.83 m- 1.85 m: that might be closer. But, was he still 6ft1 range toward the end of his life?
He still looked around it in movies.
@Jake: 1.83 m- 1.85 m: that might be closer. But, was he still 6ft1 range toward the end of his life?
He still looked around it in movies.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Aug/13
Watching Unforgiven I'd have said he was 6ft1-6ft2.
Very close to Hackman
Watching Unforgiven I'd have said he was 6ft1-6ft2.
Very close to Hackman
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Jul/13
Well, if Moore's peak height is correct then Harris was 187cm also
Well, if Moore's peak height is correct then Harris was 187cm also
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