Richard Armitage's Height
6ft 2 ½ (189.2 cm)
British actor best known for playing Thorin Oakenshield in the Hobbit trilogy and for films such as Into the Storm and TV series Spooks and Robin Hood.
Photos by PR Photos
I'm 6-foot-2 1/2.
Why would they want a six-foot-two actor to play a dwarf?
Photos by PR Photos
Also, we spent most of the shoot much bigger than a 6-foot-2 guy. I mean, I had lifts in my shoes, I was wider, I was taller, and bigger-haired.
I arrive and, yes, was first greeted by Sam. Firstly, he was tall; for a moment I thought, Is this swine taller than me? [Sam: Yes!] I'm used to being the tallest person on set and its a source of great pride that Richard Armitage had to have lifts in his shoes to get him to my height in The Hobbit, even though we were both dwarves!
-- Graham McTavish
Were you surprised to be cast as Thorin, a dwarf, in The Hobbit, given you're 6ft 2in?
Yes! I'm actually 6ft 3in - I think I have grown through doing Pilates. I was really baffled when my agent said that they wanted to audition me for a short dwarf.
-- Metro, 2021 (Jun 22)
Even the biggest names have to fight for the roles they want. People are expecting to see something they've seen before, and when I go to auditions, the directors are surprised to see that I'm almost 6'3'' and not 4'11''
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Average Guess (81 Votes)
6ft 2.29in (188.7cm)
6ft 2.29in (188.7cm)
QM6'1.5"QM said on 4/Dec/22
No less than 188cms. Average guess is very correct!
Big guy, probably the same height as Adam Driver!
No less than 188cms. Average guess is very correct!
Big guy, probably the same height as Adam Driver!
onspurt said on 5/Aug/22
189.5
189.5
Tys da 5'11 said on 2/Jul/22
Graham must be pretty competitive with his height to say all that about Richard and not even be as tall let alone taller.
Graham must be pretty competitive with his height to say all that about Richard and not even be as tall let alone taller.
V for 1984 said on 24/Jan/22
James Bond choice. Listing correct
James Bond choice. Listing correct
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/Jan/22
If Armitage is 6ft3, Pace is almost 6ft5
If Armitage is 6ft3, Pace is almost 6ft5
Hyper said on 16/Nov/21
Since Rob met Lee Pace and confirmed Lee Pace is like Jared Padelecki, this listing is perfectly fine.
Since Rob met Lee Pace and confirmed Lee Pace is like Jared Padelecki, this listing is perfectly fine.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Nov/21
I suppose he does have a chance of hitting 6ft3 at 9:00am...maybe did once get it
I suppose he does have a chance of hitting 6ft3 at 9:00am...maybe did once get it
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/Nov/21
Rob, is 6ft3 arguable for Richard?
Editor Rob
Rob, is 6ft3 arguable for Richard?
Editor RobI think 6ft 2.5 is still fair. Maybe he once got closer to 6ft 2.75 and got called about 6ft 3 or something like that.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 3/Nov/21
Only an inch shorter than Lee Pace? I struggle to see it in these photos...maybe not a full 2in between them either though
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But then here he has the edge over Lee!
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Should get 6ft3 easily enough out of bed...maybe he did measure close to it once early
Only an inch shorter than Lee Pace? I struggle to see it in these photos...maybe not a full 2in between them either though
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But then here he has the edge over Lee!
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Should get 6ft3 easily enough out of bed...maybe he did measure close to it once early
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 31/Oct/21
Rob, Armitage claims 6ft3 in this interview
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States that he grew an inch by doing Pilates...not sure what to make of that one!
Editor Rob
Rob, Armitage claims 6ft3 in this interview
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States that he grew an inch by doing Pilates...not sure what to make of that one!
Editor RobYes, it's interesting although the Pilates site put in the inch part because he'd been described 6ft 2 in the question, I'll add it at the top.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Oct/21
Rob, here are some photos of McTavish and Armitage
Click Here similar here but Richard's leaning in a bit
Click Here Graham's easily at least an inch shorter
Click Here but then Graham has the edge here!
All and all, I'd probably still place my bet on Richard measuring taller back to back but then you're yet to meet him...
Editor Rob
Rob, here are some photos of McTavish and Armitage
Click Here similar here but Richard's leaning in a bit
Click Here Graham's easily at least an inch shorter
Click Here but then Graham has the edge here!
All and all, I'd probably still place my bet on Richard measuring taller back to back but then you're yet to meet him...
Editor RobI'd give Artimage the advantage
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 26/Oct/21
Editor Rob: I'm not sure I believe it :) There may be some behind scenes footage of those guys in training.
Graham has lost a little though and peak may have measured a little over the 6ft2 mark. Richard you could is more around that himself and perhaps measures 6ft2½ before lunch?
It's interesting how Graham claims 6ft3 while Richard has generally stuck to 6ft2 with that one 6ft2½ claim
Editor Rob: I'm not sure I believe it :) There may be some behind scenes footage of those guys in training.
Graham has lost a little though and peak may have measured a little over the 6ft2 mark. Richard you could is more around that himself and perhaps measures 6ft2½ before lunch?
It's interesting how Graham claims 6ft3 while Richard has generally stuck to 6ft2 with that one 6ft2½ claim
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 24/Oct/21
Rob, what do you make of Graham's account of Richard needing lifts to match him in height?
Editor Rob
Rob, what do you make of Graham's account of Richard needing lifts to match him in height?
Editor RobI'm not sure I believe it :) There may be some behind scenes footage of those guys in training.
Hyper said on 22/Oct/21
Rob, is it me or did this guy age well?
He’s in his 50’s and he still doesn’t look much different.
Editor Rob
Rob, is it me or did this guy age well?
He’s in his 50’s and he still doesn’t look much different.
Editor RobHe's holding up well at 50.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 11/Oct/21
@Progking184: It's the grey area between tall and very tall
At that height you should start to stand out in a crowd slightly but not overly so...still not enough for a lot of dudes you will still have the nerve to claim 6ft4 and even 6ft5!
@Progking184: It's the grey area between tall and very tall
At that height you should start to stand out in a crowd slightly but not overly so...still not enough for a lot of dudes you will still have the nerve to claim 6ft4 and even 6ft5!
Hyper said on 24/Sep/21
Rob, I looked at this guy. For a second I thought he looked somewhat lean until you mentioned he did have a huge head.
It does affect his proportions though.
Rob, I looked at this guy. For a second I thought he looked somewhat lean until you mentioned he did have a huge head.
It does affect his proportions though.
Progking184 said on 20/Jun/21
As listed, 6'2.5 is kind of a big height, strong tall and sometimes very tall. He probably gets many 6'4 guesses
As listed, 6'2.5 is kind of a big height, strong tall and sometimes very tall. He probably gets many 6'4 guesses
Ivana said on 13/Jun/21
@PLB: No. Your reasoning is very flawed, since there are plenty of short actors who are very attractive.
The reason they needed tall men to play Dwarves was because Hobbits are shorter than Dwarves, they were trying to make the Hobbits (or one Hobbit, in this case, Bilbo) look smaller.
So, while Martin Freeman is a short guy, with the amount of screentime he spends next to the Dwarf actors, they had to be tall to make him look even shorter.
Same thing in The Lord of the Rings movies - John Rhys-Davies is a tall and generally big guy (6'1").
@PLB: No. Your reasoning is very flawed, since there are plenty of short actors who are very attractive.
The reason they needed tall men to play Dwarves was because Hobbits are shorter than Dwarves, they were trying to make the Hobbits (or one Hobbit, in this case, Bilbo) look smaller.
So, while Martin Freeman is a short guy, with the amount of screentime he spends next to the Dwarf actors, they had to be tall to make him look even shorter.
Same thing in The Lord of the Rings movies - John Rhys-Davies is a tall and generally big guy (6'1").
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 13/May/21
With Pace now at 6ft4, this height is actually more feasible...
With Pace now at 6ft4, this height is actually more feasible...
berta said on 21/Mar/21
same height as ryan reynolds
same height as ryan reynolds
Bobadob said on 9/Nov/20
Perfect for bond yeah. 6-2.5
Perfect for bond yeah. 6-2.5
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Oct/20
6ft2-2½ is likelier for Richard than 6ft2½-3
6ft2-2½ is likelier for Richard than 6ft2½-3
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Oct/20
Lee should get 6ft4 if this guy's height isn't gonna change.
Lee should get 6ft4 if this guy's height isn't gonna change.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 22/Aug/20
🎂🎁🎈🍻Happy Birthday Richard!🍻🎈🎁🎂
Here's wishing Richard Armitage a terrific time on his 49th Birthday.
6ft2.5 😁👍
🎂🎁🎈🍻🎂🎁🎈🍻🎂🎁🎈🍻🎂🎁🎈🍻
🎂🎁🎈🍻Happy Birthday Richard!🍻🎈🎁🎂
Here's wishing Richard Armitage a terrific time on his 49th Birthday.
6ft2.5 😁👍
🎂🎁🎈🍻🎂🎁🎈🍻🎂🎁🎈🍻🎂🎁🎈🍻
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 14/Jul/20
6'2.25" for Armitage since Lee Pace had no chance to get an upgrade by Rob.
6'2.25" for Armitage since Lee Pace had no chance to get an upgrade by Rob.
Jam Cherry said on 27/Jun/20
189.5 cm is a strong possibility
189.5 cm is a strong possibility
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/May/20
I think he'd clear over 6ft2 quite honestly.
I think he'd clear over 6ft2 quite honestly.
Jkiller said on 22/Apr/20
I believe he's 6'2.5 like he states himself, seem honest and legit.
I believe he's 6'2.5 like he states himself, seem honest and legit.
Cockstride said on 12/Apr/20
Imo the absolute best to get the bond role. 6-2.5 legit
Imo the absolute best to get the bond role. 6-2.5 legit
TheBat said on 13/Dec/19
Always a true 6'2.5"
Always a true 6'2.5"
Eric W Tam said on 2/Dec/19
Respect to him for not claiming 6'3, hell if he is 1.89 m throughout the day, he probably wakes up 1.91 m which comfortably clears 6'3. He gets 6'2.4 from me.
Respect to him for not claiming 6'3, hell if he is 1.89 m throughout the day, he probably wakes up 1.91 m which comfortably clears 6'3. He gets 6'2.4 from me.
Yang (5 footer 8, 172-173) said on 13/Aug/19
Yes. One of true lister as well like Nik said. Nothing less than 6ft 2 like Ashtair Cook. Most of time, it seems like many 6ft 2 guys claimed his true height unlike 5ft 9 guy claimed to be 6 footer or so!!!!!
Yes. One of true lister as well like Nik said. Nothing less than 6ft 2 like Ashtair Cook. Most of time, it seems like many 6ft 2 guys claimed his true height unlike 5ft 9 guy claimed to be 6 footer or so!!!!!
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 6/Aug/19
@Importer I mean by Armitage looks very close features with Hugh Jackman so its a next candidate to take over him if possible he get chosen by marvel.
@Importer I mean by Armitage looks very close features with Hugh Jackman so its a next candidate to take over him if possible he get chosen by marvel.
Nik said on 5/Aug/19
It's interesting that he claimed to be 6'2"!
It's interesting that he claimed to be 6'2"!
Importer said on 23/Jul/19
Junior, comic book Wolverine is 5'3. Hugh Jackman was just one exception, the next actor best be comic book accurate if you ask me.
Junior, comic book Wolverine is 5'3. Hugh Jackman was just one exception, the next actor best be comic book accurate if you ask me.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 23/Jul/19
I think he’s this height a little earlier in the day. I’d put him on the same as Affleck
I think he’s this height a little earlier in the day. I’d put him on the same as Affleck
179cm guy said on 25/Jun/19
Rob, I think that Richard is in need of a sparing downgrade. You've said in the past that 6'2.5 might be more of a mid-morning range for him, implying that he might be more of a strong six-two than a weak six-three.
He didn't look all that much taller than Hugo Weaving: ( Click Here )
He also met Prince Williams and said that he was impressed by his height: ( Click Here )
He also doesn't appear to have a full 4 inches on Orlando Bloom: ( Click Here ) ( Click Here )
Lee Pace appears to have a consistent 4cm on him: ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here )
He also looks closer to 6'2 than 6'3 next 6'0ish Luke Evans: ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here )
Will you please give Richard a quarter inch downgrade Rob?
Editor Rob
Rob, I think that Richard is in need of a sparing downgrade. You've said in the past that 6'2.5 might be more of a mid-morning range for him, implying that he might be more of a strong six-two than a weak six-three.
He didn't look all that much taller than Hugo Weaving: ( Click Here )
He also met Prince Williams and said that he was impressed by his height: ( Click Here )
He also doesn't appear to have a full 4 inches on Orlando Bloom: ( Click Here ) ( Click Here )
Lee Pace appears to have a consistent 4cm on him: ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here )
He also looks closer to 6'2 than 6'3 next 6'0ish Luke Evans: ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here ) ( Click Here )
Will you please give Richard a quarter inch downgrade Rob?
Editor RobHe could be a guy who stretched up near 6ft 2.5...but 6ft 2 flat is plausible afternoon for him.
Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 6/Mar/19
Armitage could be best to played the next Wolverine.
Armitage could be best to played the next Wolverine.
TheBat said on 21/Oct/18
Perfect listing, definitely 6'2.5"! He was my main choice for Batman before Ben Affleck was cast.
Perfect listing, definitely 6'2.5"! He was my main choice for Batman before Ben Affleck was cast.
Sandy Cowell said on 28/Jun/18
At 6ft2.5, I can't see Richard ever being cast as a hobbit!
That's exactly what he can have from me.
At 6ft2.5, I can't see Richard ever being cast as a hobbit!
That's exactly what he can have from me.
Dream(5'9.5 said on 22/Apr/18
Rob, probably 6’2 3/8ths?”
Editor Rob
Rob, probably 6’2 3/8ths?”
Editor RobHe might measure it.
Yht said on 18/Apr/18
He has a very good posture.
He has a very good posture.
PLB said on 19/Feb/18
Why have a tall man play a dwarf? It's simple dwarves (and giants) are ugly. The most common kind of dwarf is Achondroplasia. Peter Dinklage from "Games of Thrones" has this. Most Giants like "Andre The Giant" have Acromegaly. Normal people are seen by normal people as attractive. Those with genetic of environmental diseases are seen as ugly.
So if you want to have a handsome heroic dwarf it is better to start with a normal person and make them appear tiny through movie magic.
Armitage is a hell of an actor. I always thought he should be the next James Bond. Still do.
The best height for a leading man in films is in the range of 6'2" to 6'4".
Why have a tall man play a dwarf? It's simple dwarves (and giants) are ugly. The most common kind of dwarf is Achondroplasia. Peter Dinklage from "Games of Thrones" has this. Most Giants like "Andre The Giant" have Acromegaly. Normal people are seen by normal people as attractive. Those with genetic of environmental diseases are seen as ugly.
So if you want to have a handsome heroic dwarf it is better to start with a normal person and make them appear tiny through movie magic.
Armitage is a hell of an actor. I always thought he should be the next James Bond. Still do.
The best height for a leading man in films is in the range of 6'2" to 6'4".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 16/Feb/18
Like Affleck, he doesn't go below 6ft2
Like Affleck, he doesn't go below 6ft2
Duncan said on 25/Jan/18
Hi Rob, I just came across this photo of Armitage and Prince William, who's listed as roughly the same height with Armitage. You could easily do an image search of these two guys online.
Prince William seems significantly taller than Armitage and you could see that from the way Armitage is looking up at him. He had even commented that he was impressed by William's height.
Hugo Weaving also appears to be taller than Armitage and he's listed as shorter than Armitage at 6ft2:
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What do you think?
Editor Rob
Hi Rob, I just came across this photo of Armitage and Prince William, who's listed as roughly the same height with Armitage. You could easily do an image search of these two guys online.
Prince William seems significantly taller than Armitage and you could see that from the way Armitage is looking up at him. He had even commented that he was impressed by William's height.
Hugo Weaving also appears to be taller than Armitage and he's listed as shorter than Armitage at 6ft2:
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What do you think?
Editor RobI'd say at times Richard does look just 6ft 2 flat, he may well be 6ft 2.5 more like before mid-day.
But that photo in the new zealand paper isn't really helpful, you can see the full photo here. He's losing 5 inches in height there.
But that photo in the new zealand paper isn't really helpful, you can see the full photo here. He's losing 5 inches in height there.
brian said on 4/Jan/18
he look about 2 inches taller than 6 foot max look Luke Evans.My guess is he isnt above 6'2
he look about 2 inches taller than 6 foot max look Luke Evans.My guess is he isnt above 6'2
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 27/Nov/17
Out of bed: 190.6cm
Before bed: 188.7cm
Very strong 6ft2 guy at his lowest. This is still an okay listing for him because he would be this for a fair amount of the day but 6ft2 flat would be an injustice...
Out of bed: 190.6cm
Before bed: 188.7cm
Very strong 6ft2 guy at his lowest. This is still an okay listing for him because he would be this for a fair amount of the day but 6ft2 flat would be an injustice...
Sandy Cowell said on 11/Nov/17
I wonder how many times Richard has encountered 'Armitage' jokes in his lifetime? Rather him than me!
Richard can have a very impressive 6ft2.5!
And NO rude emojis! 😉
Alright, just for my friend Gladstone Screwer:
🌽🐡🐟🐠
I wonder how many times Richard has encountered 'Armitage' jokes in his lifetime? Rather him than me!
Richard can have a very impressive 6ft2.5!
And NO rude emojis! 😉
Alright, just for my friend Gladstone Screwer:
🌽🐡🐟🐠
Junior said on 30/Oct/17
Lee Pace could look 1.5" taller than Armitage than just 1.25".
Lee Pace could look 1.5" taller than Armitage than just 1.25".
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Oct/17
Agreed. It would be his low. This mark is still fine for him aswell.
Agreed. It would be his low. This mark is still fine for him aswell.
Dreampuffe(5'9.5") said on 21/Oct/17
6’2.25” works well, but I can’t see any lower than that. He hold a very well with Lee Pace (who towers a lot of actors.)
6’2.25” works well, but I can’t see any lower than that. He hold a very well with Lee Pace (who towers a lot of actors.)
Anonymous said on 6/Oct/17
190.5 cm /6'3" morning.
188.5 cm /6'2.25" night.
190.5 cm /6'3" morning.
188.5 cm /6'2.25" night.
Slim said on 11/Sep/17
A strong 6'2" guy.
A strong 6'2" guy.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Sep/17
Rob, how about a switch to 6ft2¼?
Fits right in with his two claims. We're yet to hear him come out with 6ft3
Editor Rob
Rob, how about a switch to 6ft2¼?
Fits right in with his two claims. We're yet to hear him come out with 6ft3
Editor Rob it's possible...he might have got a 6ft 2.5 at 11am, and maybe drops a fraction more after lunch
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/Aug/17
He does look near 6ft3 w/h Evans
He does look near 6ft3 w/h Evans
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/Jun/17
Armitage might give a taller impression than Hartley because he's got better posture but I'd say they're about even. Both look 188-189cm zone
Armitage might give a taller impression than Hartley because he's got better posture but I'd say they're about even. Both look 188-189cm zone
S.J.H said on 12/Jun/17
I hope Armitage would be the next Wolverine after jackman retire for his Marvel role
I hope Armitage would be the next Wolverine after jackman retire for his Marvel role
Mark(5'9.25") said on 7/Jun/17
Well, he certainly does have a big head the more I look at him.
Rob, I wouldn't go lower than 188 cm though.
Well, he certainly does have a big head the more I look at him.
Rob, I wouldn't go lower than 188 cm though.
Mark(5'9.25 said on 2/Jun/17
Rob, who do you think would measure taller, Justin Hartley or Richard Armitage?
Editor Rob
Rob, who do you think would measure taller, Justin Hartley or Richard Armitage?
Editor Rob tough one to say...at times I think Armitage doesn't seem over 6ft 2, but it can because he has a big head I feel.
Mark(5'9.25 said on 20/May/17
I would say Armitage would measure slightly taller than Peak Hugh Jackman. no more than a cm taller. He's not towered by Lee Pace who would be a full 6'4".
I would say Armitage would measure slightly taller than Peak Hugh Jackman. no more than a cm taller. He's not towered by Lee Pace who would be a full 6'4".
BT said on 4/Apr/17
Seen him with Andrew Lincoln, Rob? He looks more 6'2 flat here: Click Here, not impossible he measures a little over it though.
Seen him with Andrew Lincoln, Rob? He looks more 6'2 flat here: Click Here, not impossible he measures a little over it though.
S.J.H said on 3/Apr/17
I keep feel like that armitage look almost identical to a peak hugh jackman with the same buff look/shapes and height.
I keep feel like that armitage look almost identical to a peak hugh jackman with the same buff look/shapes and height.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 15/Feb/17
6ft2¼ for him might work better. Same neighbourhood as Affleck, Reddick and Reynolds
6ft2¼ for him might work better. Same neighbourhood as Affleck, Reddick and Reynolds
Mark(5'9.25 said on 13/Feb/17
Rob, how would Richard Armitage compare to Michael Phelps, Brandon Routh, and Charleston Heston?
Editor Rob
Rob, how would Richard Armitage compare to Michael Phelps, Brandon Routh, and Charleston Heston?
Editor Rob at times, I think he only looks a 6ft 2 guy, but then, he does have a decent sized head, which makes him not stand out as a big 6ft 2 and change guy.
Mark said on 22/Oct/16
This guy needs to be James Bond!
This guy needs to be James Bond!
Mark said on 30/Sep/16
I think 6'2.6" would be fine, but he only looks an inch shorter than Lee Pace who I believe is a legit 6'4".
I think 6'2.6" would be fine, but he only looks an inch shorter than Lee Pace who I believe is a legit 6'4".
Mark said on 22/Sep/16
@Alex Don't worry dude. I knew it was a joke. :P.
In all seriousness, Armitage could be 6'2.75".
His comment about 'why would they want a six foot two actor to play a dwarf' is hilarious!
@Alex Don't worry dude. I knew it was a joke. :P.
In all seriousness, Armitage could be 6'2.75".
His comment about 'why would they want a six foot two actor to play a dwarf' is hilarious!
Johan said on 3/Sep/16
Had no real idea who this guy was, I mean he plays a dwarf in the only movie I have seen with him :)
Still I read he is in the running for James Bond and he does have the look for it.
Had no real idea who this guy was, I mean he plays a dwarf in the only movie I have seen with him :)
Still I read he is in the running for James Bond and he does have the look for it.
Alex said on 1/Sep/16
Mark really dude??? Johno's comment was a joke and besides the point Mckellen and cumberbatch didnt play dwarves or hobbits; hell cumberbatch played a dragon
Mark really dude??? Johno's comment was a joke and besides the point Mckellen and cumberbatch didnt play dwarves or hobbits; hell cumberbatch played a dragon
Mark said on 21/Aug/16
Rob, what would be Armitage's morning height range?
189/191
189.5/191.5
190/192
188.5/190.5
188/190
Rob, what would be Armitage's morning height range?
189/191
189.5/191.5
190/192
188.5/190.5
188/190
Mark said on 21/Aug/16
Johno REALLY LOL?! Dude. That was special effects. Where in the world did you even think about 4'11"?
We should downgrade poor Ian Mckellen to 3'10" and Martin Freeman to 3'6" and Benedict Cumbatch to 3'11"
Johno REALLY LOL?! Dude. That was special effects. Where in the world did you even think about 4'11"?
We should downgrade poor Ian Mckellen to 3'10" and Martin Freeman to 3'6" and Benedict Cumbatch to 3'11"
Johno said on 15/Aug/16
Saw him in the Hobbit ------ 4'11 at best.
Saw him in the Hobbit ------ 4'11 at best.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 10/Aug/16
Armitage I think generally looks in that 6ft2-2½ zone and occasionally near 6ft3. Lowest I'd give him is 6ft2¼ which could be on the money since it's between his two claims.
Bond producers seriously need to give this guy a call.
Armitage I think generally looks in that 6ft2-2½ zone and occasionally near 6ft3. Lowest I'd give him is 6ft2¼ which could be on the money since it's between his two claims.
Bond producers seriously need to give this guy a call.
Mark said on 16/Jul/16
Rampage I do believe Lee Pace as a 6'4" and would definitely measure over 6'4" in the morning.
Armitage should be the next James Bond.
Rampage I do believe Lee Pace as a 6'4" and would definitely measure over 6'4" in the morning.
Armitage should be the next James Bond.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 5/Jul/16
Looks 1-2in below Pace who could be a full 6ft4.
Looks 1-2in below Pace who could be a full 6ft4.
Mark said on 5/Jun/16
Honest 6'2.5" He holds well with Lee Pace who towers almost everyone!
Honest 6'2.5" He holds well with Lee Pace who towers almost everyone!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/May/16
He should the next 007...
He should the next 007...
Crane said on 24/Apr/16
@Rampage He will definitely edge out Ryan. Armitage is a true 6'2.5", Reynolds isn't.
@Rampage He will definitely edge out Ryan. Armitage is a true 6'2.5", Reynolds isn't.
Aza said on 28/Feb/16
He could be 75 inches when he wakes up.
He could be 75 inches when he wakes up.
Jessica said on 28/Feb/16
I think the height is correct. He's a legit 6'2, but I think his listed weight is off. There is something wrong with his weight being listed in the 160's. At his height, he would be a total bean pole. He's got a nice athletic build and while he may be thin, It would just seem he couldn't weigh in at the purported weight. Think.. most freshman college QB's are his height, but weigh around 180-190 range and they are super skinny before they start maturing and packing on the pounds. The 6'2 height is correct, but the weight is definitely off.
I think the height is correct. He's a legit 6'2, but I think his listed weight is off. There is something wrong with his weight being listed in the 160's. At his height, he would be a total bean pole. He's got a nice athletic build and while he may be thin, It would just seem he couldn't weigh in at the purported weight. Think.. most freshman college QB's are his height, but weigh around 180-190 range and they are super skinny before they start maturing and packing on the pounds. The 6'2 height is correct, but the weight is definitely off.
S.J.H said on 21/Feb/16
6'2.25 and 6'2.5 might be right
6'2.25 and 6'2.5 might be right
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 18/Jan/16
Rob, do you think this guy would edge out Ryan Reynolds?
Editor Rob
Rob, do you think this guy would edge out Ryan Reynolds?
Editor Rob I think he can look anywhere in 6ft 2-2.5 range, Reynolds too can at times look a big 6ft 2
5'5 said on 30/Dec/15
This height is correct. He's tall, beautiful, and looks like Hugh Jackman's twin!
This height is correct. He's tall, beautiful, and looks like Hugh Jackman's twin!
Sam said on 27/Oct/15
Seemed to bulk up during his Hannibal arc, in the final confrontation against Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen he looked noticeably big in comparison to those guys, hence it took both of their characters to physically overtake him,
Seemed to bulk up during his Hannibal arc, in the final confrontation against Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen he looked noticeably big in comparison to those guys, hence it took both of their characters to physically overtake him,
Mobster Lobster Gal said on 9/Aug/15
I'm not an expert when it comes to guessing men's weights, but 165 lbs. seems low. I know he's naturally very slim, but with his height and the amount of muscle he has (mostly upper body) I would've guessed he weighs no less than 180-185 lbs.
I'm not an expert when it comes to guessing men's weights, but 165 lbs. seems low. I know he's naturally very slim, but with his height and the amount of muscle he has (mostly upper body) I would've guessed he weighs no less than 180-185 lbs.
Sam said on 6/Aug/15
Looks really skinny and tall recently on Hannibal, don't know he looks as lean as he does, I know Tom Noonan and Ralph Fiennes beefed up for the part of Francis Dollarhyde (I think Armitage had limited prep time), but an interesting interpretation. My interest in the show varies, I respect their artistry but some of their changes are more confounding than entertaining, their Hannibal too superhuman.
Looks really skinny and tall recently on Hannibal, don't know he looks as lean as he does, I know Tom Noonan and Ralph Fiennes beefed up for the part of Francis Dollarhyde (I think Armitage had limited prep time), but an interesting interpretation. My interest in the show varies, I respect their artistry but some of their changes are more confounding than entertaining, their Hannibal too superhuman.
Rusty 190cm said on 11/Jun/15
Strong 6'2" for sure.
Strong 6'2" for sure.
amana said on 7/Mar/15
My dreamy boy Mr.Armitage is a handsome smart boy and I really love him.m from bangladesh but I really like this tall boy.i wish I could meet him and see him once.i wanna be somethin to him.i also like his way of act.when I see him in tv,i imagine myself with him :) I m crazy loving him.
My dreamy boy Mr.Armitage is a handsome smart boy and I really love him.m from bangladesh but I really like this tall boy.i wish I could meet him and see him once.i wanna be somethin to him.i also like his way of act.when I see him in tv,i imagine myself with him :) I m crazy loving him.
joe 192cm said on 24/Jan/15
6´2.5-6´3
6´2.5-6´3
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 20/Nov/14
"Richard Armitage's height is 6ft 2¼in (189cm)"
He can look 6ft3 at times but mostly strong 6ft2 range
"Richard Armitage's height is 6ft 2¼in (189cm)"
He can look 6ft3 at times but mostly strong 6ft2 range
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Oct/14
Rob, is it possible for him o be somewhere between his two claims?
Editor Rob
Rob, is it possible for him o be somewhere between his two claims?
Editor Rob quite possible, sometimes a person could measure and then at times say one mark and other times go with the other, say he was 6ft 2 3/8ths or something.
Judd said on 22/Sep/14
wow, i would never have bet that he was that height...i am used to see him not taller than 5'0" in the hobbit trilogy
wow, i would never have bet that he was that height...i am used to see him not taller than 5'0" in the hobbit trilogy
PLB said on 31/Jul/14
When they finally let him play to his full height, he's my candidate for the next Bond.
There is something to be said for 6'2" being the optimum height for a male movie star.
When they finally let him play to his full height, he's my candidate for the next Bond.
There is something to be said for 6'2" being the optimum height for a male movie star.
Joe said on 6/Jun/14
Look at those heels.Why aren't his pants coming down the leg.
Look at those heels.Why aren't his pants coming down the leg.
John said on 2/Apr/14
@ Elizabeth Renant
Agreed, Armitage is no less than flat 6'2", maybe a shade over even. Also agreed on Daniel Craig. Since when is 5'10" 'short'. He's no giant and he is much shorter than the other Bonds, but he looks totally average height unless he's with some goon. Great Bond too.
@ Elizabeth Renant
Agreed, Armitage is no less than flat 6'2", maybe a shade over even. Also agreed on Daniel Craig. Since when is 5'10" 'short'. He's no giant and he is much shorter than the other Bonds, but he looks totally average height unless he's with some goon. Great Bond too.
Elizabeth Renant said on 27/Mar/14
Looks a solid 6'2" to me - he stacked up quite tall in the "Divine Proportion" episode of one of the Lynley episodes against equally tall Nathaniel Parker. And he is a dish. Surprised he wasn't considered for Bond although I admire what Craig's done with it (comment below about Craig being a "dwarf" notwithstanding - and I've seen Craig in person buying groceries here in New Mexico, and while not tall, he's hardly unusually short).
Looks a solid 6'2" to me - he stacked up quite tall in the "Divine Proportion" episode of one of the Lynley episodes against equally tall Nathaniel Parker. And he is a dish. Surprised he wasn't considered for Bond although I admire what Craig's done with it (comment below about Craig being a "dwarf" notwithstanding - and I've seen Craig in person buying groceries here in New Mexico, and while not tall, he's hardly unusually short).
Sasha said on 16/Jan/14
By the way, very few people bother about differing the morning and evening measurements. And not many people know about difference in those measurings. So, maybe, once Richard measured himself in the morning and got 6'2.5". Later he measured again and got 6'2". He might consider his first measuring as not very precise. So he started to claim 6'2". But the real matter was in the different times of day, when Richard measured. Rob prefers to list evening height, because he lists himself with his evening height. :) And for the evening Richard's height 6'2" fits better.
By the way, very few people bother about differing the morning and evening measurements. And not many people know about difference in those measurings. So, maybe, once Richard measured himself in the morning and got 6'2.5". Later he measured again and got 6'2". He might consider his first measuring as not very precise. So he started to claim 6'2". But the real matter was in the different times of day, when Richard measured. Rob prefers to list evening height, because he lists himself with his evening height. :) And for the evening Richard's height 6'2" fits better.
Sasha said on 16/Jan/14
In The Hobbit movie he looks as tall as 6'2" Graham McTavish. So, I mean, 6'2" is more accurate for Richard Armitage. (Or McTavish is taller, but in the photo with Rob Graham is barely 6'2".)
In The Hobbit movie he looks as tall as 6'2" Graham McTavish. So, I mean, 6'2" is more accurate for Richard Armitage. (Or McTavish is taller, but in the photo with Rob Graham is barely 6'2".)
cole said on 27/Dec/13
Claiming 6'2, and looks around that mark, maybe even less at times. I think 6'1.75 - 6'2 zone.
Claiming 6'2, and looks around that mark, maybe even less at times. I think 6'1.75 - 6'2 zone.
cole said on 18/Dec/13
Doesn't look quite 6'2.5 with Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood in premiere-pics, maybe closer to 6'2 flat. He's bending his head in a few of the shot's I've seen, which makes him appear a little over 6'1. When standing straigt though, 6'2, maybe 6'2.25 is possible. Surely he's not 6'3.
Doesn't look quite 6'2.5 with Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood in premiere-pics, maybe closer to 6'2 flat. He's bending his head in a few of the shot's I've seen, which makes him appear a little over 6'1. When standing straigt though, 6'2, maybe 6'2.25 is possible. Surely he's not 6'3.
Thorin said on 16/Dec/13
he was 1.88 last year. How he growth. i think he is 6' 1 no more than
he was 1.88 last year. How he growth. i think he is 6' 1 no more than
PLB said on 24/Nov/13
I spotted him first in 'The Hobbit'. But then I saw him in this terrific new British TV series 'Strike Back Origins". Would it be impolite to suggest that he a Daniel Craig swap roles? Craig actually is a dwarf isn't he?
I spotted him first in 'The Hobbit'. But then I saw him in this terrific new British TV series 'Strike Back Origins". Would it be impolite to suggest that he a Daniel Craig swap roles? Craig actually is a dwarf isn't he?
Mo said on 15/Jul/13
Tall dark and handsome. Gorgeous
Tall dark and handsome. Gorgeous
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Jun/13
I'm going with 6ft2.25in/189cm, between his two claims
I'm going with 6ft2.25in/189cm, between his two claims
Arch Stanton said on 29/Mar/13
Actually looks 6'4" in the Handsome Stranger episode of the Vicar of Dibley, but I think they altered the angles to make him look even taller. Doesn't look under 189cm, could pass for 6'3".
Actually looks 6'4" in the Handsome Stranger episode of the Vicar of Dibley, but I think they altered the angles to make him look even taller. Doesn't look under 189cm, could pass for 6'3".
gwen6 said on 15/Jan/13
Who cares about his height when you look like that..yum ;o)
@Jayma lol you're dead right, I heard that too. Does he know how tall he is?
Who cares about his height when you look like that..yum ;o)
@Jayma lol you're dead right, I heard that too. Does he know how tall he is?
LOL said on 4/Jan/13
John rhys davies was not 6ft2.... 6ft max rofl
John rhys davies was not 6ft2.... 6ft max rofl
Duhon said on 24/Dec/12
There is actually a benefit to taller actors being cast as dwarves, as in also 6'2" John Rhys Davis who played gimli. The reason being dwarves despite being short as still supposed to be taller than hobbits. You will notice most of the hobbit actors are actually short in real life.
The dwarfs and hobbits actors are shot on the same scale to make them look much smaller than the other humans in the scenes.
There is actually a benefit to taller actors being cast as dwarves, as in also 6'2" John Rhys Davis who played gimli. The reason being dwarves despite being short as still supposed to be taller than hobbits. You will notice most of the hobbit actors are actually short in real life.
The dwarfs and hobbits actors are shot on the same scale to make them look much smaller than the other humans in the scenes.
Jayma said on 19/Dec/12
Yes, Mr Armitage does seem unsure of his own height, which he's mentioned many times in his Hobbit interviews. The one I've heard most is 6'2.5, but he did sneak a 6'3 mention into another interview. Maybe he got tired of mentioning the half and decided to round himself up!
Yes, Mr Armitage does seem unsure of his own height, which he's mentioned many times in his Hobbit interviews. The one I've heard most is 6'2.5, but he did sneak a 6'3 mention into another interview. Maybe he got tired of mentioning the half and decided to round himself up!
Sam said on 10/Dec/12
Definitely a tall guy and a proper 6'2"er. He makes the LOTR primary players look quite short. Ian McKellen seems to be losing some height with age. Kinda funny that Armitage is playing a dwarf in the series:
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Definitely a tall guy and a proper 6'2"er. He makes the LOTR primary players look quite short. Ian McKellen seems to be losing some height with age. Kinda funny that Armitage is playing a dwarf in the series:
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txrafan said on 13/Feb/11
Actually, I've read an interview where he states that he's been 6'4" since he was 14 years old.
Actually, I've read an interview where he states that he's been 6'4" since he was 14 years old.
KiwiKirst said on 6/Jan/11
Phwooooar!!! Richard Armitage is HOT! Can't wait for him to come to NZ to film the Hobbit. Being tall myself I am thrilled to hear that he is 6'2". If he was as short as some of the other leading men on here I would be extremely disappointed!!
Phwooooar!!! Richard Armitage is HOT! Can't wait for him to come to NZ to film the Hobbit. Being tall myself I am thrilled to hear that he is 6'2". If he was as short as some of the other leading men on here I would be extremely disappointed!!
MD said on 2/Dec/10
Rob,
If Richard is 6'2", how tall does that make British actor Andrew Lincoln (of AMC's Walking Dead) in this picture?
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BTW, how about adding Andrew Lincoln?
Editor Rob
Rob,
If Richard is 6'2", how tall does that make British actor Andrew Lincoln (of AMC's Walking Dead) in this picture?
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BTW, how about adding Andrew Lincoln?
Editor Rob he had a scene with daniel craig in enduring love where they looked pretty near in height
superfluous1 said on 25/Jun/09
He looks taller than 6'2". He seems to tower over most everyone in all his productions. Either he's taller or a lot of other actors are shorter than they lead the public to believe. And yes, he's a great actor and easy on the eyes as well.
He looks taller than 6'2". He seems to tower over most everyone in all his productions. Either he's taller or a lot of other actors are shorter than they lead the public to believe. And yes, he's a great actor and easy on the eyes as well.
meg said on 15/Jun/09
great actor
great actor
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