Brian Wilson's Height
6ft 2 (188 cm)
American singer, songwriter and musician from The Beach Boys. He once described himself at 17-18 as being "six feet two" and 165 pounds.
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Average Guess (29 Votes)
6ft 2.38in (188.9cm)
6ft 2.38in (188.9cm)
Owen Yu said on 30/Nov/24
Rob, do you think he's lost more height than average considering all he's been through?
Editor Rob
Rob, do you think he's lost more height than average considering all he's been through?
Editor RobHe's likely lost a few inches if he was able to stand properly for a measurement.
5'7 and a fraction said on 10/May/23
I can't see Brian Wilson being much over 6'0 these days. The most I can see him measuring under the stadiometer is 6'0 1/2. Peak height was an undoubtable 6'2 though.
I can't see Brian Wilson being much over 6'0 these days. The most I can see him measuring under the stadiometer is 6'0 1/2. Peak height was an undoubtable 6'2 though.
mande2013 said on 23/Feb/22
Rob, how tall would you say Al Jardine is here?
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He looks a solid 5'5 to me, assuming Dennis Wilson is at least 5'9 range.
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Rob, how tall would you say Al Jardine is here?
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He looks a solid 5'5 to me, assuming Dennis Wilson is at least 5'9 range.
Editor RobNot that familiar with him, but from a quick glance he does seem near that kind of range.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 28/Oct/21
Probably closer to 6ft1 now but peak could've been a bit over 6ft2
Probably closer to 6ft1 now but peak could've been a bit over 6ft2
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 12/Mar/21
Interesting story, James Brady! As Brian only has one box, he's getting 6ft2, but he's bound to be a bit less now. 🎧😁🎶
Interesting story, James Brady! As Brian only has one box, he's getting 6ft2, but he's bound to be a bit less now. 🎧😁🎶
James M Brady said on 5/Mar/21
I met Brian when he was 57 years old.I handed Melinda a Birthday card for him,so I'm sure of his age if not mine.I am 6 feet tall and Brian was definitely taller than me.
I met Brian when he was 57 years old.I handed Melinda a Birthday card for him,so I'm sure of his age if not mine.I am 6 feet tall and Brian was definitely taller than me.
Saluta Andonio said on 28/Dec/20
He was very tall in his younger days, 188 seems pretty fair.
Also:
Mike Love 184 cm
Carl Wilson 178 cm
Dennis Wilson 175 cm
Bruce Johnston 173 cm
Al Jardine 165 cm
He was very tall in his younger days, 188 seems pretty fair.
Also:
Mike Love 184 cm
Carl Wilson 178 cm
Dennis Wilson 175 cm
Bruce Johnston 173 cm
Al Jardine 165 cm
vastlybetter566 said on 18/Dec/20
I'm surprised he was that skinny as an adolescent. In the mid 60's he never really looked skinny.
I'm surprised he was that skinny as an adolescent. In the mid 60's he never really looked skinny.
Keith 5'10 said on 24/Sep/20
He looked over this mark at times:
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My guess for the rest of the band at peak:
Mike Love: 6'0", maybe a bit over
Carl Wilson: 5'10"
Dennis Wilson: Between 5'8" and 5'9"
Bruce Johnston: Strong 5'7"
Al Jardine: 5'5" or a bit under
He looked over this mark at times:
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My guess for the rest of the band at peak:
Mike Love: 6'0", maybe a bit over
Carl Wilson: 5'10"
Dennis Wilson: Between 5'8" and 5'9"
Bruce Johnston: Strong 5'7"
Al Jardine: 5'5" or a bit under
vastlybetter566 said on 2/Sep/20
Rob, how long is Brian's head? Also, at 78, don't you think he lost a bit of height? An inch maybe?
Editor Rob
Rob, how long is Brian's head? Also, at 78, don't you think he lost a bit of height? An inch maybe?
Editor Robyeah he's lost at least an inch, around 10 inch head
Spencer said on 14/Jun/20
6'3" ish when he was younger.
6'3" ish when he was younger.
robert Olin said on 23/Oct/19
I was 6'3" as a senior in high school. I'm 6'1" now at 69. And that's if I really stretch. I'm guessing Brian was 6'3" in his prime. He's not the kind to brag.
I was 6'3" as a senior in high school. I'm 6'1" now at 69. And that's if I really stretch. I'm guessing Brian was 6'3" in his prime. He's not the kind to brag.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Mar/19
I think 189cm peak is possible
I think 189cm peak is possible
berta said on 31/Aug/18
i really have no idea how tall this guy is. i actually thought the beach boys guys was short guys. I just was thinking if he was 188 at age 17-18 then he probably grew 0,5 cm after that and was a fraction over it at age 19-20. But its just a guess
i really have no idea how tall this guy is. i actually thought the beach boys guys was short guys. I just was thinking if he was 188 at age 17-18 then he probably grew 0,5 cm after that and was a fraction over it at age 19-20. But its just a guess
Canson said on 14/Jul/18
Agreed Bobby and that’s why I estimate people and call them appropriately when they don’t look as tall as Rob lists them or as they claim. I’m sure you also being 6’4.25 get tired of being told you’re 6’6, 6’7, or even 6’5 really when you claim 6’4”. It’s even more frustrating when people argue (especially when they know that they’re lying about it to begin with or claiming their shoes which is lying as well) and all because they feel that “because others lie as well”, there are no honest women around who are close in height with them (if they’re 5’10 claiming 6’0”) and there will likely be no tape measure etc around, that they won’t get busted. I dropped the line about the honest women because of a woman is close in height say 5’8” and sees a 5’9 or 5’10 guy claiming 6’0” they would call it out. Otherwise, it’s mostly women who grossly overestimate height as they don’t have as good a perception (at least most) and they are sometimes apprehensive about calling a man out about his lie (calling him shorter than he is). Therefore, they inflate the honest person’s height as they feel that it is less insulting (encouraging or complimentary in women’s minds) to tell someone they’re taller than they are, which is actually insinuating that the man is purposely downplaying his height or is incompetent or a liar.
Agreed Bobby and that’s why I estimate people and call them appropriately when they don’t look as tall as Rob lists them or as they claim. I’m sure you also being 6’4.25 get tired of being told you’re 6’6, 6’7, or even 6’5 really when you claim 6’4”. It’s even more frustrating when people argue (especially when they know that they’re lying about it to begin with or claiming their shoes which is lying as well) and all because they feel that “because others lie as well”, there are no honest women around who are close in height with them (if they’re 5’10 claiming 6’0”) and there will likely be no tape measure etc around, that they won’t get busted. I dropped the line about the honest women because of a woman is close in height say 5’8” and sees a 5’9 or 5’10 guy claiming 6’0” they would call it out. Otherwise, it’s mostly women who grossly overestimate height as they don’t have as good a perception (at least most) and they are sometimes apprehensive about calling a man out about his lie (calling him shorter than he is). Therefore, they inflate the honest person’s height as they feel that it is less insulting (encouraging or complimentary in women’s minds) to tell someone they’re taller than they are, which is actually insinuating that the man is purposely downplaying his height or is incompetent or a liar.
MrTBlack said on 16/Feb/18
@JC
Don’t take this the wrong way but if he’s desecribed as 6’2” and he was 2” taller than you then you’re probably not 6’1” or footwear worked in his favor.
@JC
Don’t take this the wrong way but if he’s desecribed as 6’2” and he was 2” taller than you then you’re probably not 6’1” or footwear worked in his favor.
JC said on 7/Dec/17
I stood next to Brian backstage in 1964. I was 6'1. He was a good 2 inches taller. Therefore Brian was 6'3 at his peak. End of debate/discussion. Now what may be speculation is how tall he is in 2017. My guess around 6'1.5 now
I stood next to Brian backstage in 1964. I was 6'1. He was a good 2 inches taller. Therefore Brian was 6'3 at his peak. End of debate/discussion. Now what may be speculation is how tall he is in 2017. My guess around 6'1.5 now
MrTBlack said on 6/Oct/17
@Rampage
I saw him on stage in 2015 and while I think 6’2” peak, he’s 6’1” at best today (maybe even 6’0.5”)
@Rampage
I saw him on stage in 2015 and while I think 6’2” peak, he’s 6’1” at best today (maybe even 6’0.5”)
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 8/Sep/17
6ft2½ isn't impossible peak but 6ft3 is pushing it...
6ft2½ isn't impossible peak but 6ft3 is pushing it...
Spencer said on 20/Jun/17
Looks 6'2.5
Looks 6'2.5
Christian-196.2cm (6ft5.25) said on 8/Apr/17
Legit 6ft2 peak, but I doubt he was 6ft2.5 especially 6ft3.
Legit 6ft2 peak, but I doubt he was 6ft2.5 especially 6ft3.
Sandy Cowell said on 7/Apr/17
That's a tall Beach Boy! I didn't know he was that tall! I know more about the people they hang around with, which must have turned out a none-too-pleasant surprise for them as well...
But their music was joyous and Summery, as I'm sure were their dispositions!
Brian gets 6ft2 from me, which is more an indication of today's height. He was probably 6ft3 in their heyday!
That's a tall Beach Boy! I didn't know he was that tall! I know more about the people they hang around with, which must have turned out a none-too-pleasant surprise for them as well...
But their music was joyous and Summery, as I'm sure were their dispositions!
Brian gets 6ft2 from me, which is more an indication of today's height. He was probably 6ft3 in their heyday!
Jer1er said on 6/Apr/17
I think he was for sure in the 6-3 range and he absolutely looks it from their videos in the mid-60s when he would have been fully grown. Even when he slouches, he is still visibly taller than Love.
I think he was for sure in the 6-3 range and he absolutely looks it from their videos in the mid-60s when he would have been fully grown. Even when he slouches, he is still visibly taller than Love.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Feb/17
Peak: 6ft2½(189.23cm)
Today: 6ft1½(186.67cm)
Rob, how likely is that?
Peak: 6ft2½(189.23cm)
Today: 6ft1½(186.67cm)
Rob, how likely is that?
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 14/Aug/16
He could pass for 6ft3 w/h the other members of The Beach Boys.
He could pass for 6ft3 w/h the other members of The Beach Boys.
Sam said on 18/Nov/15
Rob, could you see Wilson as having potentially been a bit over the 6'2" mark at his peak (maybe 6'2.25"-6'2.5")?
Editor Rob
Rob, could you see Wilson as having potentially been a bit over the 6'2" mark at his peak (maybe 6'2.25"-6'2.5")?
Editor Rob you can't rule out the chance he was a little over 6ft 2 like 2.25
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 2/Nov/15
"Peak height was 6ft 2½in (189cm)"
Probably 6ft1 range today
"Peak height was 6ft 2½in (189cm)"
Probably 6ft1 range today
Sam said on 2/Nov/15
I think it's possible that Wilson looks near 6'1" there with Billy Joel...I don't know if Brian had height loss by this time. IMO Wilson can still look 6'1" with Cusack and Dano so it seems improbable that he's ever been only 7 inches taller Joel.
I think it's possible that Wilson looks near 6'1" there with Billy Joel...I don't know if Brian had height loss by this time. IMO Wilson can still look 6'1" with Cusack and Dano so it seems improbable that he's ever been only 7 inches taller Joel.
Sam said on 1/Nov/15
Similar height to Paul Dano, maybe a tad taller, a solid inch loss is not unexpected at his age.
Similar height to Paul Dano, maybe a tad taller, a solid inch loss is not unexpected at his age.
Gaz said on 1/Nov/15
Wouldn't be surrpised if he lost lost more height than the usual person his age considering all he has been through
Wouldn't be surrpised if he lost lost more height than the usual person his age considering all he has been through
Andrea said on 1/Nov/15
Well, that's not even close to how a 6'2 guy would look next to a 5'5 one, really!
Well, that's not even close to how a 6'2 guy would look next to a 5'5 one, really!
Gaz said on 1/Nov/15
what a legend
what a legend
Mathew Robinson (190 cm) said on 1/Nov/15
I don't know whether he was a legit 6'2" at his peak or not, but he doesn't look quite that mark now. Next to a fractionally over 6'0" Paul Dano and a 6'2" John Cusack he looks like he is at the very most a 6'1" guy in '15 Click Here
Of course he is 73 years old now and it's possible he's lost as much as an inch in height anyways.
I don't know whether he was a legit 6'2" at his peak or not, but he doesn't look quite that mark now. Next to a fractionally over 6'0" Paul Dano and a 6'2" John Cusack he looks like he is at the very most a 6'1" guy in '15 Click Here
Of course he is 73 years old now and it's possible he's lost as much as an inch in height anyways.
Andrea said on 30/Oct/15
Rob, just out of curiosity, how tall is the other guy? Near 5'7? He looks about 7 inches shorter...
Editor Rob
Rob, just out of curiosity, how tall is the other guy? Near 5'7? He looks about 7 inches shorter...
Editor Rob Joel's more 5ft 5 range
Clive said on 30/Oct/15
How tall would you estimate him at now, Rob?
Editor Rob
How tall would you estimate him at now, Rob?
Editor Rob he may have lost over an inch now.
Sam said on 30/Oct/15
Thanks for adding!
Here's a book that claims he was 6'3": Click Here
It's difficult for me to insist he was taller than the listing, in general old photos of musicians standing well with others are hard to come by, but he generally looks a little taller than other Beach Boys, Mike Love was around six foot and Wilson consistently looks around 2 or 3 inches taller. It's quite possible he was between 6'2" and 6'3" at his peak, as it's quite possible he was not fully grown by 17-18.
A young Wilson near Ed Sullivan: Click Here
Thanks for adding!
Here's a book that claims he was 6'3": Click Here
It's difficult for me to insist he was taller than the listing, in general old photos of musicians standing well with others are hard to come by, but he generally looks a little taller than other Beach Boys, Mike Love was around six foot and Wilson consistently looks around 2 or 3 inches taller. It's quite possible he was between 6'2" and 6'3" at his peak, as it's quite possible he was not fully grown by 17-18.
A young Wilson near Ed Sullivan: Click Here
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 29/Oct/15
Much taller than I imagined...
Much taller than I imagined...
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