Burt Lancaster's Height
6ft 1 (185.4 cm)
American actor, best remembered for films such as From Here to Eternity, Judgment at Nuremberg, Trapeze, Run Silent Run Deep, Elmer Gantry, Atlantic City, The Killers, Sweet Smell of Success and The Birdman of Alcatraz.
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Discharge Paper, Height: 6-0, Weight: 185 lbs
Physical Exam: Height (Shoeless) 73 in, Weight (Stripped) 183 lbs
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Average Guess (56 Votes)
6ft 0.39in (183.9cm)
6ft 0.39in (183.9cm)
Gerald S said on 27/Nov/24
Rob, is Earl Holliman eligible for a page?
The once “six feet and handsome” THE RAINMAKER star, has just died aged 96, and I thought a page would be a fitting tribute to this talented actor.
Editor Rob
Rob, is Earl Holliman eligible for a page?
The once “six feet and handsome” THE RAINMAKER star, has just died aged 96, and I thought a page would be a fitting tribute to this talented actor.
Editor RobYes, I'll give him a page.
Gerald S said on 26/Apr/24
Rob, can you add his THE RAINMAKER co-star, Earl Holliman?
In The Rainmaker, Holliman’s character is frequently referred to by his girlfriend as “six feet tall and twice as handsome.” He was a smidgeon taller than 5’11.75” Lloyd Bridges.
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Jake: 1.84 m - 1.85 m said on 21/Apr/24
Hey Rob, what about the listing for noir actor John Hodiak? Re-watched Somewhere in the Night and he really did look tallish at times in it. Maybe 5ft 11?
Hey Rob, what about the listing for noir actor John Hodiak? Re-watched Somewhere in the Night and he really did look tallish at times in it. Maybe 5ft 11?
Jake: 1.84 m - 1.85 m said on 23/Nov/23
Hey Rob,
Hope all's well! Can you please add more noir actors? There are some great ones that could be added for movie buffs.
Dennis O'Keefe (was in some absolute classic/cult film noirs and gets listed as 6ft 2). Could be near or?
John Hodiak - just watched Somewhere in the Night and I really think he could look quite tall overall. He was comfortably taller than Conte.
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Jack Lambert - often turned up as heavy, such as in Kiss Me Deadly. Looked tall.
Hey Rob,
Hope all's well! Can you please add more noir actors? There are some great ones that could be added for movie buffs.
Dennis O'Keefe (was in some absolute classic/cult film noirs and gets listed as 6ft 2). Could be near or?
John Hodiak - just watched Somewhere in the Night and I really think he could look quite tall overall. He was comfortably taller than Conte.
Frank Lovejoy
Jack Lambert - often turned up as heavy, such as in Kiss Me Deadly. Looked tall.
Jake: 1.84 m- 1.85 m said on 3/Jun/23
Looked a bit taller than 6ft Brad Dexter in Run Silent, Run Deep. 6ft 1 solid.
Looked a bit taller than 6ft Brad Dexter in Run Silent, Run Deep. 6ft 1 solid.
Terry said on 31/May/23
About 6ft in cowboy boots. The Professionals is one of the best Westerns ever made.
About 6ft in cowboy boots. The Professionals is one of the best Westerns ever made.
berta said on 7/Feb/23
i dont know really know who this guy is but in photos besice kavin costner at age 75 he is looking almost the same height, he could not have been under 183 at worst at 75 by the pictures. but that is all i have seen. I have costner 6´1 1/8. This guy was 6´1 range at peak. the 183,8 average must be atleast 1 cm to low at most 2 cm.
i dont know really know who this guy is but in photos besice kavin costner at age 75 he is looking almost the same height, he could not have been under 183 at worst at 75 by the pictures. but that is all i have seen. I have costner 6´1 1/8. This guy was 6´1 range at peak. the 183,8 average must be atleast 1 cm to low at most 2 cm.
william keough said on 25/Aug/22
I worked with Burt Lancaster for many years and as a young man working next to him I cannot believe how Hollywood lies about how tall he was he was very very short he was 5'6" and the props were running boards on the ground that made him 6 inches taller than what he really was
I worked with Burt Lancaster for many years and as a young man working next to him I cannot believe how Hollywood lies about how tall he was he was very very short he was 5'6" and the props were running boards on the ground that made him 6 inches taller than what he really was
Max181 said on 1/Jul/22
After having seen several times The Leopard (1962) I think something is wrong between Delon and Lancaster, the height shown in celebheight of one of them is clearly wrong and in this photo it is clearly seen. On average between the line of the eyes and the end of the head there are about 10-12 centimeters and here it is clearly seen that if Delon is 178 cm tall , Lancaster is more than 185 cm. Personally I think that Delon is less than 178 cm.
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After having seen several times The Leopard (1962) I think something is wrong between Delon and Lancaster, the height shown in celebheight of one of them is clearly wrong and in this photo it is clearly seen. On average between the line of the eyes and the end of the head there are about 10-12 centimeters and here it is clearly seen that if Delon is 178 cm tall , Lancaster is more than 185 cm. Personally I think that Delon is less than 178 cm.
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Sinclair said on 27/Mar/22
Actually, 6 feet peak for Lancaster would better explain the one inch height difference between him and lift wearing Kirk Douglas at the ‘58 oscars and I doubt that Lancaster was as tall as Lee Marvin, who is now listed as 6’1” on celebheights too. Perhaps, Lancaster had a Richard Harris height situation and was closest to 6’0.5”, although I would have given Lancaster the edge over Harris in The Cassandra Crossing. Lancaster definitely was not over 6’1” though.
Actually, 6 feet peak for Lancaster would better explain the one inch height difference between him and lift wearing Kirk Douglas at the ‘58 oscars and I doubt that Lancaster was as tall as Lee Marvin, who is now listed as 6’1” on celebheights too. Perhaps, Lancaster had a Richard Harris height situation and was closest to 6’0.5”, although I would have given Lancaster the edge over Harris in The Cassandra Crossing. Lancaster definitely was not over 6’1” though.
affidavit David said on 26/Mar/22
After having seen him next to Heston and Cooper I'd bet he was more like 6 feet tall. In the picture posted by Gonzalo Heston might have like 2.75 inches on him. I would also take into consideration Lancaster was 10 years older than Heston, but anyway if Heston was 6'2.5 there's no way I'd give Mr. Burt 6'1". This height is obviously a bit inflated in my opinion, more like 1.82 next to Heston and most likely 6'0" in his prime.
After having seen him next to Heston and Cooper I'd bet he was more like 6 feet tall. In the picture posted by Gonzalo Heston might have like 2.75 inches on him. I would also take into consideration Lancaster was 10 years older than Heston, but anyway if Heston was 6'2.5 there's no way I'd give Mr. Burt 6'1". This height is obviously a bit inflated in my opinion, more like 1.82 next to Heston and most likely 6'0" in his prime.
Slav said on 22/Feb/22
Was in bare feet for the whole of The Swimmer (great film), held up well. Was in great shape as well for man in his 50s.
Was in bare feet for the whole of The Swimmer (great film), held up well. Was in great shape as well for man in his 50s.
Gerald yacino said on 19/Feb/22
Mutchum, Lancaster, and Flynn were all about 6'1" tall. Best guess
Mutchum, Lancaster, and Flynn were all about 6'1" tall. Best guess
Fabrizio said on 6/Jan/22
But lancaster was 189 cm
But lancaster was 189 cm
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Jun/21
I’m not sure just 184cm peak
I’m not sure just 184cm peak
Tall In The Saddle said on 13/Jun/21
I guess you guys have probably seen this photo before. A bit unusual, Errol Flynn flanked by Mitchum and Lancaster who have been somewhat de-masculinized. How many beers would take to find either of them attractive? I think you'd pass out before you hit the required threshold if one even existed. LOL. A nice fail safe mechanism. Determining footwear of the "fairer" two and accounting for same is obviously a bit problematic.
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I guess you guys have probably seen this photo before. A bit unusual, Errol Flynn flanked by Mitchum and Lancaster who have been somewhat de-masculinized. How many beers would take to find either of them attractive? I think you'd pass out before you hit the required threshold if one even existed. LOL. A nice fail safe mechanism. Determining footwear of the "fairer" two and accounting for same is obviously a bit problematic.
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Arch Stanton said on 10/Jun/21
Assuming he wasn't wearing lifts of course Rampage. I agree you'd expect him to look nearer 5'11 at 75 if he was just 6'.5 peak. To me he looked about the same height as Mitchum. Marvin was definitely taller than Lancaster.
Assuming he wasn't wearing lifts of course Rampage. I agree you'd expect him to look nearer 5'11 at 75 if he was just 6'.5 peak. To me he looked about the same height as Mitchum. Marvin was definitely taller than Lancaster.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 9/May/21
Well Arch, here's Burt at 75 edging prime Costner on the set of Field of Dreams
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I think the 6ft1 mark is more than fair for him. At worst D for me, more likely C...A-B is pushing it though, that's Lee Marvin territory for sure (don't agree with him being 6ft1 flat)
Well Arch, here's Burt at 75 edging prime Costner on the set of Field of Dreams
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I think the 6ft1 mark is more than fair for him. At worst D for me, more likely C...A-B is pushing it though, that's Lee Marvin territory for sure (don't agree with him being 6ft1 flat)
Arch Stanton said on 6/May/21
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Sep/19
Rob, which of these is arguable peak?
A) 188.5cm/186.5cm
B) 188cm/186cm
C) 187.5cm/185.5cm
D) 187cm/185cm
E) 186.5cm/184.5cm
F) 186cm/184cm
I’m going with C range. Looked a typical 6ft1 guy in his youth
Editor Rob
I would stick with roughly C range, rather than A-B or E-F
I would have said F more likely!
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Sep/19
Rob, which of these is arguable peak?
A) 188.5cm/186.5cm
B) 188cm/186cm
C) 187.5cm/185.5cm
D) 187cm/185cm
E) 186.5cm/184.5cm
F) 186cm/184cm
I’m going with C range. Looked a typical 6ft1 guy in his youth
Editor Rob
I would stick with roughly C range, rather than A-B or E-F
I would have said F more likely!
Arch Stanton said on 6/May/21
ta;ker said on 13/Feb/21
Lancaster was probably 6 and half .he looked 2 inches shorter than Lee Marvin in the professionals and they have face to face scenes.But half an inch is impossible to guess so i;ll give him that ove 6 flat.
I didn't see 2 inches but certainly impossible they were the same height. I would have put Marvin at 186 and Lancaster at 184.
ta;ker said on 13/Feb/21
Lancaster was probably 6 and half .he looked 2 inches shorter than Lee Marvin in the professionals and they have face to face scenes.But half an inch is impossible to guess so i;ll give him that ove 6 flat.
I didn't see 2 inches but certainly impossible they were the same height. I would have put Marvin at 186 and Lancaster at 184.
Arch Stanton said on 6/May/21
Definitely not the same height as Marvin, I would downgrade Lancaster to 6'0.5
Definitely not the same height as Marvin, I would downgrade Lancaster to 6'0.5
Steve Chase said on 22/Feb/21
I'm 70 born early 1951. Watchmen many movies and westerns. I became good all around athlete loved to run. I think I liked Burt because he was physical and very athletic. LaterBurt said he ran 5nmiles @ UCLA so I started doing same.Met my birth father in early 1970s and his older brother WW2 Pacific Island Marine John Joseph McNutt was his double in The Killers. He was either6'1" or 6'1.5". They both did all boxing and after fight talking and shower. They were very similar built as John fought at around Burts Wright. He was younger than burt as he was born in late 1923 near Burts Birthday but later in month. The other fighter in ring was marine with John and they were both Hvy champs all services in South Pacific.
I'm 70 born early 1951. Watchmen many movies and westerns. I became good all around athlete loved to run. I think I liked Burt because he was physical and very athletic. LaterBurt said he ran 5nmiles @ UCLA so I started doing same.Met my birth father in early 1970s and his older brother WW2 Pacific Island Marine John Joseph McNutt was his double in The Killers. He was either6'1" or 6'1.5". They both did all boxing and after fight talking and shower. They were very similar built as John fought at around Burts Wright. He was younger than burt as he was born in late 1923 near Burts Birthday but later in month. The other fighter in ring was marine with John and they were both Hvy champs all services in South Pacific.
ta;ker said on 13/Feb/21
Lancaster was probably 6 and half .he looked 2 inches shorter than Lee Marvin in the professionals and they have face to face scenes.But half an inch is impossible to guess so i;ll give him that ove 6 flat.
Lancaster was probably 6 and half .he looked 2 inches shorter than Lee Marvin in the professionals and they have face to face scenes.But half an inch is impossible to guess so i;ll give him that ove 6 flat.
Jtm said on 21/Jan/21
wasn't marvin 6'1?
wasn't marvin 6'1?
slim 6'1 said on 20/Jan/21
184-185 zone, flat 6’ is underselling him
184-185 zone, flat 6’ is underselling him
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 22/Aug/20
Looked near enough Costner in Field of Dreams maybe tad shorter
Looked near enough Costner in Field of Dreams maybe tad shorter
Sinclair said on 20/Aug/20
Lancaster seemed to own the full 6’1” predominantly throughout his career. He seemed approximately three inches taller than Alain Delon in The Leopard and Scorpio, roughly one inch shorter than Lee Marvin in The Professionals, about three to four inches taller than Tony Curtis in Trapeze and Sweet Smell of Success and almost two inches shorter than Walter Matthau in The Kentuckian.
Rob, could you please add Scorpio and The Leopard to Lancaster’s film history?
Lancaster seemed to own the full 6’1” predominantly throughout his career. He seemed approximately three inches taller than Alain Delon in The Leopard and Scorpio, roughly one inch shorter than Lee Marvin in The Professionals, about three to four inches taller than Tony Curtis in Trapeze and Sweet Smell of Success and almost two inches shorter than Walter Matthau in The Kentuckian.
Rob, could you please add Scorpio and The Leopard to Lancaster’s film history?
Beau Dare said on 4/Feb/20
I once met Burt Lancaster's circus partner and actor friend, Nick Cravet in a coffee shop in Woodland Hills, Calif. when I was working in Los Angeles as an actorscreenwriter. Much to my surprise he invited me over to his home nearby, where we talked about his films with Lancaster and their circus career. Cravet was very open and candid, and mentioned that Burt, because of his 6'1" height, had to bend his knees when doing spins on the high bar, as an acrobat. Wonderful memory.
I once met Burt Lancaster's circus partner and actor friend, Nick Cravet in a coffee shop in Woodland Hills, Calif. when I was working in Los Angeles as an actorscreenwriter. Much to my surprise he invited me over to his home nearby, where we talked about his films with Lancaster and their circus career. Cravet was very open and candid, and mentioned that Burt, because of his 6'1" height, had to bend his knees when doing spins on the high bar, as an acrobat. Wonderful memory.
LEROY said on 10/Dec/19
LOOKED LIKE A TYPICAL 6 FOOTER TO ME!
LOOKED LIKE A TYPICAL 6 FOOTER TO ME!
Beau Dare said on 4/Oct/19
I never met Burt Lancaster, but recently I saw a photo of him next to the 6'1" Errol Flynn and 6'1/2" Robert Mitchum. They were all very close in height. All three were very underrated as actors. As for myself, I became an actor because of them.
I never met Burt Lancaster, but recently I saw a photo of him next to the 6'1" Errol Flynn and 6'1/2" Robert Mitchum. They were all very close in height. All three were very underrated as actors. As for myself, I became an actor because of them.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Sep/19
Rob, which of these is arguable peak?
A) 188.5cm/186.5cm
B) 188cm/186cm
C) 187.5cm/185.5cm
D) 187cm/185cm
E) 186.5cm/184.5cm
F) 186cm/184cm
I’m going with C range. Looked a typical 6ft1 guy in his youth
Editor Rob
Rob, which of these is arguable peak?
A) 188.5cm/186.5cm
B) 188cm/186cm
C) 187.5cm/185.5cm
D) 187cm/185cm
E) 186.5cm/184.5cm
F) 186cm/184cm
I’m going with C range. Looked a typical 6ft1 guy in his youth
Editor RobI would stick with roughly C range, rather than A-B or E-F
Duffer 5ft 11 said on 27/Apr/19
I am thinking what RichardSpain is thinking - He's spot on...!
I am thinking what RichardSpain is thinking - He's spot on...!
greg lehmann said on 18/Oct/18
Now The Flame And The Arrow joined my Christmas list! Maybe The Killers (1946) will join too. That was Burt's best movie and an early William Conrad venture. From when I've seen 6' Lancaster's first movie,I noticed Conrad talked like Biggy Rat,the character he voiced on The King And Odie.
Now The Flame And The Arrow joined my Christmas list! Maybe The Killers (1946) will join too. That was Burt's best movie and an early William Conrad venture. From when I've seen 6' Lancaster's first movie,I noticed Conrad talked like Biggy Rat,the character he voiced on The King And Odie.
wishbone said on 16/Oct/18
Not a big fan of 6' Burt Lancaster,but I do have his colorful 1952 WB adventure The Crimson Pirate.
Not a big fan of 6' Burt Lancaster,but I do have his colorful 1952 WB adventure The Crimson Pirate.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 7/May/18
He had to have been near 6ft1
He had to have been near 6ft1
Jim Truscott said on 4/May/18
Lancaster starred in two great westerns not mentioned: Lawman and Valdez isComing. His actual height was 6 feet 7/8 of an inch but in western boots he was 6 feet 2 and 5/16 of an inch.
Lancaster starred in two great westerns not mentioned: Lawman and Valdez isComing. His actual height was 6 feet 7/8 of an inch but in western boots he was 6 feet 2 and 5/16 of an inch.
Roger said on 12/Dec/17
6ft1 sounds pretty accurate based on his lanky proportions. There's a couple scenes with him standing and walking right next 6ft1 Kevin Costner in "Field of Dreams" and he is about just an inch shorter even though he was around 75 years old at the time with a slightly stooped posture...One of the greats of Classic Hollywood Cinema who could do it all.
6ft1 sounds pretty accurate based on his lanky proportions. There's a couple scenes with him standing and walking right next 6ft1 Kevin Costner in "Field of Dreams" and he is about just an inch shorter even though he was around 75 years old at the time with a slightly stooped posture...One of the greats of Classic Hollywood Cinema who could do it all.
Kev said on 1/Sep/17
Lancaster was exactly six foot.
Lancaster was exactly six foot.
Richardspain said on 31/Aug/17
I think he was in somewhere between 183cm-185cm in his prime. Maybe was a strong 6 foot and 6'1 foot in the morning but not more than that.
Around 180cm last days old.
He was a strong 6 foot barefoot. Maybe 6'1 morning and nearly of the 6'2" mark with footwear. I.give him 6'05"
I think he was in somewhere between 183cm-185cm in his prime. Maybe was a strong 6 foot and 6'1 foot in the morning but not more than that.
Around 180cm last days old.
He was a strong 6 foot barefoot. Maybe 6'1 morning and nearly of the 6'2" mark with footwear. I.give him 6'05"
Richardspain said on 31/Aug/17
I think he was in somewhere between 183cm-185cm in his prime. Maybe was a strong 6 foot and 6'2 foot in the morning but not more than that.
Around 180cm last days old.
I think he was in somewhere between 183cm-185cm in his prime. Maybe was a strong 6 foot and 6'2 foot in the morning but not more than that.
Around 180cm last days old.
Bonnie said on 30/Jul/17
I adore this actor and what an actor he was. Brad Pitt is a 2 compared to Burt in my mind. When I was a child I would watch old films with my dad which included every single Landcaster film ever made!! To this day I am grateful to my father for that. I like to think of him as my fantasy husband (NO I am not psycho). I am drawn to his strong acting abilities from being a lady's man to a odd truck driver in love with Rose, in "the Rose Tattoo," His harsh character in "
One of my favorite films is "The Seimmer" which many of my friends just don't get. I think it was one of his best performances. I loved him in "Elmer Gantry" and "The Rainmaker." I mean who is this guy? The first movie I saw was, "Trapeze" and I was hooked! He was physically fit in all of his films and I hate to say it but for me, a perfect specimen of a man.Of course I never had the chance to meet him. I was born in 1961 and my brain was not developed enough to grasp his talent until well after his death.
My guess he was and still is 6ft 2inches tall!! In addition the most handsome man God ever made!!!
I adore this actor and what an actor he was. Brad Pitt is a 2 compared to Burt in my mind. When I was a child I would watch old films with my dad which included every single Landcaster film ever made!! To this day I am grateful to my father for that. I like to think of him as my fantasy husband (NO I am not psycho). I am drawn to his strong acting abilities from being a lady's man to a odd truck driver in love with Rose, in "the Rose Tattoo," His harsh character in "
One of my favorite films is "The Seimmer" which many of my friends just don't get. I think it was one of his best performances. I loved him in "Elmer Gantry" and "The Rainmaker." I mean who is this guy? The first movie I saw was, "Trapeze" and I was hooked! He was physically fit in all of his films and I hate to say it but for me, a perfect specimen of a man.Of course I never had the chance to meet him. I was born in 1961 and my brain was not developed enough to grasp his talent until well after his death.
My guess he was and still is 6ft 2inches tall!! In addition the most handsome man God ever made!!!
James said on 21/Jul/17
Lancaster should be downgraded slightly to 6'0.5". He was the greatest star of westerns, his revisionist films were so much better than the traditional westerns.
Lancaster should be downgraded slightly to 6'0.5". He was the greatest star of westerns, his revisionist films were so much better than the traditional westerns.
even said on 8/Jul/17
with 100 percent certainty hes height was between 6'0" and 6'1" my guess is 6'0.5"
with 100 percent certainty hes height was between 6'0" and 6'1" my guess is 6'0.5"
James said on 26/May/17
Lancaster was certainly a more interesting actor than Peck, plus he had a much better later career. I can't see him being above 6'0.5" though.
Lancaster was certainly a more interesting actor than Peck, plus he had a much better later career. I can't see him being above 6'0.5" though.
ArjunaKorale said on 25/May/17
I agree with James somewhat...I don't think that Burt was at anytime in his life 6 ft 1 inch in bare feet (with shoes on, yeah, sure 6 ft 1 (185 cm) but to me that's cheating)...but then again Lancaster could be a physically imposing man, maybe slightly taller than a dead on 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall...I'm betting that he was actually closer to 6 ft 0.5 inches (184 cm) tall and I'm talking absolute peak height here, NOT when the great man was in his 70s/80s & was closer to 5 ft 11 inches tall. I love his acting &, outside of acting, all the work he did for blacks & other ethnic minorities - just wish I could have met him. My mother's favourite actor was Gregory Peck (she thought that he was the most handsome man ever) but mine was definitely Lancaster.
I agree with James somewhat...I don't think that Burt was at anytime in his life 6 ft 1 inch in bare feet (with shoes on, yeah, sure 6 ft 1 (185 cm) but to me that's cheating)...but then again Lancaster could be a physically imposing man, maybe slightly taller than a dead on 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall...I'm betting that he was actually closer to 6 ft 0.5 inches (184 cm) tall and I'm talking absolute peak height here, NOT when the great man was in his 70s/80s & was closer to 5 ft 11 inches tall. I love his acting &, outside of acting, all the work he did for blacks & other ethnic minorities - just wish I could have met him. My mother's favourite actor was Gregory Peck (she thought that he was the most handsome man ever) but mine was definitely Lancaster.
Jose said on 13/May/17
I think he was around 1.85 which is still pretty tall for an average guy.
I think he was around 1.85 which is still pretty tall for an average guy.
Arch Stanton said on 22/Apr/17
In Lawman Lancaster held his own well with Robert Ryan, looking between 2 and 3 inches shorter only.
In Lawman Lancaster held his own well with Robert Ryan, looking between 2 and 3 inches shorter only.
Arch Stanton said on 22/Apr/17
Lancaster, like Bronson and Holden, very fit physically but then a heavy smoker. Cannot understand it!! If you care that much about your fitness then you don't smoke..
Lancaster, like Bronson and Holden, very fit physically but then a heavy smoker. Cannot understand it!! If you care that much about your fitness then you don't smoke..
Arch Stanton said on 22/Apr/17
Disagree James. I've been watching a lot of the remaining Lancaster films I've not seen this week and he usually looks this.
Disagree James. I've been watching a lot of the remaining Lancaster films I've not seen this week and he usually looks this.
James said on 14/Apr/17
Lancaster should be downgraded to six foot.
Lancaster should be downgraded to six foot.
Pat said on 1/Aug/16
Lancaster despite being very athletic had a pretty bad posture all his life, he looked shorter than he actually was because of this. Although he wasn't as tall as Gary Cooper.
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Lancaster despite being very athletic had a pretty bad posture all his life, he looked shorter than he actually was because of this. Although he wasn't as tall as Gary Cooper.
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James said on 3/Jul/16
"Field of Dreams" was filmed in 1988 when Lancaster was 74. He was wearing lifts in the film.
"Field of Dreams" was filmed in 1988 when Lancaster was 74. He was wearing lifts in the film.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 25/Jun/16
Sorry James. Field of Dreams was 1989 so he would have been 76. He looked the same as Costner
Sorry James. Field of Dreams was 1989 so he would have been 76. He looked the same as Costner
James said on 3/Jun/16
He was 52 when The Swimmer was filmed.
He was 52 when The Swimmer was filmed.
Lori said on 19/May/16
He had the most amazing body, he was actually 40 years old when he did the infamous beach scene with Deborah Kerr. They did 2 more movies together Separate Tables, which is a great adaption of a Terence Rattigan play about 4 lonely people living in a seaside boarding hotel (Wendy Hiller and David Niven got Oscars for their performances) and Gypsy Moths.
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He was 53 when he did The Swimmer in which he even did a nude scene. Very interesting movie about a guy (Lancaster) who wants to swim home via all the swimming pools in his neighborhood.
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He had the most amazing body, he was actually 40 years old when he did the infamous beach scene with Deborah Kerr. They did 2 more movies together Separate Tables, which is a great adaption of a Terence Rattigan play about 4 lonely people living in a seaside boarding hotel (Wendy Hiller and David Niven got Oscars for their performances) and Gypsy Moths.
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He was 53 when he did The Swimmer in which he even did a nude scene. Very interesting movie about a guy (Lancaster) who wants to swim home via all the swimming pools in his neighborhood.
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bev said on 23/Apr/16
Great looking guy!
Great looking guy!
James said on 23/Apr/16
We never saw him at 80 Rampage as he never appeared in public after he was 76.
We never saw him at 80 Rampage as he never appeared in public after he was 76.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 10/Apr/16
185/186cm peak for sure. Still looked that at 80!
185/186cm peak for sure. Still looked that at 80!
Tommy said on 9/Mar/16
Very beautiful man. The proportions of his body were almost ideal, long legs, broad shoulders, narrow hips. Sydney Pollack once said of him he looked like he was sculptured out of marble. A staunch liberal all his life, he became an enemy to many conservative presidents and the FBI kept a file on him. He made some great movies with his production company HHL, Sweet Smell of Success, Trapeze, Marty, The Crimson Pirate. 6 ft 1 seems alright to me. He certainly wasn't a short guy.
Very beautiful man. The proportions of his body were almost ideal, long legs, broad shoulders, narrow hips. Sydney Pollack once said of him he looked like he was sculptured out of marble. A staunch liberal all his life, he became an enemy to many conservative presidents and the FBI kept a file on him. He made some great movies with his production company HHL, Sweet Smell of Success, Trapeze, Marty, The Crimson Pirate. 6 ft 1 seems alright to me. He certainly wasn't a short guy.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 6/Mar/16
Solid 6ft1 peak
Solid 6ft1 peak
Tom said on 4/Mar/16
Lancaster was a chain smoker all his life.
Lancaster was a chain smoker all his life.
charlie said on 20/Feb/16
Many comments suggested he LOOKED about 6 feet in height. If thats the case his height would be 5 foot 10 to 5 foot 11 inches based on the height of shoes giving the appearance of a taller man. Looking a certain height and actually being a height is 2 completely different things. Burt Lancaster looked tall but he wore Big boots in his movies. If his heel was 3 inch boot heel than a 6 foot looking male can indeed be 5 foot 9 flat foot. In that case hes average height.
Many comments suggested he LOOKED about 6 feet in height. If thats the case his height would be 5 foot 10 to 5 foot 11 inches based on the height of shoes giving the appearance of a taller man. Looking a certain height and actually being a height is 2 completely different things. Burt Lancaster looked tall but he wore Big boots in his movies. If his heel was 3 inch boot heel than a 6 foot looking male can indeed be 5 foot 9 flat foot. In that case hes average height.
Tom said on 15/Feb/16
Lancaster can't have been in great shape in the 1980s. He had two heart attacks and a quadruple bypass, and almost died from blood loss during a gall bladder operation.
Lancaster can't have been in great shape in the 1980s. He had two heart attacks and a quadruple bypass, and almost died from blood loss during a gall bladder operation.
Andrew M said on 6/Feb/16
My late uncle James McCluskey emigrated to Venice, California years ago to work as a carpenter & joiner for a firm. In the 80s or 90s he was one of several employees hired to build a new gym in Burt's home. When my dad remarked on Burt wanting a new gym at his age, my uncle James said Burt was still in great shape! I've always maintained gymnasts have the best physiques: not just aesthetically, but functionally.
My late uncle James McCluskey emigrated to Venice, California years ago to work as a carpenter & joiner for a firm. In the 80s or 90s he was one of several employees hired to build a new gym in Burt's home. When my dad remarked on Burt wanting a new gym at his age, my uncle James said Burt was still in great shape! I've always maintained gymnasts have the best physiques: not just aesthetically, but functionally.
Beau said on 17/Oct/15
I never met Burt Lancaster, but I did work with Karl Malden, as an actor in 1987, on the film "Nuts". I ran into Malden in the makeup trailer one morning, and he was a solid 6'1, as I am. In "Birdman of Alcatraz" when he and Lancaster stand face to face, they are almost the exact height. I'd say Burt was 6'1"
I never met Burt Lancaster, but I did work with Karl Malden, as an actor in 1987, on the film "Nuts". I ran into Malden in the makeup trailer one morning, and he was a solid 6'1, as I am. In "Birdman of Alcatraz" when he and Lancaster stand face to face, they are almost the exact height. I'd say Burt was 6'1"
Larry said on 8/Sep/15
Lancaster was 74 in "Field of Dreams".
He was an inch taller than Clark Gable.
Lancaster was 74 in "Field of Dreams".
He was an inch taller than Clark Gable.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 9/Aug/15
He actually did look about the same as Costner in Field of Dreams which is one of his last on-screen appearances. Some guys lose hardly anything.
Editor Rob
He actually did look about the same as Costner in Field of Dreams which is one of his last on-screen appearances. Some guys lose hardly anything.
Editor Rob I hope celebheights visitors stay tall into their 60's, but unfortunately genetics can mean disc degeneration occurs more in some, than others.
Sam said on 13/Jul/15
I wonder if he popped on lifts to appear opposite Costner in Field of Dreams, I find it hard to believe he'd still be dead-even with Costner around the age of 80 with a clearly curved spine. There's a few photos of Lancaster hanging with Clark Gable and Gable looks the same height or even possibly a fraction higher. Gable could look as weak as a six foot even but maybe Gable pulled a footwear advantage on the younger star in those (I know Gable wasn't adverse to height trickery after his appearance in The Tall Men compared to Robert Ryan).
I wonder if he popped on lifts to appear opposite Costner in Field of Dreams, I find it hard to believe he'd still be dead-even with Costner around the age of 80 with a clearly curved spine. There's a few photos of Lancaster hanging with Clark Gable and Gable looks the same height or even possibly a fraction higher. Gable could look as weak as a six foot even but maybe Gable pulled a footwear advantage on the younger star in those (I know Gable wasn't adverse to height trickery after his appearance in The Tall Men compared to Robert Ryan).
Gonzalo said on 3/Jul/15
Another ticky guy. In The flame and the arrow (great film, by the way), he looks a bit over 1`80. In field of dreams, in his seventies, he looks as tall as Kevin Costner who is clearly a legit 1`85 guy.
In the Charlton Heston page I posted a pic of both men together and Burt doesn´t look over 1`82-83. I could go on.
He looks anywhere from 1`81 to 1`87
Another ticky guy. In The flame and the arrow (great film, by the way), he looks a bit over 1`80. In field of dreams, in his seventies, he looks as tall as Kevin Costner who is clearly a legit 1`85 guy.
In the Charlton Heston page I posted a pic of both men together and Burt doesn´t look over 1`82-83. I could go on.
He looks anywhere from 1`81 to 1`87
Sam said on 5/Jun/15
Rob, could you add The Killers, Sweet Smell of Success and The Leopard to his credits? I think you could argue the latter two are near his top all time performances.
Rob, could you add The Killers, Sweet Smell of Success and The Leopard to his credits? I think you could argue the latter two are near his top all time performances.
Sam said on 1/Dec/14
Lancaster with Gregory Peck. With Lancaster being closer to the camera it makes them look closer in height than they really were.
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Lancaster with Gregory Peck. With Lancaster being closer to the camera it makes them look closer in height than they really were.
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Sam said on 24/Nov/14
Yeah, a good biography, could have done without Lancaster's buttocks on the back cover though.
Yeah, a good biography, could have done without Lancaster's buttocks on the back cover though.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 21/Nov/14
Could look 6ft1-6ft2 in movies
Could look 6ft1-6ft2 in movies
Jake: 1.84 m- 1.85 m said on 8/Nov/14
Taller than Bruce Davison in the pretty good western 'Ulzana's Raid'.
Taller than Bruce Davison in the pretty good western 'Ulzana's Raid'.
Arch Stanton said on 7/Oct/14
:Sam, you've clearly not read the Stroud biography!!
:Sam, you've clearly not read the Stroud biography!!
Arch Stanton said on 7/Oct/14
Does look 6'1" next to Scofield in The Train.
Does look 6'1" next to Scofield in The Train.
Ian C. said on 25/Jul/14
Lancaster was in the same rough height class as Lee Marvin in The Professionals, which made him tall. What is interesting about that is that he was once a circus acrobat. That would be a vocation where being tall would be a disadvantage, but you can see Lancaster swinging in circles on a horizontal flag pole in The Flame and the Arrow. That would have taken quite a bit of strength for anyone over six feet tall. A very gifted guy, and obviously intelligent, as in fact most movie stars are.
Lancaster was in the same rough height class as Lee Marvin in The Professionals, which made him tall. What is interesting about that is that he was once a circus acrobat. That would be a vocation where being tall would be a disadvantage, but you can see Lancaster swinging in circles on a horizontal flag pole in The Flame and the Arrow. That would have taken quite a bit of strength for anyone over six feet tall. A very gifted guy, and obviously intelligent, as in fact most movie stars are.
Sam said on 20/Jun/14
I thought he was fairly good in Birdman of Alcatraz but its definitely one of those Stanley Kramer-type message movies that aged not-so-well, they seemed prevalent in the late 50s/early 60s. It would have been interesting to see a gritty, violent Birdman remake in the 70s with Gene Hackman being directed by someone like Friedkin, Scorsese or Coppola, which would not skimp on the brutal side of the character.
I thought he was fairly good in Birdman of Alcatraz but its definitely one of those Stanley Kramer-type message movies that aged not-so-well, they seemed prevalent in the late 50s/early 60s. It would have been interesting to see a gritty, violent Birdman remake in the 70s with Gene Hackman being directed by someone like Friedkin, Scorsese or Coppola, which would not skimp on the brutal side of the character.
Arch Stanton said on 14/Jun/14
Looks a weak 6'1 in Birdman of Alcatraz. Completely got the atmosphere of Alcatraz and Stroud wrong though. It should have been a gritty, violent film, but it glorified him.
Looks a weak 6'1 in Birdman of Alcatraz. Completely got the atmosphere of Alcatraz and Stroud wrong though. It should have been a gritty, violent film, but it glorified him.
Arch Stanton said on 10/May/14
Not Lancaster's best performance of course, that would be Judgement, Elmer Gantry, or Atlantic City, but I thought the film and his performance was thoroughly enjoyable and Magnani was an amazing actress in it.
Not Lancaster's best performance of course, that would be Judgement, Elmer Gantry, or Atlantic City, but I thought the film and his performance was thoroughly enjoyable and Magnani was an amazing actress in it.
Arch Stanton said on 10/May/14
I loved it yeah!! I thought she was amazing in it.
I loved it yeah!! I thought she was amazing in it.
Sam said on 6/May/14
Really, The Rose Tattoo?...I wasn't crazy about that one. He and Anna Magnani overacting the hell out of Tennessee Williams dialogue with overblown campy Italian accents (I know that was just the way Magnani talked but Lancaster struck some false notes). I don't think it was nearly as well directed as Sweet Smell.
Really, The Rose Tattoo?...I wasn't crazy about that one. He and Anna Magnani overacting the hell out of Tennessee Williams dialogue with overblown campy Italian accents (I know that was just the way Magnani talked but Lancaster struck some false notes). I don't think it was nearly as well directed as Sweet Smell.
Arch Stanton said on 5/May/14
Nah, The Rose Tattoo is the best film of Lancaster's by far I've seen and is now one of my favourites of all time.
Nah, The Rose Tattoo is the best film of Lancaster's by far I've seen and is now one of my favourites of all time.
Sam said on 26/Mar/14
Yeah, she was definitely a little on the short side, I think she wore heels in Sweet Smell. She's was hot enough that (SPOILER ALERT) it almost explained Lancaster's creepy, incestous obsession with her in the movie.
Yeah, she was definitely a little on the short side, I think she wore heels in Sweet Smell. She's was hot enough that (SPOILER ALERT) it almost explained Lancaster's creepy, incestous obsession with her in the movie.
Arch Stanton said on 25/Mar/14
Sam do you think Susan Harrison looked 5'3" as listed? She was a gorgeous looking gal..
Sam do you think Susan Harrison looked 5'3" as listed? She was a gorgeous looking gal..
Arch Stanton said on 24/Mar/14
I know Burt, but I go by year of release which was 1960. Technically 1959 really as you say though.
Lancaster still looked 2-2.5 inches taller than Kirk Douglas in lifts in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Those are actually my two favourite Lancaster films too Sam :-]
I know Burt, but I go by year of release which was 1960. Technically 1959 really as you say though.
Lancaster still looked 2-2.5 inches taller than Kirk Douglas in lifts in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Those are actually my two favourite Lancaster films too Sam :-]
Burt said on 18/Mar/14
Arch, both "The Unforgiven" and "Elmer Gantry" were filmed in 1959 when Lancaster was 45.
Arch, both "The Unforgiven" and "Elmer Gantry" were filmed in 1959 when Lancaster was 45.
avi said on 16/Mar/14
Never was much taller than 5'10ish Telly Savalas in the birdman from Alcatraz movie. 6'0ish probably
Never was much taller than 5'10ish Telly Savalas in the birdman from Alcatraz movie. 6'0ish probably
Jeff C said on 9/Jan/14
Sam says on 8/Jan/14
"Sweet Smell of Success is my very favorite Lancaster film"
I have to agree with you Sam, I think It was also Tony Curtis finest acting. Fantastic Film, too bad it wasnt a blockbuster. However, it has become a cult classic.
Sam says on 8/Jan/14
"Sweet Smell of Success is my very favorite Lancaster film"
I have to agree with you Sam, I think It was also Tony Curtis finest acting. Fantastic Film, too bad it wasnt a blockbuster. However, it has become a cult classic.
Sam said on 8/Jan/14
Sweet Smell of Success is my very favorite Lancaster film, more so than From Here to Eternity, a more praised film. Also a big fan of The Killers, Atlantic City, The Leopard and Go Tell the Spartans...he always made interesting choices.
Sweet Smell of Success is my very favorite Lancaster film, more so than From Here to Eternity, a more praised film. Also a big fan of The Killers, Atlantic City, The Leopard and Go Tell the Spartans...he always made interesting choices.
Jeff C said on 6/Jan/14
I think one one of his best films was "Sweet Smell Of Success" with Tony Curtis. Very underrated.
I think one one of his best films was "Sweet Smell Of Success" with Tony Curtis. Very underrated.
James said on 29/Dec/13
Lancaster was only six foot, as others have said he was three inches shorter than Gary Cooper. Lancaster was 74 when "Field of Dreams" was filmed in 1988, so he might have only been 5'11" in his last movie. He was not actually that fit physically because he chain smoked Camels and drank heavily.
Lancaster was only six foot, as others have said he was three inches shorter than Gary Cooper. Lancaster was 74 when "Field of Dreams" was filmed in 1988, so he might have only been 5'11" in his last movie. He was not actually that fit physically because he chain smoked Camels and drank heavily.
Arch Stanton said on 23/Dec/13
Doesn't really look over 6 ft in The Leopard either. Of course the lovely Claudia Cardinale was also in that film!
Doesn't really look over 6 ft in The Leopard either. Of course the lovely Claudia Cardinale was also in that film!
Arch Stanton said on 23/Dec/13
What happens to guys in their 60s really is most cruel! Harrison Ford is one of the few guys who seem to have got through his 60s relatively unscathed. If you compare Lancaster in Airport in 1970 to Atlantic City in 1980 he aged 25 years in 10 years! My dad's 66 in June and has aged immensely in the last 5 years and has pretty much lost his athletic frame and has now shrunk and looks quite frail and his skin has yellowed. He looked pretty good up until about 60.
What happens to guys in their 60s really is most cruel! Harrison Ford is one of the few guys who seem to have got through his 60s relatively unscathed. If you compare Lancaster in Airport in 1970 to Atlantic City in 1980 he aged 25 years in 10 years! My dad's 66 in June and has aged immensely in the last 5 years and has pretty much lost his athletic frame and has now shrunk and looks quite frail and his skin has yellowed. He looked pretty good up until about 60.
Arch Stanton said on 23/Dec/13
Thanks. Oddly Lancaster looks a bit shorter than 5'10" listed Robert Joy in Atlantic City!! He really looks noticeably shorter than 6'1", he was 67 when they made it.
Thanks. Oddly Lancaster looks a bit shorter than 5'10" listed Robert Joy in Atlantic City!! He really looks noticeably shorter than 6'1", he was 67 when they made it.
Arch Stanton said on 21/Dec/13
He won an Oscar for Best Actor for Elmer Gantry and BAFTA for Best Actor for Atlantic City.
He won an Oscar for Best Actor for Elmer Gantry and BAFTA for Best Actor for Atlantic City.
Arch Stanton said on 21/Dec/13
Rob can you add Elmer Gantry and Atlantic City? I'd argue that those were among his best known roles.
Rob can you add Elmer Gantry and Atlantic City? I'd argue that those were among his best known roles.
Arch Stanton said on 21/Dec/13
Lancaster had a really tough year in 1960 didn't he, working opposite Audrey Hepburn in The Unforgiven and Jean Simmons in Elmer Gantry. Poor chap! Looks a strong 6'1 range in The Unforgiven but he's in cowboy boots.
Lancaster had a really tough year in 1960 didn't he, working opposite Audrey Hepburn in The Unforgiven and Jean Simmons in Elmer Gantry. Poor chap! Looks a strong 6'1 range in The Unforgiven but he's in cowboy boots.
Arch Stanton said on 13/Dec/13
Actually looked 6'2 in Judgement at Nuremberg I though, but they made him look radically different.
Actually looked 6'2 in Judgement at Nuremberg I though, but they made him look radically different.
Arch Stanton said on 8/Dec/13
In The Rainmaker he has 1-2 inches on an actor who in the film claims to be six foot and they make a thing of it. He also looks a strong 6'1" next to Katharine Hepburn in it IMO. I think He can look more 6' at times but I think 6'1" is accurate for peak. His hair reminds me of mine..
In The Rainmaker he has 1-2 inches on an actor who in the film claims to be six foot and they make a thing of it. He also looks a strong 6'1" next to Katharine Hepburn in it IMO. I think He can look more 6' at times but I think 6'1" is accurate for peak. His hair reminds me of mine..
Sam said on 14/Nov/13
He was a interesting guy, I read his biography. He was a producer with a real keen creative eye and successfully broke away from the beefcake image he first had...he also was an experienced acrobat and maintained superior strength to the end of his days. On the other hand, like a lot of successful guys, he could be a real SOB and was a womanizer and generally bad to his wife. My favorite ancedote was when a snooty 7-year-old Macaulay Culkin was rude to a 80-year-old Lancaster, Burt threatened to beat his little butt.
He was a interesting guy, I read his biography. He was a producer with a real keen creative eye and successfully broke away from the beefcake image he first had...he also was an experienced acrobat and maintained superior strength to the end of his days. On the other hand, like a lot of successful guys, he could be a real SOB and was a womanizer and generally bad to his wife. My favorite ancedote was when a snooty 7-year-old Macaulay Culkin was rude to a 80-year-old Lancaster, Burt threatened to beat his little butt.
Arch Stanton said on 3/Nov/13
Well he didn't look over an inch shorter than Dean Jagger in Elmer Gantry who was clearly a solid 6'2" next to Peck in earlier films so he had to be 6'1. He can look more 6 ft at other times though.
Well he didn't look over an inch shorter than Dean Jagger in Elmer Gantry who was clearly a solid 6'2" next to Peck in earlier films so he had to be 6'1. He can look more 6 ft at other times though.
Arch Stanton said on 3/Nov/13
Doesn't really look over 6 ft in Elmer Gantry
Doesn't really look over 6 ft in Elmer Gantry
high tom said on 28/Sep/13
just watched 'Brute Force" (circa 1947) with Charles Bickford co-starring: Bickford
was about 65 at that time. His height was listed as 6'1" and in the scene where they're standing almost nose-to-nose, Burt was at least 2" shorter...
just watched 'Brute Force" (circa 1947) with Charles Bickford co-starring: Bickford
was about 65 at that time. His height was listed as 6'1" and in the scene where they're standing almost nose-to-nose, Burt was at least 2" shorter...
Sam said on 5/Sep/13
Hard to tell, but to my eyes Delon could have pulled off 5'10"...he's got several inches on Charles Bronson for example.
Hard to tell, but to my eyes Delon could have pulled off 5'10"...he's got several inches on Charles Bronson for example.
IndroB said on 12/Aug/13
I am sorry, are you serious?
Burt Lancaster is at least 8-10 cm taller than Alain Delon, who incidentally is probably closer to 5'9'' than 5'10''.
6'1'' sounds right for Lancaster, anything over 5'9'' for Delon is way off.
I am sorry, are you serious?
Burt Lancaster is at least 8-10 cm taller than Alain Delon, who incidentally is probably closer to 5'9'' than 5'10''.
6'1'' sounds right for Lancaster, anything over 5'9'' for Delon is way off.
Knowitall said on 18/Jul/13
I'm convinced that Cooper was taller than six three. Perhaps closer to six four.
Think about it. Like Rock Hudson, Cooper always appeared taller than all the men in his films. He was a good two inches talker than six foot two Lon Cheney Jr. And if Tony Perkins was really six two then Coop was six four because he was a solid two inches talker than Perkins in Friendly Persuasion.
So if Coop was six four, and three inches taller than Lancaster, Burt was six one.
I'm convinced that Cooper was taller than six three. Perhaps closer to six four.
Think about it. Like Rock Hudson, Cooper always appeared taller than all the men in his films. He was a good two inches talker than six foot two Lon Cheney Jr. And if Tony Perkins was really six two then Coop was six four because he was a solid two inches talker than Perkins in Friendly Persuasion.
So if Coop was six four, and three inches taller than Lancaster, Burt was six one.
jano said on 11/Jun/13
i seen this 2 guys burt lancaster and alain delon . delon is 5 ft 10 burt lancaster is 6 ft 1 tall
i seen this 2 guys burt lancaster and alain delon . delon is 5 ft 10 burt lancaster is 6 ft 1 tall
Arch Stanton said on 10/Jun/13
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Rob see from 26 minutes onwards. Pause at 29:12 in particular, how much to you reckon Gary Cooper has one him? It looks an easy 3 inches to me. I mean if Cooper really was 6 ft 2 Lancaster would be struggling with 5 ft 11! And if Cooper was only 6'3", Lancaster doesn't look above 6'..
Editor Rob
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Rob see from 26 minutes onwards. Pause at 29:12 in particular, how much to you reckon Gary Cooper has one him? It looks an easy 3 inches to me. I mean if Cooper really was 6 ft 2 Lancaster would be struggling with 5 ft 11! And if Cooper was only 6'3", Lancaster doesn't look above 6'..
Editor Rob not sure a big 3 inches there.
Arch Stanton said on 10/Jun/13
Rob can you add Elmer Gantry, he won an Oscar for that film!
Do you mean Fields of Dreams? Well that film was 1989, he'd have been 76 by then and probably nearer 5 ft 11. Not seen that film in yonks though, I can't remember how he looked, but as I say I get a very similar height impression in his prime to Reagan and Grant. 6'0.5" is possible for his peak don't you think?
Editor Rob
Rob can you add Elmer Gantry, he won an Oscar for that film!
Do you mean Fields of Dreams? Well that film was 1989, he'd have been 76 by then and probably nearer 5 ft 11. Not seen that film in yonks though, I can't remember how he looked, but as I say I get a very similar height impression in his prime to Reagan and Grant. 6'0.5" is possible for his peak don't you think?
Editor Rob yeah it's that film
Arch Stanton said on 9/Jun/13
Doesn't even look close to a real 6'2" in Vengeance Valley Frenchman. Charlton Heston looked a lot bigger. Lancaster looks about the same height as Cary Grant and Reagan weak 6'1" I think. 6'0.5"-6'1" looks about right. He reminds me a bit of a John Schneider from Smallville facially.
Doesn't even look close to a real 6'2" in Vengeance Valley Frenchman. Charlton Heston looked a lot bigger. Lancaster looks about the same height as Cary Grant and Reagan weak 6'1" I think. 6'0.5"-6'1" looks about right. He reminds me a bit of a John Schneider from Smallville facially.
Arch Stanton said on 9/Jun/13
Rob can you update his films Rob, known for films like From Here to Eternity, Marty, Trapeze, Sweet Smell of Success, Elmer Gantry, Birdman of Alcatraz and Atlantic City.
Watching Vengeance Valley right now, haven't been watching so many films of late as I've been enjoying the sunshine!
Editor Rob
Rob can you update his films Rob, known for films like From Here to Eternity, Marty, Trapeze, Sweet Smell of Success, Elmer Gantry, Birdman of Alcatraz and Atlantic City.
Watching Vengeance Valley right now, haven't been watching so many films of late as I've been enjoying the sunshine!
Editor Rob I'll give him a photo, I noticed an article talking about stand ins for Shoeless Joe, the casting was wanting James Earl Jones (6ft 1.5, 235 pounds), Kevin Costner (6ft and 165 pounds) and Burt Lancaster (6ft, 189 pounds)
Jeff C said on 4/Jun/13
Frenchman in regard to your post, your way off. Delon is nowhere near 5ft11.5, I woulnt be so sure if I were you. Next to Charles Bronson and Jane Fonda he was barely taller. The most I will give him will be my exact height which is 5ft9.5.
Frenchman in regard to your post, your way off. Delon is nowhere near 5ft11.5, I woulnt be so sure if I were you. Next to Charles Bronson and Jane Fonda he was barely taller. The most I will give him will be my exact height which is 5ft9.5.
Frenchman said on 1/Jun/13
Burt Lancaster was 6ft2 (188 cm)at his peak. When I watch a movie I always make comparisons between actors. I know it is tricky or misleading because of the camera angle or else, but I am 66 years old and I have done that for so many years that I have come to reliable conclusions. As for Alain Delon, he is either 181 or 182 (a good 5ft11,5 at his peak). I am sure of that too.
Burt Lancaster was 6ft2 (188 cm)at his peak. When I watch a movie I always make comparisons between actors. I know it is tricky or misleading because of the camera angle or else, but I am 66 years old and I have done that for so many years that I have come to reliable conclusions. As for Alain Delon, he is either 181 or 182 (a good 5ft11,5 at his peak). I am sure of that too.
Frenchman said on 1/Jun/13
Burt Lancaster was 6ft2 at his peak. When I watch a movie I always make comparisons between actors. I know it is tricky or misleading because of the camera angle or else, but I am 66 years old and I have done that for so many years that I have come to reliable conclusions. As for Alain Delon, he is either 181 or 182 (a good 5ft11,5 at his peak). I am sure of that too.
Burt Lancaster was 6ft2 at his peak. When I watch a movie I always make comparisons between actors. I know it is tricky or misleading because of the camera angle or else, but I am 66 years old and I have done that for so many years that I have come to reliable conclusions. As for Alain Delon, he is either 181 or 182 (a good 5ft11,5 at his peak). I am sure of that too.
Jeff C said on 25/May/13
I am a big Alain Delon fan. However, his height has always puzzle me. I grew up with his films as a little kid In Cuba. There is one film in particular called Honor Among Thieves with Charles Bronson, and Delon is one inch taller. So if Bronson is 5.8 then Delon cant be any taller than 5.9. Rob if you get information about his height it will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Editor Rob
I am a big Alain Delon fan. However, his height has always puzzle me. I grew up with his films as a little kid In Cuba. There is one film in particular called Honor Among Thieves with Charles Bronson, and Delon is one inch taller. So if Bronson is 5.8 then Delon cant be any taller than 5.9. Rob if you get information about his height it will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Editor Rob near 5ft 10 I thought was possible, but I too wasn't sure so haven't yet added him until I watched some of his stuff.
ArjunaKorale said on 8/May/13
In Vera Cruz with Gary Cooper (where Burt outshone Cooper in every scene in my opinion), Burt seemed a full three inches shorter than Cooper. Cooper has always been listed as 6 ft 3 & nothing more, so my guess is that Burt was a 6 footer & nothing more.
In Vera Cruz with Gary Cooper (where Burt outshone Cooper in every scene in my opinion), Burt seemed a full three inches shorter than Cooper. Cooper has always been listed as 6 ft 3 & nothing more, so my guess is that Burt was a 6 footer & nothing more.
ArjunaKorale said on 8/May/13
Burt was one of my favourite actors...makes today's cool guys like Tome Cruise look like wimps! I've seen him in many films & I always pegged him out as 184 - 183 cm (dead on 6 feet or half an inch over). I really don't think that he was anything over this.
Burt was one of my favourite actors...makes today's cool guys like Tome Cruise look like wimps! I've seen him in many films & I always pegged him out as 184 - 183 cm (dead on 6 feet or half an inch over). I really don't think that he was anything over this.
Clint said on 5/Jan/13
Probably you're right, Sam. Actually there are some sites that list Delon 5.10, the official 182 looks a bit too much for him. Moreover, I have seen a pic of Burt colse to Gary Cooper (6.3-6.4), who looks about 2 or 3 inches taller than him. Definitely, 185-186 seems accurate for Burt.
Ps: why isn't Delon listed on this site?
Probably you're right, Sam. Actually there are some sites that list Delon 5.10, the official 182 looks a bit too much for him. Moreover, I have seen a pic of Burt colse to Gary Cooper (6.3-6.4), who looks about 2 or 3 inches taller than him. Definitely, 185-186 seems accurate for Burt.
Ps: why isn't Delon listed on this site?
Sam said on 4/Jan/13
I've seen that movie, Clint. Lancaster did look considerably taller. However, I think Delon's listed height is slightly exaggerated. Next to 5'7" Monica Vitti, in L'eclisse he is scarcely taller when she is in heels. Delon's probably a strong 5'10" nothing more.
I've seen that movie, Clint. Lancaster did look considerably taller. However, I think Delon's listed height is slightly exaggerated. Next to 5'7" Monica Vitti, in L'eclisse he is scarcely taller when she is in heels. Delon's probably a strong 5'10" nothing more.
Clint said on 2/Jan/13
In the movie "Il Gattopardo" by Luchino Visconti, Lancaster looks much taller than Alain Delon, who is listed about 182. I'd say he looks about three inches taller than Delon, definetly around 190, do you see it possible Rob?
In the movie "Il Gattopardo" by Luchino Visconti, Lancaster looks much taller than Alain Delon, who is listed about 182. I'd say he looks about three inches taller than Delon, definetly around 190, do you see it possible Rob?
Copnovelist195 said on 9/Nov/12
I would say Lancaster was 6ft1 even into old age, possibly 6ft2 at his peak. Always prided himself on his physical fitness into his sixties when his health completely broke down; he even almost died during a gallstone operation. Just goes to show it's what's in your genes at the end of the day. He spent the last twenty years of his life in pretty poor health despite a lifetime's daily fitness regime and being a former acrobat.
I would say Lancaster was 6ft1 even into old age, possibly 6ft2 at his peak. Always prided himself on his physical fitness into his sixties when his health completely broke down; he even almost died during a gallstone operation. Just goes to show it's what's in your genes at the end of the day. He spent the last twenty years of his life in pretty poor health despite a lifetime's daily fitness regime and being a former acrobat.
Patrick said on 5/Jan/12
Not less than 6' above all considering the pics with K. Costner where he inicdentally, looked wonderful despite age (77) and illness.
Not less than 6' above all considering the pics with K. Costner where he inicdentally, looked wonderful despite age (77) and illness.
talker said on 13/Dec/11
Burt wa 6'even.
Burt wa 6'even.
jake, 1.82 m- 1.83 m said on 13/Nov/11
He looked 3 inches below Robert Ryan in 'Lawman'.
He looked 3 inches below Robert Ryan in 'Lawman'.
Mr. Kaplan said on 31/May/11
Gable was 6'0". Lancaster 6'1". Woody Strode was 6'4".
Gable was 6'0". Lancaster 6'1". Woody Strode was 6'4".
Sam said on 31/May/11
Lancaster looks a bit shorter than an older Clark Gable in these shots:
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And looks pretty short here too:
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But you can see that he was still about the same height as Kevin Costner at age 77 here in Field of Dreams even with a curved spine:
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He also towers over Katharine Hepburn here:
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and hold his own with these tall guys:
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Lancaster looks a bit shorter than an older Clark Gable in these shots:
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And looks pretty short here too:
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But you can see that he was still about the same height as Kevin Costner at age 77 here in Field of Dreams even with a curved spine:
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He also towers over Katharine Hepburn here:
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and hold his own with these tall guys:
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Rico said on 18/May/11
In The Osterman Week-end, near Rutger Hauer he seems 5'10 indeed.
In The Osterman Week-end, near Rutger Hauer he seems 5'10 indeed.
Kirk said on 27/Feb/11
Burt Lancaster was not 6 feet tall. I knew Burt back in the 50s and was on the set when he did a comedy sketch with Jerry & Dean. They all were barefoot in a bedroom scene, and they all were the same height. And it is well known Jerry and Dean were both 5 feet 10 inches tall!
Burt Lancaster was not 6 feet tall. I knew Burt back in the 50s and was on the set when he did a comedy sketch with Jerry & Dean. They all were barefoot in a bedroom scene, and they all were the same height. And it is well known Jerry and Dean were both 5 feet 10 inches tall!
Cynnvb said on 14/Dec/10
I looked up and answered my own question..Debra Kerr was 5'6' or 5'7' and looks small next to Lancaster..
I looked up and answered my own question..Debra Kerr was 5'6' or 5'7' and looks small next to Lancaster..
Cynnvb said on 14/Dec/10
Burt looks taller than average and somewhat slender. Could there be a more intersting love scene than his and Debra Kerr's(how tall was Debra?) in From Here to Eternity? From some of the still photos he was huge next to Sinatra and Cliff.( of course they were mice)Lancaster was a wonderful screen personality and actor and should not be forgotten.
Burt looks taller than average and somewhat slender. Could there be a more intersting love scene than his and Debra Kerr's(how tall was Debra?) in From Here to Eternity? From some of the still photos he was huge next to Sinatra and Cliff.( of course they were mice)Lancaster was a wonderful screen personality and actor and should not be forgotten.
Shadow2 said on 13/Nov/10
Burt was 6'1.5" at the start of his career about 1946, and this is apparent in scenes with his regular co-star way back then, 6'2" Wendell Corey. In the 1970's as he entered his 60's he was still 6'1". A very fit guy, being a former acrobat.
Burt was 6'1.5" at the start of his career about 1946, and this is apparent in scenes with his regular co-star way back then, 6'2" Wendell Corey. In the 1970's as he entered his 60's he was still 6'1". A very fit guy, being a former acrobat.
jake said on 3/Nov/10
Just watched Lancaster in Birdman of Alcatraz and he stood eye-to-eye with 6' 1" Karl Malden.
Just watched Lancaster in Birdman of Alcatraz and he stood eye-to-eye with 6' 1" Karl Malden.
Ed T. said on 11/Jun/09
Rising, I agree with your comments on the Montgomery Clift page. I believe Clift was most likely no taller than 5'8.5" . 5'10" is a definite stretch for Clift. If Clift is more like 5'8.0-5'8.5", then Lancaster would have been more like 6'0-6'0.5" rather than 6'1" in From Here To Eternity. Although he still wasn't very old , by the mid-1960's he sometimes could appear as if he was slightly under 6'0".
Rising, I agree with your comments on the Montgomery Clift page. I believe Clift was most likely no taller than 5'8.5" . 5'10" is a definite stretch for Clift. If Clift is more like 5'8.0-5'8.5", then Lancaster would have been more like 6'0-6'0.5" rather than 6'1" in From Here To Eternity. Although he still wasn't very old , by the mid-1960's he sometimes could appear as if he was slightly under 6'0".
RisingForce said on 10/Jun/09
Burt was defintley 6'1", he easily had 3 inches on Montgomery Clift in From Here To Eternity. Clift is supposedly 5'10".
Burt was defintley 6'1", he easily had 3 inches on Montgomery Clift in From Here To Eternity. Clift is supposedly 5'10".
sam said on 11/May/09
a little above 6 foot. Pretty big guy.
a little above 6 foot. Pretty big guy.
adam said on 1/Jan/09
Lancaster was also clearly shorter than Gary Cooper. He could have been shorter than 6-1.
Lancaster was also clearly shorter than Gary Cooper. He could have been shorter than 6-1.
Ed T. said on 15/Nov/08
In " The Professionals ", 1966, with Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Ralph Bellamy , Jack Palance and Woody Srode, I would put Lancaster at no more than 6'0", possibly a hair under. There is a scene where Lancaster throws Ryan over his shoulder ( as Ryan's character is fainting from the desert heat ). Ryan , who at age 56/57 was probably 6'3" to 6'3.5", was substantially taller than Lancaster, at least three inches, maybe more.
Also, in watching "From Here to Eternity" a while back, I got the impression that Burt was maybe 6'0" or 6'0.5" rather than a true 6'1".
In " The Professionals ", 1966, with Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan, Ralph Bellamy , Jack Palance and Woody Srode, I would put Lancaster at no more than 6'0", possibly a hair under. There is a scene where Lancaster throws Ryan over his shoulder ( as Ryan's character is fainting from the desert heat ). Ryan , who at age 56/57 was probably 6'3" to 6'3.5", was substantially taller than Lancaster, at least three inches, maybe more.
Also, in watching "From Here to Eternity" a while back, I got the impression that Burt was maybe 6'0" or 6'0.5" rather than a true 6'1".
Anonymous said on 10/Jun/08
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Guys, you don
jwwjr said on 20/Mar/08
When Burt appeared on Martin and Lewis colgate show he didn't seem six one.maybe,5'11 and a bit.they all had their shoes off at various times in the sketch,its very interesting.5' 10" jerry, seems almost as tall as Burt,when both have shoes on.At the end of show they all stand together.Burt seems around 2 inches taller than jerry,if jerry moved to the left in Burts position.Dean seems about the same or taller than Burt, but of course Dean was wearing lifts.I"d say Burt in his bare feet was more likely 6ft or slightly less.
When Burt appeared on Martin and Lewis colgate show he didn't seem six one.maybe,5'11 and a bit.they all had their shoes off at various times in the sketch,its very interesting.5' 10" jerry, seems almost as tall as Burt,when both have shoes on.At the end of show they all stand together.Burt seems around 2 inches taller than jerry,if jerry moved to the left in Burts position.Dean seems about the same or taller than Burt, but of course Dean was wearing lifts.I"d say Burt in his bare feet was more likely 6ft or slightly less.
talker said on 25/Feb/08
Mark,Bronson was 5'7"this is pretty well documented.Delon could be taller around 5'8.5" and that makes Lancaster 6'at most.
Mark,Bronson was 5'7"this is pretty well documented.Delon could be taller around 5'8.5" and that makes Lancaster 6'at most.
Mark said on 9/Sep/07
Talker, actually in Adieu L'ami Delon consistently looks 1-1.5" taller then a good postured Bronson. I believe Bronson at 5'8" gives Delon 5'9.5". In the movie Scorpio, Lancaster is about 3" taller then Delon. Therefore, I give Lancaster 6'0.5"
Talker, actually in Adieu L'ami Delon consistently looks 1-1.5" taller then a good postured Bronson. I believe Bronson at 5'8" gives Delon 5'9.5". In the movie Scorpio, Lancaster is about 3" taller then Delon. Therefore, I give Lancaster 6'0.5"
sam said on 20/Jul/07
I believe that Lancaster is the 6'1", as listed. He was a big, buff kind of guy, but Kate Buford's book listed him as 6'1" and he did look almost 2 inches shorter than an aging (6'3" peak) Gary Cooper in Vera Cruz. Talk of him in lifts I highly doubt, since he always mocked Kirk Douglas's lifts and, so I read, once hid them as a prank, causing Douglas to become so angry he cried.
I believe that Lancaster is the 6'1", as listed. He was a big, buff kind of guy, but Kate Buford's book listed him as 6'1" and he did look almost 2 inches shorter than an aging (6'3" peak) Gary Cooper in Vera Cruz. Talk of him in lifts I highly doubt, since he always mocked Kirk Douglas's lifts and, so I read, once hid them as a prank, causing Douglas to become so angry he cried.
Gonzalo said on 24/Apr/07
Delon was about 5`10, which makes Lancaster around 6`1. Niven was 6 feet at the most. Granger looked over 6`1 to me
Delon was about 5`10, which makes Lancaster around 6`1. Niven was 6 feet at the most. Granger looked over 6`1 to me
talker said on 23/Apr/07
Partick,Delon is nowhere near 5'11.5.He is about 5'7" maybe 5'8" at best.Just look him up next to(well documented)5'7" Bronson in Adieu L'ami,they look the same height.Finally,someone who agrees to under 6'1" for Lancaster!!!!
Partick,Delon is nowhere near 5'11.5.He is about 5'7" maybe 5'8" at best.Just look him up next to(well documented)5'7" Bronson in Adieu L'ami,they look the same height.Finally,someone who agrees to under 6'1" for Lancaster!!!!
patrick said on 18/Apr/07
He looks tall in most films and mainly during his early career; In "from here to eternity", he looks tall but when facing Monty Cliff, not that!
He was probably between 6 and 6'1 tops and was still clearly taller than 5'11/5 . Delon in "scorpio" though being close to 60.
Again a man looking tall because of his "prince" personality first and then of how well proportioned and slender ha was until 1969 (before his heart attack).
He looks tall in most films and mainly during his early career; In "from here to eternity", he looks tall but when facing Monty Cliff, not that!
He was probably between 6 and 6'1 tops and was still clearly taller than 5'11/5 . Delon in "scorpio" though being close to 60.
Again a man looking tall because of his "prince" personality first and then of how well proportioned and slender ha was until 1969 (before his heart attack).
Anonymous2 said on 16/Jan/07
I met David Niven many years ago (we're talking mid-1970s). I was surprised at how tall he was - easily 6'2" as I am 5'10" and looked considerably up at him. He looks very slender on film, but in person there was much more to his frame.
I met David Niven many years ago (we're talking mid-1970s). I was surprised at how tall he was - easily 6'2" as I am 5'10" and looked considerably up at him. He looks very slender on film, but in person there was much more to his frame.
talker said on 11/Dec/06
Burt looks 6'next to Curtis in Trapeze not 6'1'.He's got 3"on Curtis tops.Curtis is 5'9" at the most ,some claim he is 5'8".
Frank 2,Deborah Kerr is tall,do you have any idea what 5'5" looks like next to 6'people?
Stewart Granger was not 6'1",but 6'2".Try to see him in Scaramouche next to 6'3" people,Mel Ferrer and Richard(Bionic woman)Anderson.David Niven was easily 6'.
Burt looks 6'next to Curtis in Trapeze not 6'1'.He's got 3"on Curtis tops.Curtis is 5'9" at the most ,some claim he is 5'8".
Frank 2,Deborah Kerr is tall,do you have any idea what 5'5" looks like next to 6'people?
Stewart Granger was not 6'1",but 6'2".Try to see him in Scaramouche next to 6'3" people,Mel Ferrer and Richard(Bionic woman)Anderson.David Niven was easily 6'.
rasputin said on 1/Oct/06
I'm watching TRAPEZE even as I write. Visually, Burt Lancaster does look to be about 6'1". What is certain is that he has one of the most astonishing physiques in cinema; not an ounce of fat.... just pure ripped sinew. And his proportions are astonishing. What wouldn't I have given to be blessed with a physique like his.
I'm watching TRAPEZE even as I write. Visually, Burt Lancaster does look to be about 6'1". What is certain is that he has one of the most astonishing physiques in cinema; not an ounce of fat.... just pure ripped sinew. And his proportions are astonishing. What wouldn't I have given to be blessed with a physique like his.
Gonzalo said on 8/Jun/06
He looked around 6`1, maybe a little bit over that.
He looked around 6`1, maybe a little bit over that.
Frank2 said on 21/May/06
Burt stood tall in several of his films, especially Seven Days in May. In fact he stood so tall playing that crazed general that Kirk Douglas had to go into his closet and find his biggest lifts to wear for that film. On the set Burt constantly kidded Kirk about his lifts which didn't thrill Kirk in the least, but had the crew in stitches. I got that from the guy who edited the film.
Burt stood tall in several of his films, especially Seven Days in May. In fact he stood so tall playing that crazed general that Kirk Douglas had to go into his closet and find his biggest lifts to wear for that film. On the set Burt constantly kidded Kirk about his lifts which didn't thrill Kirk in the least, but had the crew in stitches. I got that from the guy who edited the film.
Superman said on 20/May/06
If you watch Burt Lancaster in any of the movies he made he never stands tall. He's always leaning forward which give him something of a stoop. Watch him with Dean Jagger in Elmer Gantry. When he stands up straight he's the same height as Jagger. Then if you watch King Creole you see Jagger towers above 6' Elvis.
If you watch Burt Lancaster in any of the movies he made he never stands tall. He's always leaning forward which give him something of a stoop. Watch him with Dean Jagger in Elmer Gantry. When he stands up straight he's the same height as Jagger. Then if you watch King Creole you see Jagger towers above 6' Elvis.
Mikex said on 28/Apr/06
I've read that Lancaster was officially 6'2'' but I've always been sceptical abou this. 6'1'' I can believe.
I've read that Lancaster was officially 6'2'' but I've always been sceptical abou this. 6'1'' I can believe.
Frank2 said on 26/Apr/06
Lawford was routinely listed at being well-over six feet. MGM publicity listed him at 6'1". Then I read somewhere that he was 6'2" which I knew from watching Ocean's Eleven just wasn't true. In that film, Lawford was three inches shorter than 6'2" Cesar Romero who I had met many times since he was good friends with my parents. Then I met Lawford and noticed he was exactly my height so I knew I was correct. But Burt was tall, at least six one. I remember looking up in order to speak to him. With Lawford we were at eye level.
Lawford was routinely listed at being well-over six feet. MGM publicity listed him at 6'1". Then I read somewhere that he was 6'2" which I knew from watching Ocean's Eleven just wasn't true. In that film, Lawford was three inches shorter than 6'2" Cesar Romero who I had met many times since he was good friends with my parents. Then I met Lawford and noticed he was exactly my height so I knew I was correct. But Burt was tall, at least six one. I remember looking up in order to speak to him. With Lawford we were at eye level.
Frank2 said on 26/Apr/06
Well, Burt wasn't wearing lifts that day. That I remembered. The reason was I was checking out Peter Lawford's expensive black velvet Gucci's which had gold embroidery on the front and Lawford wore no socks which was sort of an in thing back then. Burt was right next to him and was wearing normal loafers. And he was at least 6'1", which means 6'2" in his shoes.
Now I stood next to him and spoke with him. Did you ever meet him?
Well, Burt wasn't wearing lifts that day. That I remembered. The reason was I was checking out Peter Lawford's expensive black velvet Gucci's which had gold embroidery on the front and Lawford wore no socks which was sort of an in thing back then. Burt was right next to him and was wearing normal loafers. And he was at least 6'1", which means 6'2" in his shoes.
Now I stood next to him and spoke with him. Did you ever meet him?
Frank2 said on 26/Apr/06
There's no way that Deborah was 5'7". But Burt was taller than me when I met him and taller than Peter Lawford who was my height and at the same location. I saw the two standing next to one another and Burt was at least two inches taller, perhaps even three.
Editor Rob
There's no way that Deborah was 5'7". But Burt was taller than me when I met him and taller than Peter Lawford who was my height and at the same location. I saw the two standing next to one another and Burt was at least two inches taller, perhaps even three.
Editor Rob did you know what the scriptwriter wrote for the character of Peter Lawford in that ray liotta movie?
Angus MacFayden spoke (as Lawford) "I'm 6ft 2"...
Angus MacFayden spoke (as Lawford) "I'm 6ft 2"...
talker said on 26/Apr/06
well,if Deborah was only 5'5.5"then there's no way on earth Burt was more than 5"11.5" based on that photo at the bottom of the page.
well,if Deborah was only 5'5.5"then there's no way on earth Burt was more than 5"11.5" based on that photo at the bottom of the page.
talker said on 25/Apr/06
In my first post photo of this page,take a meter and measure both Burt and Deborah on your computer screen.Its easy since both are standing straight.Measure Burt's front foot and Deborah's back foot.You'll find that Burt is 14cm and Deborah 13.2cm.If Deborah was 5'7"(1.70m)doing a little math you'll see that Burt was around 1.80m maybe just a little more.
In my first post photo of this page,take a meter and measure both Burt and Deborah on your computer screen.Its easy since both are standing straight.Measure Burt's front foot and Deborah's back foot.You'll find that Burt is 14cm and Deborah 13.2cm.If Deborah was 5'7"(1.70m)doing a little math you'll see that Burt was around 1.80m maybe just a little more.
talker said on 25/Apr/06
Frank2,c'mon man,the Martin-Lewis photo is staged fun,the one with Lolo,Burt is standing closer to the camera so one cant really tell.From this movie i'll try and send some snaps that are more revealing.I sent some snaps with Robert Walker,Mr.editor please put them up.
Frank2,c'mon man,the Martin-Lewis photo is staged fun,the one with Lolo,Burt is standing closer to the camera so one cant really tell.From this movie i'll try and send some snaps that are more revealing.I sent some snaps with Robert Walker,Mr.editor please put them up.
Parker said on 25/Apr/06
I'm with you Frank, I reckon he was 6'1/6'2. However, if he was that would make Nick Cravat taller than the 5'2 listed on his page? More like 5'4/5'5 as I posted earlier? The -photo you posted had Burt a full head taller.
Editor Rob
I'm with you Frank, I reckon he was 6'1/6'2. However, if he was that would make Nick Cravat taller than the 5'2 listed on his page? More like 5'4/5'5 as I posted earlier? The -photo you posted had Burt a full head taller.
Editor Rob 2 and half, the half inch is very important ;-) Just like Radcliffe...
Frank2 said on 25/Apr/06
Then please explain how Lancaster can tower over Martin and Lewis in this photo if was indeed just six feet tall?: Click Here
If Burt was six feet then pehaps my friend is correct when he said that Dean was just 5'9" and wore lifts to be the same height as 5'10" Jerry Lewis.
Here in this shot Burt is five inches taller than 5'8" Whit Bissell: Click Here
That makes him at least 6'1".
Here's Burt with 5'9" Curtis and lovely Gina: Click Here
He looks about 6'1" at the minimum. And remember that Curtis wore lifts in many of his films.
Then please explain how Lancaster can tower over Martin and Lewis in this photo if was indeed just six feet tall?: Click Here
If Burt was six feet then pehaps my friend is correct when he said that Dean was just 5'9" and wore lifts to be the same height as 5'10" Jerry Lewis.
Here in this shot Burt is five inches taller than 5'8" Whit Bissell: Click Here
That makes him at least 6'1".
Here's Burt with 5'9" Curtis and lovely Gina: Click Here
He looks about 6'1" at the minimum. And remember that Curtis wore lifts in many of his films.
talker said on 25/Apr/06
Frank2 the photos are inconclusive.Burt was the same height with actor Robert Walker,they look indentical height in "Vengeance Valley".Theres agood shot of the two of them walking side by side towards the camera.If Burt was taller than i think he may have been up to 6'at his best,he was never taller than that.
Frank2 the photos are inconclusive.Burt was the same height with actor Robert Walker,they look indentical height in "Vengeance Valley".Theres agood shot of the two of them walking side by side towards the camera.If Burt was taller than i think he may have been up to 6'at his best,he was never taller than that.
Mikex said on 25/Apr/06
Matthau had a strange stooped appearance which made it hard to guess his height when standing upright.In a film with Jack Lemon once I can remember Matthau's character as being described as about 6'3'', though of course this doesn't mean it was accurate.
Matthau had a strange stooped appearance which made it hard to guess his height when standing upright.In a film with Jack Lemon once I can remember Matthau's character as being described as about 6'3'', though of course this doesn't mean it was accurate.
Glenn said on 25/Apr/06
Silver Fox is better! either way,he was always sweet to me.
Silver Fox is better! either way,he was always sweet to me.
Frank2 said on 24/Apr/06
I think Burt was a solid 6'2" when he was young and dropped an inch or two as he got older. He was nearly as tall as 6'3" Walter Matthau in The Kentuckian and in that film Burt wore moccasins while Matthau wore boots. Walter lost an inch to an inch and a half as he got older, but was a strong 6'3" when he started his film career.
I think Burt was a solid 6'2" when he was young and dropped an inch or two as he got older. He was nearly as tall as 6'3" Walter Matthau in The Kentuckian and in that film Burt wore moccasins while Matthau wore boots. Walter lost an inch to an inch and a half as he got older, but was a strong 6'3" when he started his film career.
Parker said on 24/Apr/06
Frank - Thanks for posting the pictures of Burt with Nick Cravat. Burt looks to me at most a head taller than Nick, rather than a foot taller. So if Burt was 6'1 (which I think was his minimum height) that would put Nick at 5'4/5'5?
What do you think?
Frank - Thanks for posting the pictures of Burt with Nick Cravat. Burt looks to me at most a head taller than Nick, rather than a foot taller. So if Burt was 6'1 (which I think was his minimum height) that would put Nick at 5'4/5'5?
What do you think?
Frank2 said on 24/Apr/06
Cat? I thought it was a silver fox! The last time I saw Tony was at a book store in Century City. He was wearing what I call an "Orson Welles getup" meaning he was all in black. Tony is now on the heavy side and black tends to make a fat person look thinner, or so they say. He still looked fat to me. Tony wore these funky black pumps with two inch heels and was slightly mincing around in them. I'd say he was about 5'9" with those shoes. So now he's probably 5'7" barefoot. But he is over 80 so he's entitled to shrink a bit.
Cat? I thought it was a silver fox! The last time I saw Tony was at a book store in Century City. He was wearing what I call an "Orson Welles getup" meaning he was all in black. Tony is now on the heavy side and black tends to make a fat person look thinner, or so they say. He still looked fat to me. Tony wore these funky black pumps with two inch heels and was slightly mincing around in them. I'd say he was about 5'9" with those shoes. So now he's probably 5'7" barefoot. But he is over 80 so he's entitled to shrink a bit.
Frank2 said on 23/Apr/06
"Burt looked more like 5'11" than anything else.Check him out next to 5'8"Tony Curtis in "trapeze"
Nope: Click Here
More like four inches minimum. Just match their shoulder heights. Check out the film Sweet Smell of Success. Burt is five inches taller than Curtis and slightly taller than 6'1" Martin Milner.
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Burt was lightly taller than Gable in Run Silent Run Deep: Click Here
This shot is slightly tilted to give Gable more height: Click Here
Watch the film and you'll notice Gable is shorter by about two inches. And in the same film, Gable is taller by at least two inches than 5'10" Jack Warden.
"Burt looked more like 5'11" than anything else.Check him out next to 5'8"Tony Curtis in "trapeze"
Nope: Click Here
More like four inches minimum. Just match their shoulder heights. Check out the film Sweet Smell of Success. Burt is five inches taller than Curtis and slightly taller than 6'1" Martin Milner.
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Burt was lightly taller than Gable in Run Silent Run Deep: Click Here
This shot is slightly tilted to give Gable more height: Click Here
Watch the film and you'll notice Gable is shorter by about two inches. And in the same film, Gable is taller by at least two inches than 5'10" Jack Warden.
Glenn said on 23/Apr/06
I think Curtis is 5-9 with that cat on his head.
I think Curtis is 5-9 with that cat on his head.
Frank2 said on 23/Apr/06
Parker, ask and yee shall recieve: Click Here
Nick is a foot shorter than Burt.
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Don't know if Burt and Nick are wearing high heels, but they do look like they'd fit right in during a gay pride parade.
Parker, ask and yee shall recieve: Click Here
Nick is a foot shorter than Burt.
And here: Click Here
Don't know if Burt and Nick are wearing high heels, but they do look like they'd fit right in during a gay pride parade.
Frank2 said on 23/Apr/06
When I was a kid I visited the set of The Adventures of Superman. Reeves was quite tall, although they padded him up to give him more muscles. He also wore a girdle to hold in his stomach. I saw his suit and his boots and the boots didn't have lifts in them. No lifts are apparent when watching the show. The actor who played Superman who did wear huge lifts was Kirk Allan. I have a book on Superman which shows him wearing those lifts. I'll copy it, email it to Rob to post.
When I was a kid I visited the set of The Adventures of Superman. Reeves was quite tall, although they padded him up to give him more muscles. He also wore a girdle to hold in his stomach. I saw his suit and his boots and the boots didn't have lifts in them. No lifts are apparent when watching the show. The actor who played Superman who did wear huge lifts was Kirk Allan. I have a book on Superman which shows him wearing those lifts. I'll copy it, email it to Rob to post.
Paul said on 23/Apr/06
Frank2 - you have George Reeves listed at 6'2" below. His height has been discussed by Superman fans on the official Yahoo discussion group. This may shock you, but it seems some feel this was exaggerated! Noel Neill herself said that Reeves was 6 foot. Reeves' autospy was all over the board with 4 instances of 6 foot 1 of 6'1" and 2 of 5'11".
Supposedly Reeves' Superman boots were fitted with 2 inch lifts.
Noel Neill herself doesn't look more than 5 foot these days from pictures I've seen of her at conventions. Then again, she's in her mid 80s.
Frank2 - you have George Reeves listed at 6'2" below. His height has been discussed by Superman fans on the official Yahoo discussion group. This may shock you, but it seems some feel this was exaggerated! Noel Neill herself said that Reeves was 6 foot. Reeves' autospy was all over the board with 4 instances of 6 foot 1 of 6'1" and 2 of 5'11".
Supposedly Reeves' Superman boots were fitted with 2 inch lifts.
Noel Neill herself doesn't look more than 5 foot these days from pictures I've seen of her at conventions. Then again, she's in her mid 80s.
Parker said on 23/Apr/06
Frank2 - Are there any photo's of Burt stood next to Nick Cravat. On Nick's page he's claimed he is 5'2 - If the top of his head doesn't pass Burt's shoulder I'll buy it. Personally I always thought Nick was 5'6
Frank2 - Are there any photo's of Burt stood next to Nick Cravat. On Nick's page he's claimed he is 5'2 - If the top of his head doesn't pass Burt's shoulder I'll buy it. Personally I always thought Nick was 5'6
Frank2 said on 22/Apr/06
FYI Tony Curtis is or was 5'9".
FYI Tony Curtis is or was 5'9".
Frank2 said on 22/Apr/06
Well, here's Burt with 6'2" Bob Delmonteque: Click Here
Delmonteque next to 5'11" Matt Dillon: Click Here
Delmonteque with 5'10" Max Schell: Click Here
Delmonteque with Lorn Green: Click Here
Green was 6' when he was younger, but shrank down to about 5'11" when he got older. I met Green at Universal when he was in Earthquake and he was my height.
6'2" Delmonteque with Arnie: Click Here
Here's Burt with 6'2" George "Superman" Reeves: Click Here
In the film From Here to Eternity both men were the same height and Burt wasn't wearing lifts. Explain that one. In Gunfight at the OK Corral, 5'8" Kirk Douglas wore huge lifts. I have The Swimmer and people don't tower over Burt. What on earth are you people smoking? Let me know since I need a lift!
Well, here's Burt with 6'2" Bob Delmonteque: Click Here
Delmonteque next to 5'11" Matt Dillon: Click Here
Delmonteque with 5'10" Max Schell: Click Here
Delmonteque with Lorn Green: Click Here
Green was 6' when he was younger, but shrank down to about 5'11" when he got older. I met Green at Universal when he was in Earthquake and he was my height.
6'2" Delmonteque with Arnie: Click Here
Here's Burt with 6'2" George "Superman" Reeves: Click Here
In the film From Here to Eternity both men were the same height and Burt wasn't wearing lifts. Explain that one. In Gunfight at the OK Corral, 5'8" Kirk Douglas wore huge lifts. I have The Swimmer and people don't tower over Burt. What on earth are you people smoking? Let me know since I need a lift!
talker said on 22/Apr/06
Burt looked more like 5'11" than anything else.Check him out next to 5'8"Tony Curtis in "trapeze",or next to Kirk Douglas in "OK corral".He never looks more than 3" taller than either of them.If he had to wear lifts it was probably next to Gary Cooper.In "the swimmer"he is barefoot the entire movie and most people tower over him.
Burt looked more like 5'11" than anything else.Check him out next to 5'8"Tony Curtis in "trapeze",or next to Kirk Douglas in "OK corral".He never looks more than 3" taller than either of them.If he had to wear lifts it was probably next to Gary Cooper.In "the swimmer"he is barefoot the entire movie and most people tower over him.
Frank2 said on 21/Apr/06
Lancaster was taller than Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams: Click Here
Lancaster with 5'9" Peter Riegert: Click Here
Terrific film!
Lancaster standing behind Bob Hope: Click Here
Lancaster was taller than Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams: Click Here
Lancaster with 5'9" Peter Riegert: Click Here
Terrific film!
Lancaster standing behind Bob Hope: Click Here
Frank2 said on 8/Apr/06
Burt with Coop: Click Here
Cooper was about two inches taller which made Burt 6'1" which is what he looked to be when I met him. I just wish I had the opportunity to meet Cooper.
Burt with Coop: Click Here
Cooper was about two inches taller which made Burt 6'1" which is what he looked to be when I met him. I just wish I had the opportunity to meet Cooper.
Bleemo said on 21/Mar/06
Just watched Vera Cruz recently with Burt and 6'3 Gary Cooper. Sometimes Coops could tower over him, but in scenes where they were directly next to one another there really was only 1-2 inches between them.
Editor Rob
Just watched Vera Cruz recently with Burt and 6'3 Gary Cooper. Sometimes Coops could tower over him, but in scenes where they were directly next to one another there really was only 1-2 inches between them.
Editor Rob when Burt is behind the bar at one point and Cooper on other side you can see burt looking up a bit, then they move to the doorway and there isn't much between them...
Frank said on 17/Mar/06
Only Bush's hairdresser knows for sure.
Only Bush's hairdresser knows for sure.
Frank said on 16/Mar/06
Do they know where all the WMD's are hidden?
Do they know where all the WMD's are hidden?
Frank2 said on 2/Mar/06
I met Burt and he was six foot one. His biography always lists him as six two. And in the film From Here to Eternity he's taller than five foot ten Montgomery Clift, six foot tall Mickey Shaughnessy, six foot tall John Dennis, five foot ten Jack Warden, five foot seven Frank Sinatra and five foot ten Ernest Borgnine. So there!
I met Burt and he was six foot one. His biography always lists him as six two. And in the film From Here to Eternity he's taller than five foot ten Montgomery Clift, six foot tall Mickey Shaughnessy, six foot tall John Dennis, five foot ten Jack Warden, five foot seven Frank Sinatra and five foot ten Ernest Borgnine. So there!
Jeff said on 23/Feb/06
Just watched The Professionals on TMC this evening. He is shown barefoot walking beside 6'3" Lee Marvin and there appears to be about 3 inches of differences. Marvin was wearing shoes, so 6'1" seems about right for Burt in 1967. In The Birdman of Alcatraz he is right beside 6'0.5" Karl Malden in several scenes. Burt looked about 1 cm taller.
Just watched The Professionals on TMC this evening. He is shown barefoot walking beside 6'3" Lee Marvin and there appears to be about 3 inches of differences. Marvin was wearing shoes, so 6'1" seems about right for Burt in 1967. In The Birdman of Alcatraz he is right beside 6'0.5" Karl Malden in several scenes. Burt looked about 1 cm taller.
talker said on 10/Jul/05
I've seen almost all of Burts movies and he never looked lore than 5'11".Check this photo from "from here to eternity" with Deborah Kerr.They had to make her stand on lower ground to make Burt look significantly taller in bare feet.If she was standing next to him he wouldnt be more than 3"taller than her.
http://www.moviediva.com/MD_root/MDimages/Copy_of_hereter4.jpg
I've seen almost all of Burts movies and he never looked lore than 5'11".Check this photo from "from here to eternity" with Deborah Kerr.They had to make her stand on lower ground to make Burt look significantly taller in bare feet.If she was standing next to him he wouldnt be more than 3"taller than her.
http://www.moviediva.com/MD_root/MDimages/Copy_of_hereter4.jpg
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