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6ft 1.01in (185.5cm)
6ft 1.01in (185.5cm)
KEwing said on 18/Jun/08
His wife is 5'11". He looked to be slightly taller than her and she had a small heel. I think 6'1" or so would be about right.
His wife is 5'11". He looked to be slightly taller than her and she had a small heel. I think 6'1" or so would be about right.
Viper said on 18/Jun/08
6-1 is his official height and he looks it. Funny how some think hes taller than his official height.
6-1 is his official height and he looks it. Funny how some think hes taller than his official height.
thekiddd said on 17/Jun/08
I doubt he is above 6'1". We will find out his legit height soon because they always measure presidents on the scale barefoot if I am not mistaken.
I doubt he is above 6'1". We will find out his legit height soon because they always measure presidents on the scale barefoot if I am not mistaken.
Joey said on 17/Jun/08
He looked around the same height as Al Gore when Gore endorsed Senator Obama in Detroit.
He looked around the same height as Al Gore when Gore endorsed Senator Obama in Detroit.
Shaun said on 17/Jun/08
He looks 6'2". His father is from Kenya and he has British and Irish-catholic descent on his mother's side through his Great, great, great Grandfather. He will be the next President but it won't be by a landslide. It will be a tough race for him. He should court the Irish vote though, especially, in Boston, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. McCain is too short to be President at 5'7" which he appears to be. The taller candidate invariably wins the Presidential elections.
He looks 6'2". His father is from Kenya and he has British and Irish-catholic descent on his mother's side through his Great, great, great Grandfather. He will be the next President but it won't be by a landslide. It will be a tough race for him. He should court the Irish vote though, especially, in Boston, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. McCain is too short to be President at 5'7" which he appears to be. The taller candidate invariably wins the Presidential elections.
Dnice said on 7/Jun/08
I stood next to him and I figured hes about 6ft- 6'1". Im a tad over 6'1"
I stood next to him and I figured hes about 6ft- 6'1". Im a tad over 6'1"
Hugh said on 6/Jun/08
Does look 6ft2.
Does look 6ft2.
Viper said on 6/Jun/08
He looks 6-1 at most.
He looks 6-1 at most.
Pink said on 5/Jun/08
He's 6'2 .
He's 6'2 .
Will48 said on 5/Jun/08
He's at most 5-9. I know this because I've seen him next to Oprah, and he was only an inch higher. Now, she's 5-6. Guaranteed.
Everyone think he's tall because he's slim and always shot from below by the media who seek to aggrandise him.
The difference in psycological perception between 5-9 and 6-1 is enourmous. 6-1 Obama might win the presidency, 5-9 one surely will lose.
Don't you hate it being so shamelessly manipulated by the media?
He's at most 5-9. I know this because I've seen him next to Oprah, and he was only an inch higher. Now, she's 5-6. Guaranteed.
Everyone think he's tall because he's slim and always shot from below by the media who seek to aggrandise him.
The difference in psycological perception between 5-9 and 6-1 is enourmous. 6-1 Obama might win the presidency, 5-9 one surely will lose.
Don't you hate it being so shamelessly manipulated by the media?
Antron said on 3/Jun/08
No shorter than 6'1." Proof is in the pictures. No way is he 5'11"
No shorter than 6'1." Proof is in the pictures. No way is he 5'11"
Drew said on 22/May/08
He looked only slightly taller than Jay Leno on the Tonight Show.
He looked only slightly taller than Jay Leno on the Tonight Show.
Viper said on 18/May/08
Ive seen Edwards in person and he looked closer to 5-11 than a flat 5-10.
Ive seen Edwards in person and he looked closer to 5-11 than a flat 5-10.
Marc said on 17/May/08
Viper, I have read your reviews on here and you appear to approach gauging someone
Viper, I have read your reviews on here and you appear to approach gauging someone
Bruce said on 14/May/08
i strongly believe he is either 6'1.5" or 6'2" because on the Tyra show he was the same height as Tyra who was in about 6 inch heels(making her around 6'2")
i strongly believe he is either 6'1.5" or 6'2" because on the Tyra show he was the same height as Tyra who was in about 6 inch heels(making her around 6'2")
Bruce said on 14/May/08
he definately has to be this height. this makes me think that his wife migtht definately be 5'11" / 5'11.5" & nothing less than 5'10"
he definately has to be this height. this makes me think that his wife migtht definately be 5'11" / 5'11.5" & nothing less than 5'10"
catwoman said on 14/May/08
Well, I am 5'10" and I shook his hand and had our photo taken together. He is definitely 6'1" or 6'1-1/2" - no question about it. He is just so slender he looks like he'd be MUCH taller!
Well, I am 5'10" and I shook his hand and had our photo taken together. He is definitely 6'1" or 6'1-1/2" - no question about it. He is just so slender he looks like he'd be MUCH taller!
Viper said on 12/May/08
Thats interesting Marc. If Obama is 5-11 then he is the tallest 5-11 guy Ive ever seen.
Thats interesting Marc. If Obama is 5-11 then he is the tallest 5-11 guy Ive ever seen.
Marc said on 11/May/08
Terrell Owens looks to be 3 to 4 inches taller than Barack Obama in a photo on wireimage.com. Fortunately, for us who follow these things, Terrell Owens and other football players have verifiable heights from their evaluations at the NFL Combine. And at the combine, Terrell Owens was measured at 6' 2 3/4". Based on the information available, I have to conclude that Barack Obama is a strong 5'11" with his wife arguably being 5'9". Undoubtedly, 5'9" woman in heels stands out. So this may be why Barack Obama's wife is consistently being labeled at a 6 footer.
Terrell Owens looks to be 3 to 4 inches taller than Barack Obama in a photo on wireimage.com. Fortunately, for us who follow these things, Terrell Owens and other football players have verifiable heights from their evaluations at the NFL Combine. And at the combine, Terrell Owens was measured at 6' 2 3/4". Based on the information available, I have to conclude that Barack Obama is a strong 5'11" with his wife arguably being 5'9". Undoubtedly, 5'9" woman in heels stands out. So this may be why Barack Obama's wife is consistently being labeled at a 6 footer.
Jim said on 9/May/08
Stupid question!
I was measured at just under 6-1 when I was a senior in hs like 17 years ago and I have been that height or greater since then in shoes.
But when I look at people like Obama and Jim Carrey and others they look so much taller than me I find it hard to believe that they are my height.
When you guys are saying they are 6-1 do you mean with shoes on or barefoot?
Jim
Stupid question!
I was measured at just under 6-1 when I was a senior in hs like 17 years ago and I have been that height or greater since then in shoes.
But when I look at people like Obama and Jim Carrey and others they look so much taller than me I find it hard to believe that they are my height.
When you guys are saying they are 6-1 do you mean with shoes on or barefoot?
Jim
Viper said on 28/Apr/08
6-1 1/8 I can buy.
6-1 1/8 I can buy.
Charles D. said on 27/Apr/08
OK. I am his personal tailor, and I know for a fact he measures 6' 1.1/8 "
OK. I am his personal tailor, and I know for a fact he measures 6' 1.1/8 "
sam said on 21/Apr/08
My father and brother (6'4" & 6'7") meet him and estimated him to be about 6'1.5".
My father and brother (6'4" & 6'7") meet him and estimated him to be about 6'1.5".
trueheight said on 20/Apr/08
kinda hard to tell. How tall is GB's PM Gordon Brown?
Rastus, I saw the same meeting, 2in max
He looks .5in taller than Bush - max - let's be generous and peg that at an even 5'11.5. Obama met with him on the same day last week. I'd put Obama at 6'1
If that is the consensus then I think Hillary may be closer to 5'4 b/c at the ABC debate he was easily 8in over her and this is after she most likely has a 1in advantage in footwear.
kinda hard to tell. How tall is GB's PM Gordon Brown?
Rastus, I saw the same meeting, 2in max
He looks .5in taller than Bush - max - let's be generous and peg that at an even 5'11.5. Obama met with him on the same day last week. I'd put Obama at 6'1
If that is the consensus then I think Hillary may be closer to 5'4 b/c at the ABC debate he was easily 8in over her and this is after she most likely has a 1in advantage in footwear.
Rastus said on 17/Apr/08
Just saw him with Gordon Brown and he's got a couple of inches on him. Brown is certainly not less than 5'11" - maybe even 5'11.5" as he had a bit over Bush this week as well. Obama is therefore at least 6' 1" and maybe some change.
Just saw him with Gordon Brown and he's got a couple of inches on him. Brown is certainly not less than 5'11" - maybe even 5'11.5" as he had a bit over Bush this week as well. Obama is therefore at least 6' 1" and maybe some change.
rico said on 16/Apr/08
i was interested so i looked it up.my research says 6'1 1/2 and that matches what most people here say.
i was interested so i looked it up.my research says 6'1 1/2 and that matches what most people here say.
Vlad99 said on 5/Apr/08
He's a strong 6 ft 1, and very handsome too.
He's a strong 6 ft 1, and very handsome too.
annonymous said on 1/Apr/08
he was at my school today, because of fire code they had to stop letting people in, I got to shake his had, was like a foot from him with a fence inbetween. We were at eye level with each other. I'm 6'1 so I think he's got to be that height too.
he was at my school today, because of fire code they had to stop letting people in, I got to shake his had, was like a foot from him with a fence inbetween. We were at eye level with each other. I'm 6'1 so I think he's got to be that height too.
Jake Is Back said on 31/Mar/08
Clinton is 6'1" max these days. He used to be slightly taller.
Clinton is 6'1" max these days. He used to be slightly taller.
GF said on 22/Mar/08
I'm calling 6'2" easy. He's at least Bill Clinton's height who is about that height.
I'm calling 6'2" easy. He's at least Bill Clinton's height who is about that height.
anonymous said on 16/Mar/08
1. first i doubt arnold is 5`11 on a good day.
2. second, this page is on barack obama.
1. first i doubt arnold is 5`11 on a good day.
2. second, this page is on barack obama.
Anonymous said on 15/Mar/08
he came to our school along with other democratic candidates...i shook hands with him but wasnt side by side with him as he was on the stage but he isnt that tall...6'1'' is about right...he's lean
he came to our school along with other democratic candidates...i shook hands with him but wasnt side by side with him as he was on the stage but he isnt that tall...6'1'' is about right...he's lean
Judy said on 11/Mar/08
I met Arnold Schwarzenegger in an elevator in 1992. He's 5'11" on a good day.
I met Arnold Schwarzenegger in an elevator in 1992. He's 5'11" on a good day.
anonymous said on 5/Mar/08
i have trouble believing 6`5. I think he is 6`2 at the max. 6`1 is definetely closer to the truth though.
i have trouble believing 6`5. I think he is 6`2 at the max. 6`1 is definetely closer to the truth though.
anonymous said on 3/Mar/08
is it possible he is 6`1.25-6`1.5?
is it possible he is 6`1.25-6`1.5?
Anonymous said on 1/Mar/08
john kerrys like 6'3 i saw him last night im 6ft and he was at least 2 or 3 inches taller
john kerrys like 6'3 i saw him last night im 6ft and he was at least 2 or 3 inches taller
anonymous said on 24/Feb/08
Here is an interesting photo. Why does obama look taller than John Kerry? Click Here
Here is an interesting photo. Why does obama look taller than John Kerry? Click Here
peli said on 24/Feb/08
he ain't a short guy by any means, check this out. he's much taller than the guys from drowning pool, even the bodyguards.
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he ain't a short guy by any means, check this out. he's much taller than the guys from drowning pool, even the bodyguards.
Click Here
MotownCrystal said on 23/Feb/08
I think he's about 6'1.5. I have seen him in person about 2 yrs. ago and he and my father was at the same height.
I think he's about 6'1.5. I have seen him in person about 2 yrs. ago and he and my father was at the same height.
Deaf Leper said on 16/Feb/08
Looks about 6'1" to me, but this post is in response to CK who said Arnold Schwarzenegger is 5'10" "tops". I'll never understand the need some have to say things like this. It's simply not true. Arnold was at the top of the bodybuilding world for years, standing barefoot next to 5'5" Franco Columbo and 6'5" Lou Ferrigno. His height has been well-documented at 6'1.5" MANY times, by many people. He was a professional athlete, for crying out loud.
Looks about 6'1" to me, but this post is in response to CK who said Arnold Schwarzenegger is 5'10" "tops". I'll never understand the need some have to say things like this. It's simply not true. Arnold was at the top of the bodybuilding world for years, standing barefoot next to 5'5" Franco Columbo and 6'5" Lou Ferrigno. His height has been well-documented at 6'1.5" MANY times, by many people. He was a professional athlete, for crying out loud.
Viper said on 10/Feb/08
Im thinking he might be 6-1 minimum now.
Im thinking he might be 6-1 minimum now.
Schnouzer Breath said on 6/Feb/08
yeah, he seems to be right around Letterman's heighth, which was maybe 6-2 peak now more 6-1ish or so.
yeah, he seems to be right around Letterman's heighth, which was maybe 6-2 peak now more 6-1ish or so.
Chris said on 2/Feb/08
I met him too. I am 6'2" an he was shorter than me, but not by much. I would guess 6'1". He looks taller because he is slender.
I met him too. I am 6'2" an he was shorter than me, but not by much. I would guess 6'1". He looks taller because he is slender.
Alpha Man said on 26/Jan/08
My brother met him. He said he was around 6'1 or so...my brother is 6 feet tall so you can throw away any comments claiming he's short or under 6
My brother met him. He said he was around 6'1 or so...my brother is 6 feet tall so you can throw away any comments claiming he's short or under 6
Height Seeker said on 17/Jan/08
he doesnt look that tall, ive seen him in videos on Youtube he dont look that tall he looks shory
he doesnt look that tall, ive seen him in videos on Youtube he dont look that tall he looks shory
HeightMaster said on 13/Jan/08
He's over 6 feet, I'd say 6'2"
He's over 6 feet, I'd say 6'2"
tom said on 6/Jan/08
David Letterman says on his show that he is 6' 2.5" tall. Obama seemed about the same size.
David Letterman says on his show that he is 6' 2.5" tall. Obama seemed about the same size.
Mark D. said on 5/Jan/08
Funny that "Goofus from SF" mentioned Alan Parsons. Alan says in an interview
that he's 6'5". He noted that Michael Jordan was tall when he met him, since
they were very close in height, since Michael Jordan is also about 6'5" too.
Funny that "Goofus from SF" mentioned Alan Parsons. Alan says in an interview
that he's 6'5". He noted that Michael Jordan was tall when he met him, since
they were very close in height, since Michael Jordan is also about 6'5" too.
Brian Copperfield said on 26/Dec/07
I met Barack Obama in person, living in Springfield, Illinois I have had the opportunity, I give the guy 6'1 1/2", some say about 6'2" I myself am a tall guy, at 6'7 3/4-6'8"
I met Barack Obama in person, living in Springfield, Illinois I have had the opportunity, I give the guy 6'1 1/2", some say about 6'2" I myself am a tall guy, at 6'7 3/4-6'8"
CK said on 14/Dec/07
Something funny going on here--just found a picture of Obama standing next to Clinton and he looks taller than Bill, yet in two pictures next to Oprah he looks different heights. So maybe 6'2 is right, 'cause Net says Clinton's 6'1.
Makes me wonder how tall Reagan was!
Something funny going on here--just found a picture of Obama standing next to Clinton and he looks taller than Bill, yet in two pictures next to Oprah he looks different heights. So maybe 6'2 is right, 'cause Net says Clinton's 6'1.
Makes me wonder how tall Reagan was!
CK said on 14/Dec/07
"Roughly 6ft 1" from Obama's press office means 5'11 with shoes--so he can look taller next to his wife! And it's not just Obama, Schwarzenegger's only 5'10!!!--tops!!! But height matters in politics, so none of the candidates want to look short. If he were taller, his press office would love to tell us that!
"Roughly 6ft 1" from Obama's press office means 5'11 with shoes--so he can look taller next to his wife! And it's not just Obama, Schwarzenegger's only 5'10!!!--tops!!! But height matters in politics, so none of the candidates want to look short. If he were taller, his press office would love to tell us that!
Goofus from SF said on 15/Nov/07
OutBenchThis, that introduction isn't a boxing-style announcement, but rather the same announcer and music (Alan Parsons Project) used by his home-town Chicago Bulls. Barack is basketball nut.
I was also at the San Francisco event last night and got pretty close to shake his hand. I'd agree with Valent's assessment. I'm 6'2" and was in sneakners and would guess he's an inch or two shorter than me.
OutBenchThis, that introduction isn't a boxing-style announcement, but rather the same announcer and music (Alan Parsons Project) used by his home-town Chicago Bulls. Barack is basketball nut.
I was also at the San Francisco event last night and got pretty close to shake his hand. I'd agree with Valent's assessment. I'm 6'2" and was in sneakners and would guess he's an inch or two shorter than me.
valent said on 15/Nov/07
i saw obama today at a san francisco speech, and on stage he looked about 6'1", but afterwards i shook his hand and if i wouldn't know better, i would have guessed 5'll", but i'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say it's possible he's 6 flat, which is my height, but no more. he looked smaller than me, and was absolutely dwarfed by his secret service guys. go back and look at more pictures of him next to people. i think he only looks tall because he is often standing alone and he has a thin frame with long legs compared to a small torso.
i saw obama today at a san francisco speech, and on stage he looked about 6'1", but afterwards i shook his hand and if i wouldn't know better, i would have guessed 5'll", but i'll give him the benefit of the doubt and say it's possible he's 6 flat, which is my height, but no more. he looked smaller than me, and was absolutely dwarfed by his secret service guys. go back and look at more pictures of him next to people. i think he only looks tall because he is often standing alone and he has a thin frame with long legs compared to a small torso.
OutBenchThis said on 12/Nov/07
the voice-over Jefferson Jackson dinner annouces Barack Obama as 6'2" and change in a boxing style annoucement, Click Here
the voice-over Jefferson Jackson dinner annouces Barack Obama as 6'2" and change in a boxing style annoucement, Click Here
sweetchari said on 26/Oct/07
The reason he doesnt look much taller than his wife is because she is an amazon the woman is 5'11", since she probably is wearing heels I think Obama is actually 6'2"-6'2.5" because he was the same height as Tyra Banks when he visited her show last month (tyra claimed to be wearing six inch heels)
The reason he doesnt look much taller than his wife is because she is an amazon the woman is 5'11", since she probably is wearing heels I think Obama is actually 6'2"-6'2.5" because he was the same height as Tyra Banks when he visited her show last month (tyra claimed to be wearing six inch heels)
Anonymous said on 27/Sep/07
This listing is wrong. Obama comes across to me as a solid 6'2 maybe even 6'2.5. Hes at least 188 or 189cm.
This listing is wrong. Obama comes across to me as a solid 6'2 maybe even 6'2.5. Hes at least 188 or 189cm.
michael said on 17/Aug/07
Barack Obama has to be at least 6feet 2 inches, without shoes. I am 6feet 2inches without shoes, and he and eye were seeing eye-to-eye at a luncheon, shaking hands. He moreover has a strong grip and strong hands.
Barack Obama has to be at least 6feet 2 inches, without shoes. I am 6feet 2inches without shoes, and he and eye were seeing eye-to-eye at a luncheon, shaking hands. He moreover has a strong grip and strong hands.
michael voisinet said on 18/Jul/07
barack obama was on the david letterman show.they are both 6'1.5 in.tall.both david letterman and barack obama look about the same height.6'0 tall barefoot in an inaccurate depiction of barack obama.i say hes 6'1.5''barefoot and 6'2.5''with his shoes on.
barack obama was on the david letterman show.they are both 6'1.5 in.tall.both david letterman and barack obama look about the same height.6'0 tall barefoot in an inaccurate depiction of barack obama.i say hes 6'1.5''barefoot and 6'2.5''with his shoes on.
Anonymous said on 20/Jun/07
My Step mom works for the Obama campaign and said he's "definately over six foot"
My Step mom works for the Obama campaign and said he's "definately over six foot"
Anonymous said on 12/Jun/07
When his press office said 'roughly 6-1', that is his height in normal shoes. barefoot 6-0 is accurate.
When his press office said 'roughly 6-1', that is his height in normal shoes. barefoot 6-0 is accurate.
sorprano said on 23/May/07
i saw her next to ABC's Robin Robert's in an interview and she's taller than she is...so 6"1 sounds good--
i saw her next to ABC's Robin Robert's in an interview and she's taller than she is...so 6"1 sounds good--
Eric said on 19/May/07
I believe I read that his wife was 5'11" or nearly 5'11", so there's only about a two inch difference in their heights.
I believe I read that his wife was 5'11" or nearly 5'11", so there's only about a two inch difference in their heights.
JD said on 1/May/07
You know I used to agree he was 6'1-6'2 tops but I saw him recently at a "fish fry" with all of the democratic candidates and he was TOWERING. He towered over 5'6 hillary, Bill Richardson (who has to be atleast 5'9), even 5'10-5'11 edwards!
You know I used to agree he was 6'1-6'2 tops but I saw him recently at a "fish fry" with all of the democratic candidates and he was TOWERING. He towered over 5'6 hillary, Bill Richardson (who has to be atleast 5'9), even 5'10-5'11 edwards!
Kobe said on 25/Apr/07
He seems shorter when his wife is around him, but yeah I will agree with 6'1"
He seems shorter when his wife is around him, but yeah I will agree with 6'1"
Derek said on 5/Mar/07
Obama's height is pretty tricky. He looks 6'0" tops at times, and looks at least 6'2" at other times. I guess 6'1" is fair.
Obama's height is pretty tricky. He looks 6'0" tops at times, and looks at least 6'2" at other times. I guess 6'1" is fair.
Viper said on 1/Mar/07
Maybe more 6-0 1/2.
Maybe more 6-0 1/2.
MD said on 28/Feb/07
Jake, do you have anything to add that shows him below 6'1"?
Jake, do you have anything to add that shows him below 6'1"?
Jake said on 28/Feb/07
bring him down to 6'0.75 brother.
bring him down to 6'0.75 brother.
D. Ray Morton said on 27/Feb/07
Ah...Mr. "I'm not running, I'm not running...okay, I'll run."
He looks 6'1" to me. Right smart feller, too.
Ah...Mr. "I'm not running, I'm not running...okay, I'll run."
He looks 6'1" to me. Right smart feller, too.
MD said on 27/Feb/07
Yes, this seems pretty spot on. And, yes, I've heard Michelle, his wife, is tall. She can look over 6'0", in heels, but from what I've seen she is probably a 5'10.5"-5'11" barefoot.
Yes, this seems pretty spot on. And, yes, I've heard Michelle, his wife, is tall. She can look over 6'0", in heels, but from what I've seen she is probably a 5'10.5"-5'11" barefoot.
Anthony said on 27/Feb/07
His wife is 5'11. I initially thought 6'3-6'4 to him, but he's very skinny. He's definitely my second choice for '08 behind Rudy Giuliani, who I have not seen listed.
His wife is 5'11. I initially thought 6'3-6'4 to him, but he's very skinny. He's definitely my second choice for '08 behind Rudy Giuliani, who I have not seen listed.
Anonymous said on 27/Feb/07
His wife is very tall, probably around 6'. Comparing Obama to folks like John Kerry shows 6'1", maybe with some change is spot-on.
His wife is very tall, probably around 6'. Comparing Obama to folks like John Kerry shows 6'1", maybe with some change is spot-on.
J. said on 27/Feb/07
I read him described as being "6 feet" several times. I also read 6'3" once.
I read him described as being "6 feet" several times. I also read 6'3" once.
mojo said on 27/Feb/07
1st post!!!! WHoooooo. Anyway, this bloke seems quite tall but over 61 seems to be pushing it, he never seems much taller than his wife and such. But yer hope e wins!!
1st post!!!! WHoooooo. Anyway, this bloke seems quite tall but over 61 seems to be pushing it, he never seems much taller than his wife and such. But yer hope e wins!!
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