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5ft 11.7in (182.1cm)
5ft 11.7in (182.1cm)
AAAA said on 17/Aug/07
Neeson is 6'4, so if bale is 4 inches shorter, then he is as he claimed. 6' ft even
Neeson is 6'4, so if bale is 4 inches shorter, then he is as he claimed. 6' ft even
Lmeister said on 17/Aug/07
5'10'' u must be kidding. The only reason why he might look shortish sometimes is that he is staring with guys around 6'2''- 6'4'' range in Batman. a Legit 6'0''.
5'10'' u must be kidding. The only reason why he might look shortish sometimes is that he is staring with guys around 6'2''- 6'4'' range in Batman. a Legit 6'0''.
heightfan4lyfe said on 17/Aug/07
I agree with Robert, in Batman he looks around 5'9"-5'10"
I agree with Robert, in Batman he looks around 5'9"-5'10"
RobertJ said on 16/Aug/07
barclay - I'd say 5'10''.
barclay - I'd say 5'10''.
Dennis said on 13/Aug/07
oops sorry.
I got a message saying I had to use tinyurl.com, but it looks like I ****ed up.
oops sorry.
I got a message saying I had to use tinyurl.com, but it looks like I ****ed up.
Anonymous said on 12/Aug/07
hey Dennis, what kind of link is that? you want us to e-mail you first to see the pic or something? LOL
hey Dennis, what kind of link is that? you want us to e-mail you first to see the pic or something? LOL
Dennis said on 11/Aug/07
183 seems right, I also noticed his legs may look stocky at times (but that could just be his pants)
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183 seems right, I also noticed his legs may look stocky at times (but that could just be his pants)
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deustch said on 31/Jul/07
I have huge oubts over whether Bale is this tall, the picture with Neesen has him around 4 inches shorter. I just cant see how he can be 6ft, he appears areound 5ft10-5ft11
I have huge oubts over whether Bale is this tall, the picture with Neesen has him around 4 inches shorter. I just cant see how he can be 6ft, he appears areound 5ft10-5ft11
barclay said on 30/Jul/07
When somebody asks your height do you tell them your height in the morning when you are about 1 inch taller or tell them the height in the night when you are 1 inch shorter. For example my height is 5'10.5" in the morning and 5'9.5" in the night, so honestly whats my actual height?
When somebody asks your height do you tell them your height in the morning when you are about 1 inch taller or tell them the height in the night when you are 1 inch shorter. For example my height is 5'10.5" in the morning and 5'9.5" in the night, so honestly whats my actual height?
RobertJ said on 23/Jul/07
Anonymous - his boots are more or less the same as the previous batman film so he'll be close to 6'2'' in them.
Anonymous - his boots are more or less the same as the previous batman film so he'll be close to 6'2'' in them.
18,181 said on 21/Jul/07
for all I know out of bed he can be 6'1,but its the 6-8hourlater height,that you are most of the day,not when youre having breakfast and a shower. :)
for all I know out of bed he can be 6'1,but its the 6-8hourlater height,that you are most of the day,not when youre having breakfast and a shower. :)
Anonymous said on 15/Jul/07
What do reckon these boots are giving Bale in the new Batman movie?
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I think close to 2" easy.
What do reckon these boots are giving Bale in the new Batman movie?
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I think close to 2" easy.
17,181 said on 5/Jul/07
hes taller than most celebrities,if were talking stars,so 6f seems quite legit.
hes taller than most celebrities,if were talking stars,so 6f seems quite legit.
dmeyer said on 5/Jul/07
after looking at some pics he looks to be 5'11.75 182 cm solid there is a pic were he looks close to freman height but he clearly have weird shoes defenetly 6 ft or a lidl over 6 ft out of bed
after looking at some pics he looks to be 5'11.75 182 cm solid there is a pic were he looks close to freman height but he clearly have weird shoes defenetly 6 ft or a lidl over 6 ft out of bed
dmeyer said on 5/Jul/07
i met liam he was 6'3 to 6'3.5 and bale looked 4 in under looks a solid 3 in under freeman noticably shorter than caine and way shorter than hackman so 5'11.5 might be closer
i met liam he was 6'3 to 6'3.5 and bale looked 4 in under looks a solid 3 in under freeman noticably shorter than caine and way shorter than hackman so 5'11.5 might be closer
17,181 said on 4/Jul/07
This guy I believe is a legitimate 6ffoter,the guy seems intelligent enough to give he real height.hes not insecure.Why should he be,hes taller than almost any big star,Pitt,Clooney,Crowe,Dicaprio,Bloom,Jude Law,Depp,Robert Downey Jr,Cruise.The only ones that come to mind out of big stars are Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington,Carrey too,that aint smaller. Christian Bale is becoming a big star himself,with the batman movies and 3:10 to Yuma movie.
This guy I believe is a legitimate 6ffoter,the guy seems intelligent enough to give he real height.hes not insecure.Why should he be,hes taller than almost any big star,Pitt,Clooney,Crowe,Dicaprio,Bloom,Jude Law,Depp,Robert Downey Jr,Cruise.The only ones that come to mind out of big stars are Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington,Carrey too,that aint smaller. Christian Bale is becoming a big star himself,with the batman movies and 3:10 to Yuma movie.
Alex said on 10/Jun/07
In Batman he looked anywhere from 5'11.5-6'0.5.
In Batman he looked anywhere from 5'11.5-6'0.5.
cate said on 6/Jun/07
hey i have'nt talked to you guy in a while,,,,yeah richard you're right but for batman he also gained too.
hey i have'nt talked to you guy in a while,,,,yeah richard you're right but for batman he also gained too.
RICHARD said on 19/May/07
Always looked 6' in his films except in The Machinist; he looked 5'10 despite being very skinny(he lost 63 pounds for that role) but in Batman Begins he looked like a 6'2 macho man. So yeah his height is 6'.
Always looked 6' in his films except in The Machinist; he looked 5'10 despite being very skinny(he lost 63 pounds for that role) but in Batman Begins he looked like a 6'2 macho man. So yeah his height is 6'.
TheJerk said on 11/May/07
I like Adam West too. He's hilarious in a very serious manner. That still doesn't mean that Bale isnt 6 foot though.
I like Adam West too. He's hilarious in a very serious manner. That still doesn't mean that Bale isnt 6 foot though.
RobertJ said on 11/May/07
I still think he's 5'11''-6''. And I wanted to mention he lost 55 pounds for rescue down, crazy.
I still think he's 5'11''-6''. And I wanted to mention he lost 55 pounds for rescue down, crazy.
Leung said on 9/May/07
Kevin T,
Val Kilmer and Christian Bale are both 6 footers.
And what do you achieve by describing Bale as “chipmunk-like”?
The reoccurring theme in your comments is that you really like Adam West and that all the other Batman actors were too short for your liking. It really does sound like hero-worshipping of Adam West.
Kevin T,
Val Kilmer and Christian Bale are both 6 footers.
And what do you achieve by describing Bale as “chipmunk-like”?
The reoccurring theme in your comments is that you really like Adam West and that all the other Batman actors were too short for your liking. It really does sound like hero-worshipping of Adam West.
Kevin T said on 8/May/07
Val Kilmer was 6'0" with two inches of hair pouf. He's 5' 10", just like Keaton (who somehow always looks smaller onscreen), Clooney, and Bale. Adam West was the only tall, square-chinned Batman. In the case of Bale, all you have to do is compare him to Michael Caine, who almost certainly has shrunk from his original youthful height of 6' 2". Bale still looks chipmunk-like next to him in most screenshots.
Val Kilmer was 6'0" with two inches of hair pouf. He's 5' 10", just like Keaton (who somehow always looks smaller onscreen), Clooney, and Bale. Adam West was the only tall, square-chinned Batman. In the case of Bale, all you have to do is compare him to Michael Caine, who almost certainly has shrunk from his original youthful height of 6' 2". Bale still looks chipmunk-like next to him in most screenshots.
Leung said on 6/May/07
yes all the smart money is on 6'
yes all the smart money is on 6'
isabella said on 5/May/07
My money is on 6' too...pretty much all the other actors in Batman Begins are exceptionally tall, Morgan Freeman (6'3), Katie Holmes (5'9+ since she's in heels the whole movie), Liam Neeson (6'4), and Michael Caine (6'2). That along with the fact that a) he doesn't always have the best posture, and b) he was really buff in that movie which tends to make actors look stumpier, as opposed to if he was leaner. If he was shorter than 6' the other actors would have seemed like giants next to him, rather than there only have been a "noticeable" difference.
My money is on 6' too...pretty much all the other actors in Batman Begins are exceptionally tall, Morgan Freeman (6'3), Katie Holmes (5'9+ since she's in heels the whole movie), Liam Neeson (6'4), and Michael Caine (6'2). That along with the fact that a) he doesn't always have the best posture, and b) he was really buff in that movie which tends to make actors look stumpier, as opposed to if he was leaner. If he was shorter than 6' the other actors would have seemed like giants next to him, rather than there only have been a "noticeable" difference.
Jason said on 4/May/07
My money would be on 6'0''.
My money would be on 6'0''.
First of all said on 2/May/07
Christian Bale is 5 ft 11, Drew how did you come up with the idea that christian bale is a strong six footer? thats just ridiculous, in most of his movies he plays a head role or some important one....watch some premiere of batman begins photo's
i can place a bet now of 1 million that he is 5'11 i just really know for sure
Christian Bale is 5 ft 11, Drew how did you come up with the idea that christian bale is a strong six footer? thats just ridiculous, in most of his movies he plays a head role or some important one....watch some premiere of batman begins photo's
i can place a bet now of 1 million that he is 5'11 i just really know for sure
Drew said on 26/Apr/07
Kevin T, seriously, are you kidding? Christian Bale is a strong six footer even though he doesn't have the best posture usually.
Kevin T, seriously, are you kidding? Christian Bale is a strong six footer even though he doesn't have the best posture usually.
PC said on 26/Apr/07
You missed Val Kilmer, he's 6'0"
You missed Val Kilmer, he's 6'0"
Viper said on 26/Apr/07
Bale looks no shorter than 5-11 really.
Bale looks no shorter than 5-11 really.
Kevin T said on 26/Apr/07
That anyone believes Bale is over 5'10" is testament to his popularity as a screen hero. He is obviously well under six feet, as per comparisons to Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, and Superman actor Brandon Routh, all of whom tower over him. But I have found that the more a man is regarded as a square-jawed hero, the taller people will believe he is, facts to the contrary. Everyone thinks Ronald Reagan was 6'2", John Wayne was 6'4", and so on. It's hero worship. The fact is that the only actor to play Batman onscreen who was six feet tall or taller was Adam West...all the others have been too short for the role, and Bale is no exception.
That anyone believes Bale is over 5'10" is testament to his popularity as a screen hero. He is obviously well under six feet, as per comparisons to Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, and Superman actor Brandon Routh, all of whom tower over him. But I have found that the more a man is regarded as a square-jawed hero, the taller people will believe he is, facts to the contrary. Everyone thinks Ronald Reagan was 6'2", John Wayne was 6'4", and so on. It's hero worship. The fact is that the only actor to play Batman onscreen who was six feet tall or taller was Adam West...all the others have been too short for the role, and Bale is no exception.
dmeyer said on 22/Apr/07
in some pics he looks 3 in under freeman but he has no mush heels snickers in another pics he looks alsmost as tall as freeman but his shoes are clearly elevators he has weird brown shoes that are build up in a way that you can see the ankle is going up but he is about 6 ft or 5'11.75
in some pics he looks 3 in under freeman but he has no mush heels snickers in another pics he looks alsmost as tall as freeman but his shoes are clearly elevators he has weird brown shoes that are build up in a way that you can see the ankle is going up but he is about 6 ft or 5'11.75
isabelle said on 21/Apr/07
bale cant be 5'11, thats how tall colin farrell is and bale is taller than him. they weren't shown together in 'new world', but bale was much taller than kilcher (pocahontus) and farrell wasn't.
bale cant be 5'11, thats how tall colin farrell is and bale is taller than him. they weren't shown together in 'new world', but bale was much taller than kilcher (pocahontus) and farrell wasn't.
dmeyer said on 20/Apr/07
he looked a hull 4 inches under liam who isnt a full 6'4 now i met him 2 month ago he looked about 4 inches on me also he loooks 3 in under freeman so 5'11.5 for this guy 6 ft morning
he looked a hull 4 inches under liam who isnt a full 6'4 now i met him 2 month ago he looked about 4 inches on me also he loooks 3 in under freeman so 5'11.5 for this guy 6 ft morning
cate said on 6/Apr/07
when did rescue dawn come out.........
Editor Rob
when did rescue dawn come out.........
Editor Rob not really out, 'promo' as in pics/trailer
TheJerk said on 6/Apr/07
It's truely amazing how he can transform his body so quickly and easily. Either he is blessed in that department or very dedicated. Perhaps both. I wish losing weight were that easy for me. He looks quie thin for the more recent Rescue Dawn.
Editor Rob
It's truely amazing how he can transform his body so quickly and easily. Either he is blessed in that department or very dedicated. Perhaps both. I wish losing weight were that easy for me. He looks quie thin for the more recent Rescue Dawn.
Editor Rob he also likes to maintain accents, I noticed for batman begins, on some red carpet interviews he was speaking with american accent...good actor
Lmeister said on 6/Apr/07
Mr Bale said the weights in an interview. He said he normally weighs around 185 and dropped 63 pounds for the Machinist. Then he went on about how hard it was to bulk up the weight for Batman.
Editor Rob
Mr Bale said the weights in an interview. He said he normally weighs around 185 and dropped 63 pounds for the Machinist. Then he went on about how hard it was to bulk up the weight for Batman.
Editor Rob he dropped a lot of weight also for Rescue Dawn, looks very weak in promos for that
sam said on 5/Apr/07
Don't really buy anything but 6 feet even for Bale. 5'10" seems especially unlikely.
Don't really buy anything but 6 feet even for Bale. 5'10" seems especially unlikely.
cate said on 4/Apr/07
how do you know...(not to sound mean))
how do you know...(not to sound mean))
Lmeister said on 4/Apr/07
If Mr. Bale is 5'10''-5'11'' then Michael Ironside is max 5'8''...
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Btw C. Bale normally weighs around 185 pounds and dropped down to 121 for The Machinist. In the beginning of working out after the Machinist he went up to 220. During the filming of Batman Bale’s weight hovered around 190.
If Mr. Bale is 5'10''-5'11'' then Michael Ironside is max 5'8''...
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Btw C. Bale normally weighs around 185 pounds and dropped down to 121 for The Machinist. In the beginning of working out after the Machinist he went up to 220. During the filming of Batman Bale’s weight hovered around 190.
cate said on 4/Apr/07
oh did i make it sound like jonathan was in it sorry.;....
oh did i make it sound like jonathan was in it sorry.;....
Viper said on 4/Apr/07
Bale cant be under 5-11.
Bale cant be under 5-11.
cate said on 3/Apr/07
i hate when stars you like slouch that bad for them...
i hate when stars you like slouch that bad for them...
Lmeister said on 3/Apr/07
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is 5'9'' range. He isn't in Prestege. C. Bale tends to wear sneakers in events+slouches and still isn't drawfed by any of his co-stars. In bulky shoes he can look as tall as Michael Caine. He is a solids 6'0''. U can go to Click Here and check out the pics of Mr Bale. There is too many pics of him looking a solid 6'0'' even with a slouch...
Jonathan Rhys Meyers is 5'9'' range. He isn't in Prestege. C. Bale tends to wear sneakers in events+slouches and still isn't drawfed by any of his co-stars. In bulky shoes he can look as tall as Michael Caine. He is a solids 6'0''. U can go to Click Here and check out the pics of Mr Bale. There is too many pics of him looking a solid 6'0'' even with a slouch...
farzaan said on 3/Apr/07
i think he is about 5"10...he does not look very tall..
i think he is about 5"10...he does not look very tall..
cate said on 2/Apr/07
i just watched agin for the 5th time he is shorter
i just watched agin for the 5th time he is shorter
Jay said on 2/Apr/07
watched the prestige aswell, I dont think he looked 6ft once to me in that movie, looked more like 5'11 5'11.5, everyone was taller then him, he reminds me of a Luke Wilson, people say there 6'0 but I just dont see it for those guys.
watched the prestige aswell, I dont think he looked 6ft once to me in that movie, looked more like 5'11 5'11.5, everyone was taller then him, he reminds me of a Luke Wilson, people say there 6'0 but I just dont see it for those guys.
cate said on 29/Mar/07
hey i just saw the prestige he is a solid oh probaly 6'1
hey i just saw the prestige he is a solid oh probaly 6'1
Lmeister said on 25/Mar/07
Jonathan is clearly shorter. He tends to wear boots with high heels. Mr. Bale is a solid 6'0''.
Jonathan is clearly shorter. He tends to wear boots with high heels. Mr. Bale is a solid 6'0''.
cate said on 24/Mar/07
hey jonathan is shorter..
hey jonathan is shorter..
cate said on 15/Mar/07
i think his costarhe's 5'10 so that would make him taller than christian bale right??i love jonathan rhys meyers
i think his costarhe's 5'10 so that would make him taller than christian bale right??i love jonathan rhys meyers
cate said on 12/Mar/07
one of his costar jonathan rhys meyers is the same hieght..
one of his costar jonathan rhys meyers is the same hieght..
Lmeister said on 12/Mar/07
I think he is honest about his height. One of the best/most versatile actors nowadays...
I think he is honest about his height. One of the best/most versatile actors nowadays...
dmeyer said on 12/Mar/07
bale is no more than 6 ft i met lian he was about 4 inches taller than me or about 6'3.5 no sure a full 6 ft 4 190 to 192 cm and he looks 4 inches taller than bale
bale is no more than 6 ft i met lian he was about 4 inches taller than me or about 6'3.5 no sure a full 6 ft 4 190 to 192 cm and he looks 4 inches taller than bale
AAAA said on 24/Feb/07
Misha
Well if they are a lot shorter than you.... It is hard to differentiate between head height elevation. and shoulders aren't always that reliable. what do you say in your theory
Misha
Well if they are a lot shorter than you.... It is hard to differentiate between head height elevation. and shoulders aren't always that reliable. what do you say in your theory
glenn said on 24/Feb/07
compared to you im neanderthal in my ways.but i know we appreciate each other.i dont ever want to offend you.that will never be my intention.fantasize on,as with you,its paints you as a unique individual.im impressed by your knowledge.as for stallone,the battle rages on......
compared to you im neanderthal in my ways.but i know we appreciate each other.i dont ever want to offend you.that will never be my intention.fantasize on,as with you,its paints you as a unique individual.im impressed by your knowledge.as for stallone,the battle rages on......
misha said on 24/Feb/07
Thank you for your kind words, Glenn. I don't deny I live in a dream world, but I relish the power of art over trash and mourn the gradual erosion of high standards that has taken place in just about every field of human endeavor except technology. What do you think it would take to resolve the Stallone controversy as it has shaped up on this site? Of course, having him get on doctor's scales and then measuring him with the adjustable ruler in the back would do it, but he would never consent to such a thing. Also, why are women often such terrible judges of height? I think I know the answer, but am curious as to how others explain it. A girl I knew long ago who worked with Clint Eastwood on the set of "The Gauntlet" said he was only marginally taller than me at six feet, and this was back when he was a true 6'4". However, in their defense, women notice many subtleties about men that men themselves miss.
Thank you for your kind words, Glenn. I don't deny I live in a dream world, but I relish the power of art over trash and mourn the gradual erosion of high standards that has taken place in just about every field of human endeavor except technology. What do you think it would take to resolve the Stallone controversy as it has shaped up on this site? Of course, having him get on doctor's scales and then measuring him with the adjustable ruler in the back would do it, but he would never consent to such a thing. Also, why are women often such terrible judges of height? I think I know the answer, but am curious as to how others explain it. A girl I knew long ago who worked with Clint Eastwood on the set of "The Gauntlet" said he was only marginally taller than me at six feet, and this was back when he was a true 6'4". However, in their defense, women notice many subtleties about men that men themselves miss.
Misha said on 22/Feb/07
Thanks for the clarification, Glenn. I knew you couldn't have meant I was scraping the bottom of the barrel with the names I was mnetioning, as they were almost all of iconic status. Listing great directors, I forgot to mention Ingmar Bergman, again around six feet tall (5'11"). Glenn, do you think there is a pattern here? Bergman is almost ninety, and Jules Dassin is ninety-five!
Rent the original "Night and the City" (1950) and you'll see film noir at its
most darkly brilliant. I hope Dassin makes a movie in 2011 to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Thanks for the clarification, Glenn. I knew you couldn't have meant I was scraping the bottom of the barrel with the names I was mnetioning, as they were almost all of iconic status. Listing great directors, I forgot to mention Ingmar Bergman, again around six feet tall (5'11"). Glenn, do you think there is a pattern here? Bergman is almost ninety, and Jules Dassin is ninety-five!
Rent the original "Night and the City" (1950) and you'll see film noir at its
most darkly brilliant. I hope Dassin makes a movie in 2011 to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Misha said on 22/Feb/07
Rob, were you asking me? Sorry, I don't understand the question.
[Editor Rob: no, I wanted to know the phone glenn now uses, so I could know the browser it uses]
Rob, were you asking me? Sorry, I don't understand the question.
[Editor Rob: no, I wanted to know the phone glenn now uses, so I could know the browser it uses]
cate said on 21/Feb/07
I heard that he was 6'1 or 6'2...cate
I heard that he was 6'1 or 6'2...cate
glenn said on 21/Feb/07
i meant zach is scraping for anything that can make stallone 5-8.not you guys.sorry for the confusion.this new smartphone im using has me writing funny too.i still dont know how to do capitals.bale doesnt pose for photo with.never saw him.friends tell me this.love you all!
i meant zach is scraping for anything that can make stallone 5-8.not you guys.sorry for the confusion.this new smartphone im using has me writing funny too.i still dont know how to do capitals.bale doesnt pose for photo with.never saw him.friends tell me this.love you all!
cate said on 20/Feb/07
yeah waht do you mean by scrapinng??glenn
yeah waht do you mean by scrapinng??glenn
kevin t said on 20/Feb/07
Glenn, we need a photo of you with Bale. :-)
Glenn, we need a photo of you with Bale. :-)
Misha said on 20/Feb/07
Glenn: "Scraping" meaning what?
Glenn: "Scraping" meaning what?
Anthony said on 20/Feb/07
Thanks misha. I was introduced to the Golden Age of Cinema at an early age. I love the older actors, though I still need to get into The Silent Era.
Thanks misha. I was introduced to the Golden Age of Cinema at an early age. I love the older actors, though I still need to get into The Silent Era.
Misha said on 19/Feb/07
Hey, Anthony, a short post from Misha (what's going on here?)- I am heartened that you love Hitchcock - I regard his oeuvre as easily the most compelling of all cinema - and am glad you think Grace Kelly the ultimate screen beauty - she was. A few more of mine: Silent era: Lillian Gish, no one runs even a distant second. Sound era: Ingrid Bergman, Joan Fontaine, & Audrey Hepburn. Some very gifted actors of the past: Conrad Veidt, Orson Welles, Charles Laughton, Joseph Cotten, James Dean, Montgomery Clift. Robert Mitchum is easy to underrate because his intensity is often veiled by a studied indifference, but he was a master of his craft.
Hey, Anthony, a short post from Misha (what's going on here?)- I am heartened that you love Hitchcock - I regard his oeuvre as easily the most compelling of all cinema - and am glad you think Grace Kelly the ultimate screen beauty - she was. A few more of mine: Silent era: Lillian Gish, no one runs even a distant second. Sound era: Ingrid Bergman, Joan Fontaine, & Audrey Hepburn. Some very gifted actors of the past: Conrad Veidt, Orson Welles, Charles Laughton, Joseph Cotten, James Dean, Montgomery Clift. Robert Mitchum is easy to underrate because his intensity is often veiled by a studied indifference, but he was a master of his craft.
Zach said on 19/Feb/07
Misha , you have some excellent points. You should post on the Stallone page.
Misha , you have some excellent points. You should post on the Stallone page.
misha said on 18/Feb/07
By the way, Anthony, 6'0.5 sounds perfect for Bale - he could be as short as 5'11.5", but so what, these heights are close enough to make continued controversy a waste of time and space. Interestingly, I just measured myself after I spent fouteen hours out cold catching up on a week during which I got very little sleep. To my surprise I was six feet tall. I could hardly believe it, and it does alter somewhat upwardly a few of my in-person celeb estimates -I'm willing to give 5'11" to guys I may have thought to be 5'9". However, I still hold that there would not be so many heated and repeated entries about Stallone being 5'7" if he were truly 5'11". William Goldman and I myself saw Stallone up close in the 5'9" range - I'm boosting Goldman's poolside sighting in bare feet because I think it's fair to adjust for today's shoes, some of which have generous heels. But on Stallone's own site is an extended quote by the "shoe technician" who built his specially made shoes through the years. The guy does exaggerate a bit about how much extra height he was giving Stallone, but still this is the kind of source you can't ignore. And Anthony, does Stallone really look like he's 6'1" in any of the photos to which you referred? I just don't see it - to me he looks about 5'10", and that's with his built-up shoes. The many boxing ring scenes from the various Rocky films make it quite clear, in a setting where he cannot hide it, that he has short legs and a squat torso, that this is simply not a tall man we are looking at. I believe that these overall body indicators tell a truer tale than the apparent height a celeb attains after slipping on a pair of specially built-up shoes. In judging a celeb's height, we need to look carefully at all of these parameters where there is a persistent controversy.
By the way, Anthony, 6'0.5 sounds perfect for Bale - he could be as short as 5'11.5", but so what, these heights are close enough to make continued controversy a waste of time and space. Interestingly, I just measured myself after I spent fouteen hours out cold catching up on a week during which I got very little sleep. To my surprise I was six feet tall. I could hardly believe it, and it does alter somewhat upwardly a few of my in-person celeb estimates -I'm willing to give 5'11" to guys I may have thought to be 5'9". However, I still hold that there would not be so many heated and repeated entries about Stallone being 5'7" if he were truly 5'11". William Goldman and I myself saw Stallone up close in the 5'9" range - I'm boosting Goldman's poolside sighting in bare feet because I think it's fair to adjust for today's shoes, some of which have generous heels. But on Stallone's own site is an extended quote by the "shoe technician" who built his specially made shoes through the years. The guy does exaggerate a bit about how much extra height he was giving Stallone, but still this is the kind of source you can't ignore. And Anthony, does Stallone really look like he's 6'1" in any of the photos to which you referred? I just don't see it - to me he looks about 5'10", and that's with his built-up shoes. The many boxing ring scenes from the various Rocky films make it quite clear, in a setting where he cannot hide it, that he has short legs and a squat torso, that this is simply not a tall man we are looking at. I believe that these overall body indicators tell a truer tale than the apparent height a celeb attains after slipping on a pair of specially built-up shoes. In judging a celeb's height, we need to look carefully at all of these parameters where there is a persistent controversy.
misha said on 18/Feb/07
I am not so sure Slade's comments are laden with taurine droppings(as in Taurus the Bull). If screenwriter William Goldman tells us he saw Stallone in his bare feet coming out of a swimming pool and put him at 5'7", why don't we think he's made an accurate observation, instead attacking him as a jealous jerk who loves to tear apart legends? Frankly, at 6-1 Goldman couldn't give a rat's derriere about Stallone's height. What Slade said is simply true - many of the stars he listed are shockingly short in person. We can even be wrong about "obviously tall" people if we only see them on the screen. Jude Law himself said "I'm actually only 5'9", though sometimes I feel six feet." I was floored when I read this, for six feet was exactly what I had put him at over the years. By the way, this is a perfect example, because it validates Slade's comment that Matt Damon is short, as he seemed less tall than Jude Law, though not by much, all through "The Talented Mr. Ripley". For purposes of this site, I would alter the old adage "one pciture is worth a thousand words" to "one close-up barefoot sighting is worth a thousand photographs." In closing, has anyone besides me noticed that it's nearly always these guys who could be in the 5'7" to 5'9" category that all the endless heated debate seems to center on? The reason is obvious - I wonder if everyone else can see it.
I am not so sure Slade's comments are laden with taurine droppings(as in Taurus the Bull). If screenwriter William Goldman tells us he saw Stallone in his bare feet coming out of a swimming pool and put him at 5'7", why don't we think he's made an accurate observation, instead attacking him as a jealous jerk who loves to tear apart legends? Frankly, at 6-1 Goldman couldn't give a rat's derriere about Stallone's height. What Slade said is simply true - many of the stars he listed are shockingly short in person. We can even be wrong about "obviously tall" people if we only see them on the screen. Jude Law himself said "I'm actually only 5'9", though sometimes I feel six feet." I was floored when I read this, for six feet was exactly what I had put him at over the years. By the way, this is a perfect example, because it validates Slade's comment that Matt Damon is short, as he seemed less tall than Jude Law, though not by much, all through "The Talented Mr. Ripley". For purposes of this site, I would alter the old adage "one pciture is worth a thousand words" to "one close-up barefoot sighting is worth a thousand photographs." In closing, has anyone besides me noticed that it's nearly always these guys who could be in the 5'7" to 5'9" category that all the endless heated debate seems to center on? The reason is obvious - I wonder if everyone else can see it.
Anthony said on 18/Feb/07
I truly believe Bale is 6'0.5.
I truly believe Bale is 6'0.5.
cate said on 17/Feb/07
hey,I think your right anonymous he's 5'11
hey,I think your right anonymous he's 5'11
Anthony said on 17/Feb/07
You're welcome, Glenn.
You're welcome, Glenn.
glenn said on 17/Feb/07
thank you anthony.amen to that horse.
thank you anthony.amen to that horse.
Anonymous said on 17/Feb/07
Good feedback Slade. Appreciated. I first thought Bale was 6 foot when he hit the scene first but now I think 5'11" is more accurate.
BTW The Horse of FUNK, why bull? What's the problem?
Good feedback Slade. Appreciated. I first thought Bale was 6 foot when he hit the scene first but now I think 5'11" is more accurate.
BTW The Horse of FUNK, why bull? What's the problem?
The Horse of FUNK said on 17/Feb/07
Wow Slade... I've read a lot of BS lately, but your comment certainly puts the cherry on the BS sundae.
Wow Slade... I've read a lot of BS lately, but your comment certainly puts the cherry on the BS sundae.
Slade said on 16/Feb/07
Christian Bale is 5'11. Having met him a few times, I can say that with a degree of certainty. He is amongst the taller of the hollywood actors I have met.
The Sly Stallone comments here are hilarious. I have met sly quite a few times having organised and attended many celebrity events and I have to say that just the thought he is 5'10 or 5'11 is preposterious. Sly is sadly only 5'7. He wears lifts on a daily basis and in shoes can appear as much as 5'10.5 but without them he is no more than 5'7 at best. SOrry if I have shattered a few dreams. Other incredibly short actors that I have met include obvious candidates such as Owen Wilson, Tom Cruise, Ben Stiller and Stanley Tucci who are all 5'6 or 5'7 at best. George Clooney, Matt Damon and Russel Crowe are all shockingly short as well in person. But the all time champion is Ryan Seacrest who is almost a dwarf.
Christian Bale is 5'11. Having met him a few times, I can say that with a degree of certainty. He is amongst the taller of the hollywood actors I have met.
The Sly Stallone comments here are hilarious. I have met sly quite a few times having organised and attended many celebrity events and I have to say that just the thought he is 5'10 or 5'11 is preposterious. Sly is sadly only 5'7. He wears lifts on a daily basis and in shoes can appear as much as 5'10.5 but without them he is no more than 5'7 at best. SOrry if I have shattered a few dreams. Other incredibly short actors that I have met include obvious candidates such as Owen Wilson, Tom Cruise, Ben Stiller and Stanley Tucci who are all 5'6 or 5'7 at best. George Clooney, Matt Damon and Russel Crowe are all shockingly short as well in person. But the all time champion is Ryan Seacrest who is almost a dwarf.
Anthony said on 16/Feb/07
I don't know, Misha. I agree, Sly is tricky. But hwo can you account him looking a consistant 6'1 at the "Rocky Balboa" premiere? How od you explain him looking 5'11 in sandles next to Glenn? Perhaps you caught Sly with a slouch (he can't always being standing that erwct). Perhaps you or your brother's footwear that day made one of you taller than usual and neither one of you was aware of that? I mean, Dolph Lundgren is at least 6'4 and probably 6'5, and Sly looked at a max 4 inches shorter than him at the premiere of "Rocky Balboa".
And I am open to the surgery possibility, but there's a lot of complications involved with it. It takes at least a year to fully recover from it, and that alone has me fishy on the whole surgery issue.
I don't know, Misha. I agree, Sly is tricky. But hwo can you account him looking a consistant 6'1 at the "Rocky Balboa" premiere? How od you explain him looking 5'11 in sandles next to Glenn? Perhaps you caught Sly with a slouch (he can't always being standing that erwct). Perhaps you or your brother's footwear that day made one of you taller than usual and neither one of you was aware of that? I mean, Dolph Lundgren is at least 6'4 and probably 6'5, and Sly looked at a max 4 inches shorter than him at the premiere of "Rocky Balboa".
And I am open to the surgery possibility, but there's a lot of complications involved with it. It takes at least a year to fully recover from it, and that alone has me fishy on the whole surgery issue.
misha said on 16/Feb/07
Anthony, getting back to you on Stallone, perusal of many photos discloses that his height can vary significantly in different shots with the same people. If these people are consistent in their own photos with other third parties, then it definitely red-flags Stallone as a "heavy lifter". We who frequent this site know a person can do many things to augment their height. But what can they do to lessen it? The burden is on you to explain how I at 5'11.5" clearly perceived someone you say is my height to be at least three inches shorter than me when he was standing so close we could have touched each other. What is your explanation?
Anthony, getting back to you on Stallone, perusal of many photos discloses that his height can vary significantly in different shots with the same people. If these people are consistent in their own photos with other third parties, then it definitely red-flags Stallone as a "heavy lifter". We who frequent this site know a person can do many things to augment their height. But what can they do to lessen it? The burden is on you to explain how I at 5'11.5" clearly perceived someone you say is my height to be at least three inches shorter than me when he was standing so close we could have touched each other. What is your explanation?
Viper said on 15/Feb/07
Misha, do you think Sly had the surgery? The guy can look over 6-0.
Misha, do you think Sly had the surgery? The guy can look over 6-0.
Anthony said on 15/Feb/07
That's okay, Misha. You saw Stallone yourself, I haven't. However, Glenn has also seen him, many more times than you, and all of his sightings as well as a lot of evidence on his page (including a barefoot shot with 5'11.75 Brigitte Nielsen) show that he truly is in the 5'10 range.
That's okay, Misha. You saw Stallone yourself, I haven't. However, Glenn has also seen him, many more times than you, and all of his sightings as well as a lot of evidence on his page (including a barefoot shot with 5'11.75 Brigitte Nielsen) show that he truly is in the 5'10 range.
Misha said on 15/Feb/07
Anthony, I take your disagreement honorably and seriously, and am really conciliatory by nature - I don't have to be right about Stallone and actually would not mind being proven in error. Let me study a few hundred photos of Stallone in various situations with a wide assortment of poeple whose heights are well-established and get back to you with a response.
Anthony, I take your disagreement honorably and seriously, and am really conciliatory by nature - I don't have to be right about Stallone and actually would not mind being proven in error. Let me study a few hundred photos of Stallone in various situations with a wide assortment of poeple whose heights are well-established and get back to you with a response.
Anthony said on 15/Feb/07
Misha, Stallone is 5'10.5. How do you explain him looking 6'1, even closer to 6'2 in many photos? How the heck can he be 5'7? I know everyone will say it's his lifts and his rediculous posture, but even with those factors, I cannot for the life of me see how there's no way a 5'7 guy can look 6'1-6'2. If that was possible, wouldn't guys like Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson be able to look just as tall as Sly can?
Bottom line: Sly is 5'10.5. The absolute lowest I will except for him is 5'9.75, but I'm more apt to believe 5'10.5, which is what Glenn saw him at. IN SANDALS.
Misha, Stallone is 5'10.5. How do you explain him looking 6'1, even closer to 6'2 in many photos? How the heck can he be 5'7? I know everyone will say it's his lifts and his rediculous posture, but even with those factors, I cannot for the life of me see how there's no way a 5'7 guy can look 6'1-6'2. If that was possible, wouldn't guys like Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson be able to look just as tall as Sly can?
Bottom line: Sly is 5'10.5. The absolute lowest I will except for him is 5'9.75, but I'm more apt to believe 5'10.5, which is what Glenn saw him at. IN SANDALS.
misha said on 15/Feb/07
Glenn, I don't want to scrap with you, but where was he hiding that 5'10.5"
when I at under six feet (though very little under) could have reached out and touched him and was quite surprised that he was only marginally (less than an
inch for sure) taller than my brother, who cannot push past 5'7" to save his life? We were on even footing, a black top parking lot type of surface. There is a scene in the original "Rambo" where he is booked into the local jail. Many players come in and out of various shots within this sequence. What struck me at the time I first saw it that I only remembered again when I was close to Stallone in person was that every single guy in that entire sequence towered over him. Glenn, for pete's sake, the guy is a notorious wearer of lifts and only has about an inch-and-a-half over your 5'8" in the photo with you at his site with those lifts on! How does that make him even yet another inch taller in his bare feet? The numbers simply don't add up (literally and figuratively). If someone is only an inch shorter than me, it is just not possible for me to guess they are four inches shorter when they are standing right next to me - I would have to have the discernment of an imbecile (let's allow a tempting response to that to pass for now, just give me your honest thoughts).
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Glenn, I don't want to scrap with you, but where was he hiding that 5'10.5"
when I at under six feet (though very little under) could have reached out and touched him and was quite surprised that he was only marginally (less than an
inch for sure) taller than my brother, who cannot push past 5'7" to save his life? We were on even footing, a black top parking lot type of surface. There is a scene in the original "Rambo" where he is booked into the local jail. Many players come in and out of various shots within this sequence. What struck me at the time I first saw it that I only remembered again when I was close to Stallone in person was that every single guy in that entire sequence towered over him. Glenn, for pete's sake, the guy is a notorious wearer of lifts and only has about an inch-and-a-half over your 5'8" in the photo with you at his site with those lifts on! How does that make him even yet another inch taller in his bare feet? The numbers simply don't add up (literally and figuratively). If someone is only an inch shorter than me, it is just not possible for me to guess they are four inches shorter when they are standing right next to me - I would have to have the discernment of an imbecile (let's allow a tempting response to that to pass for now, just give me your honest thoughts).
Editor Rob ultimately sightings with photos that can (sometimes they can't) back up an estimate are always compelling to visitors...
Glenn said on 14/Feb/07
Stallone is 5-10.5.NOT ridiculous.
Stallone is 5-10.5.NOT ridiculous.
misha said on 14/Feb/07
Bale is a fascinating actor who not only portrays a wide range of personas with
frightening intensity - he also has an elusive, protean sense of physicality that can be overtly disturbing. It is almost impossible to believe that the protagonists in "The Machinist" and "American Psycho" are in real life the same person. It is not suprising that his section on this site contains an amount of material that is perhaps excessive for his moderate level of fame,
as his height is indeed difficult to gauge. Weighing everything, I put him exactly at six feet. He cannot possibly be shorter than 5'11.5", but neither do I think he could be as tall as 6'1". Publicity that has put him at 6'2"
and even 6'3" is the same sort of ludicrous nonsense that has put Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone at 5'11".
Bale is a fascinating actor who not only portrays a wide range of personas with
frightening intensity - he also has an elusive, protean sense of physicality that can be overtly disturbing. It is almost impossible to believe that the protagonists in "The Machinist" and "American Psycho" are in real life the same person. It is not suprising that his section on this site contains an amount of material that is perhaps excessive for his moderate level of fame,
as his height is indeed difficult to gauge. Weighing everything, I put him exactly at six feet. He cannot possibly be shorter than 5'11.5", but neither do I think he could be as tall as 6'1". Publicity that has put him at 6'2"
and even 6'3" is the same sort of ludicrous nonsense that has put Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone at 5'11".
Thomas said on 5/Feb/07
Alex you seem to be hanging around the same pages I do heh. Well yes, I think bale is 183cm tall, possibly slightly more.
Alex you seem to be hanging around the same pages I do heh. Well yes, I think bale is 183cm tall, possibly slightly more.
RobertJ said on 31/Jan/07
In my opinion Brandon is about 1/2 inch taller than Hugh so it makes sense that Bale looks shorter compared to Routh than to Hugh. 5'11.5'' flat minimum.
In my opinion Brandon is about 1/2 inch taller than Hugh so it makes sense that Bale looks shorter compared to Routh than to Hugh. 5'11.5'' flat minimum.
daver said on 25/Jan/07
just saw batman begins
he is for sure 6'0" no question
he could possibly be even more maybe not a full 6'1" but something like 184cm or so
he definitely does not look dwarfed by 6'4" Liam Neeson and 6'2" Morgan Freeman
of course that could also be the angles and such but he is just built like a 6'+ guy
just saw batman begins
he is for sure 6'0" no question
he could possibly be even more maybe not a full 6'1" but something like 184cm or so
he definitely does not look dwarfed by 6'4" Liam Neeson and 6'2" Morgan Freeman
of course that could also be the angles and such but he is just built like a 6'+ guy
Anonymous said on 22/Jan/07
That Brandon Routh pic is no good. Routh is standing 'behind' Bale. Hence Bale 'seems' taller relative to Routh. Compare the size of Bale's head to Routh's. This picture is not accurate!!
That Brandon Routh pic is no good. Routh is standing 'behind' Bale. Hence Bale 'seems' taller relative to Routh. Compare the size of Bale's head to Routh's. This picture is not accurate!!
Alex said on 15/Jan/07
Viper, I never seen the Machinest so I can't say I saw him at 120lbs. Is he a legit 6'0, possible as he does look it but even at 5'9-5'10 at 120lbs thats very skinny. Thats unhealthy to lose that much weight than gain a lot of weight. I'm a smidge taller than this guy if he's 6'0 so I can't imagine being at 120lbs. I was 5'11 155lbs when I was 16 and I was skinny so it would be insane to be 6'0 120lbs.
Viper, I never seen the Machinest so I can't say I saw him at 120lbs. Is he a legit 6'0, possible as he does look it but even at 5'9-5'10 at 120lbs thats very skinny. Thats unhealthy to lose that much weight than gain a lot of weight. I'm a smidge taller than this guy if he's 6'0 so I can't imagine being at 120lbs. I was 5'11 155lbs when I was 16 and I was skinny so it would be insane to be 6'0 120lbs.
Viper said on 15/Jan/07
Alex, the guy looked freaking disturbing in the machinest. I can beleive the 120 pounds easy. He had a 25 inch waist. Hes just an amazing actor. To put his body through that is amazing and nuts at the same time. Then he bulked up to over 200 pounds for Batman.
Alex, the guy looked freaking disturbing in the machinest. I can beleive the 120 pounds easy. He had a 25 inch waist. Hes just an amazing actor. To put his body through that is amazing and nuts at the same time. Then he bulked up to over 200 pounds for Batman.
cate said on 5/Jan/07
in almost all the pictures i saw hes taller so i think bens right or 6'1.
in almost all the pictures i saw hes taller so i think bens right or 6'1.
Ben said on 3/Jan/07
When American Psycho was coming out, I read he was 6-2 and believed it. As I later looked him and the other actors up, they were all about 5-11, 5-10 and Bale was mentioned as 6, so I think it´s true that he´s 6. On photos he doesn´t look any bigger than that.
When American Psycho was coming out, I read he was 6-2 and believed it. As I later looked him and the other actors up, they were all about 5-11, 5-10 and Bale was mentioned as 6, so I think it´s true that he´s 6. On photos he doesn´t look any bigger than that.
Viper said on 3/Jan/07
Its possible that Bale was wearing lifts when Mark met him.
Its possible that Bale was wearing lifts when Mark met him.
dmeyer said on 3/Jan/07
in movies he looks 182 but at movie premieres looks more 183 so 6 ft no more
in movies he looks 182 but at movie premieres looks more 183 so 6 ft no more
Anonymous said on 1/Jan/07
Jackman is 6'2.5 (189cm) at the very most, Mark is living in a fantasy world if he thinks Bale is 6'2. Mabye your realy only 5'11 Mark, seeing as Bale is one inch taller than you.
Jackman is 6'2.5 (189cm) at the very most, Mark is living in a fantasy world if he thinks Bale is 6'2. Mabye your realy only 5'11 Mark, seeing as Bale is one inch taller than you.
Anonymous said on 1/Jan/07
I find it hard to believe that Bale is 6'2" as Mark below claims.
Firstly he is more than an inch shorter the Hugh Jackman, like 3 + inches shorter. He is shorter than Micheal Caine, one or 2 inches.
He is slightly taller than Sean Bean(5'10.5" here) perhaps, half an inch to an inch .
I find it hard to believe that Bale is 6'2" as Mark below claims.
Firstly he is more than an inch shorter the Hugh Jackman, like 3 + inches shorter. He is shorter than Micheal Caine, one or 2 inches.
He is slightly taller than Sean Bean(5'10.5" here) perhaps, half an inch to an inch .
Anthony said on 16/Dec/06
Kevin Tuma, you're wrong on all of them except for Routh. Routh is 6'2.5, but Neeson is 6'4 (possilby more 6'3.5 nowadays). Michael Caine is now 6'1.25. I personally think Bale 183-184, nothing more or nothing less.
The tallest Batman is West, who's 6'2. Then Bale and Kilmer both come in at 6'. Next is Clooney at 5'10.5, then Keaton at 5'10. If you want to count him, Kevin Conroy, who played Batman in the 1990s' animated series is 6'.
Kevin Tuma, you're wrong on all of them except for Routh. Routh is 6'2.5, but Neeson is 6'4 (possilby more 6'3.5 nowadays). Michael Caine is now 6'1.25. I personally think Bale 183-184, nothing more or nothing less.
The tallest Batman is West, who's 6'2. Then Bale and Kilmer both come in at 6'. Next is Clooney at 5'10.5, then Keaton at 5'10. If you want to count him, Kevin Conroy, who played Batman in the 1990s' animated series is 6'.
kevin tuma said on 12/Dec/06
Hero worship is amazing. He isn't built for the role, either, but mainly he can't be over 5 ' 11" based on the photos standing next to Brandon Routh and Liam Neeson, both of whom are obviously about 6' 2.5". And both of whom are at least 3.5 inches taller than Bale. Septagenarian Michael Caine is around six feet tall now, and he also looks taller than Bale onscreen. Bale's 5' 11".
Val Kilmer was the tallest Batman to date, with Adam West probably in second place, Clooney tied with Bale for third.
Hero worship is amazing. He isn't built for the role, either, but mainly he can't be over 5 ' 11" based on the photos standing next to Brandon Routh and Liam Neeson, both of whom are obviously about 6' 2.5". And both of whom are at least 3.5 inches taller than Bale. Septagenarian Michael Caine is around six feet tall now, and he also looks taller than Bale onscreen. Bale's 5' 11".
Val Kilmer was the tallest Batman to date, with Adam West probably in second place, Clooney tied with Bale for third.
MOF said on 6/Dec/06
Bale looked about two inches smaller than Michael Caine in Batman Begins, and Caine is supposedly 186cm now. As I've said before, Bale is on the 180-183cm mark.
Bale looked about two inches smaller than Michael Caine in Batman Begins, and Caine is supposedly 186cm now. As I've said before, Bale is on the 180-183cm mark.
Batfan said on 23/Nov/06
I don't think so , Raptor, ok, some artist use all those tricks to see a little high, but in this case i've got another one. Have you seen the pictures with Jackman down here? You may agree with me that there are no more than 5cm. right? One guy who worked with Jackman said that he is near to 190, probably 187 when lees. Even if there were 5cm of difference, Bale would be 182, or 183 if there are less diference.
I don't think so , Raptor, ok, some artist use all those tricks to see a little high, but in this case i've got another one. Have you seen the pictures with Jackman down here? You may agree with me that there are no more than 5cm. right? One guy who worked with Jackman said that he is near to 190, probably 187 when lees. Even if there were 5cm of difference, Bale would be 182, or 183 if there are less diference.
raptor said on 21/Nov/06
i know a guy who worked with him on batman begins and when i said ''Bale's big ins't he?'' he said na he's a short as , he's my height. That guy is only about 5-9 to 5-10. Don't forget its all about posture, lifts, camera angles and hair. Why do you arnie looks big, because he is filmed from below, Bale could easily have lifts. The guy also met katty holmes and said she was really tall for a woman, her being about 5'9 / 5'10
i know a guy who worked with him on batman begins and when i said ''Bale's big ins't he?'' he said na he's a short as , he's my height. That guy is only about 5-9 to 5-10. Don't forget its all about posture, lifts, camera angles and hair. Why do you arnie looks big, because he is filmed from below, Bale could easily have lifts. The guy also met katty holmes and said she was really tall for a woman, her being about 5'9 / 5'10
Glenn said on 20/Nov/06
I read 6-2 and thought that in American Psycho.but in Batman,he looked 6ft.
I read 6-2 and thought that in American Psycho.but in Batman,he looked 6ft.
TNTinCA said on 19/Nov/06
Actually, in American Psycho, I got the impression he was taller. Like 6'2". I was somewhat surprised to discover he was 6 foot. But I doubt he is any shorter than that.
Actually, in American Psycho, I got the impression he was taller. Like 6'2". I was somewhat surprised to discover he was 6 foot. But I doubt he is any shorter than that.
Josh said on 18/Nov/06
In American psycho he looked 6'0.5 (184cm) so 6 feet is about right.
In American psycho he looked 6'0.5 (184cm) so 6 feet is about right.
Batfan said on 16/Nov/06
I think that his greatest trouble is that he almost never stands with his back straight. That makes him look too smaller, There are some scenes on the Prestige movie wher he looks very close to Jackman, but there are others where he looks very shorter.Just take a little look at the pictures with Jackman and Everett. Or Jackman and Everett aren't as tall as they say, or Bale's height is a little tricky, you know.
I think that his greatest trouble is that he almost never stands with his back straight. That makes him look too smaller, There are some scenes on the Prestige movie wher he looks very close to Jackman, but there are others where he looks very shorter.Just take a little look at the pictures with Jackman and Everett. Or Jackman and Everett aren't as tall as they say, or Bale's height is a little tricky, you know.
sam said on 9/Nov/06
There's a couple photos of Routh next to Jackman out there and Routh does seem to have about an inch advantage. Maybe, Routh's really about 6'3" and Jackman's more 6'2". Bale next to both guys seems to be about 6 foot even, just as he says. The 4 inch difference with Neeson is probably accurate also.
There's a couple photos of Routh next to Jackman out there and Routh does seem to have about an inch advantage. Maybe, Routh's really about 6'3" and Jackman's more 6'2". Bale next to both guys seems to be about 6 foot even, just as he says. The 4 inch difference with Neeson is probably accurate also.
MOF said on 8/Nov/06
In Batman Begins, Liam Neeson always looked a good 4 inches taller, sometimes even more. If Bale was actually over 6'0" he wouldn't look 4 inches smaller, perhaps if Neeson wore lifts but I think that's pretty much not the case. Anything from 180-183cm I think is likely for Bale, probably closer to 183cm.
In Batman Begins, Liam Neeson always looked a good 4 inches taller, sometimes even more. If Bale was actually over 6'0" he wouldn't look 4 inches smaller, perhaps if Neeson wore lifts but I think that's pretty much not the case. Anything from 180-183cm I think is likely for Bale, probably closer to 183cm.
TNTinCA said on 30/Oct/06
I actually thought Routh looked closer to 6'3" to me. Could be his physique though since he is kind of lanky.
Jackman can be tricky but I tend to agree that he looks closer to 6'2" then to 6'3".
I actually thought Routh looked closer to 6'3" to me. Could be his physique though since he is kind of lanky.
Jackman can be tricky but I tend to agree that he looks closer to 6'2" then to 6'3".
Viper652 said on 30/Oct/06
Honestly, Jackman looks shorter than 6-2 half the time. Routh looks 6-2 at least always.
Honestly, Jackman looks shorter than 6-2 half the time. Routh looks 6-2 at least always.
MD said on 30/Oct/06
I'm not arguing he's taller than 6'0" if you were responding to my pictures. If anything, I'm calling into question either Routh or Jackman's height. They both can't be 6'2.5"...
I'm not arguing he's taller than 6'0" if you were responding to my pictures. If anything, I'm calling into question either Routh or Jackman's height. They both can't be 6'2.5"...
dmeyer said on 29/Oct/06
if he was more than 6 ft he would have claim it also in premieres he does look a 6 footer but in movies looks more 5'11 maybe his body shape
if he was more than 6 ft he would have claim it also in premieres he does look a 6 footer but in movies looks more 5'11 maybe his body shape
dmeyer said on 10/Oct/06
after seing him near liam neeson and freeman he might be 6 feet but no more
after seing him near liam neeson and freeman he might be 6 feet but no more
Lmeister said on 10/Oct/06
Mr Bale is a legit 6 footer...
Mr Bale is a legit 6 footer...
Batfan said on 7/Oct/06
Yes you're rigth, but you're talking about Burton, who didn't pay much atention in how the caracter looks like, and Schumacher, who didn't care about nothing of the Batman persona. The diference is that Nolan it's a huge fan. Any way, here are many comments wich support what I say, although I think you agree with me.
Yes you're rigth, but you're talking about Burton, who didn't pay much atention in how the caracter looks like, and Schumacher, who didn't care about nothing of the Batman persona. The diference is that Nolan it's a huge fan. Any way, here are many comments wich support what I say, although I think you agree with me.
Gav said on 4/Oct/06
If you've seen Equilibrium, Bale definately looks 3 inches taller than Sean Bean who is 5'11.
If you've seen Equilibrium, Bale definately looks 3 inches taller than Sean Bean who is 5'11.
Drew said on 28/Sep/06
"Look, if this guy were less than 180, I think Nolan wouldn
"Look, if this guy were less than 180, I think Nolan wouldn
Batfan said on 24/Sep/06
Ok. In the Batman Begins dvd somebody says that Neeson is about 195, here they say he is 193 isn
Ok. In the Batman Begins dvd somebody says that Neeson is about 195, here they say he is 193 isn
MD said on 20/Sep/06
Just for note, McGregor is definitely shorter than what Rob continues to list him as. It's obvious.
Just for note, McGregor is definitely shorter than what Rob continues to list him as. It's obvious.
Batfan said on 19/Sep/06
One guy down there said that Bale is 4-5 cm taller than Ewan McGregor.I saw a picture of McGregor and Hayden Christensen, and it seems that Christensen is taller than McGregor by about 5cm. That make him close to 184 Hayden Christensen, isn't it? And even if Christensen is not that tall, I think he is not shorter than 182 (Christensen).
One guy down there said that Bale is 4-5 cm taller than Ewan McGregor.I saw a picture of McGregor and Hayden Christensen, and it seems that Christensen is taller than McGregor by about 5cm. That make him close to 184 Hayden Christensen, isn't it? And even if Christensen is not that tall, I think he is not shorter than 182 (Christensen).
dmeyer said on 11/Sep/06
freeman makes him look small in the movie and liam has a good 4 inches on him so no more than 6 foot
freeman makes him look small in the movie and liam has a good 4 inches on him so no more than 6 foot
Batfan said on 11/Sep/06
I think he's 180-183, not less. Besides, he almost never stands with his back straight.
I think he's 180-183, not less. Besides, he almost never stands with his back straight.
TheMan said on 31/Jul/06
Yeah Bale is probably just about 6,0. No way he's 6,2 he was nowhere near 6,4 liam nelson.
Yeah Bale is probably just about 6,0. No way he's 6,2 he was nowhere near 6,4 liam nelson.
FASULO said on 30/Jul/06
I think here we have the last confirm of Bale height.No more than 182.Very probably as i said some months ago 180
I think here we have the last confirm of Bale height.No more than 182.Very probably as i said some months ago 180
houdaloth said on 26/Jul/06
there is no way that bale is 6.2 . you just have to trust your instincts. i think bale is between 5.11-6 foot at max , oyu can just tell
there is no way that bale is 6.2 . you just have to trust your instincts. i think bale is between 5.11-6 foot at max , oyu can just tell
funkmonk said on 11/Jul/06
Hi Frank2, have you met Bale by any chance?
Thanks
Hi Frank2, have you met Bale by any chance?
Thanks
kenshin said on 21/Jun/06
in front of Routh he does look 6'0 cuz Routh is def not shoter than 6'2.5
in front of Routh he does look 6'0 cuz Routh is def not shoter than 6'2.5
funkmonk said on 10/Jun/06
Difference of 3+ inches in favour of Routh. Perhaps Bale is under 6 foot afterall.
Difference of 3+ inches in favour of Routh. Perhaps Bale is under 6 foot afterall.
Viper652 said on 9/Jun/06
Routh is no taller then 6-2.
Routh is no taller then 6-2.
J-Dog said on 8/Jun/06
Isn't Routh more 6'3" than 6'2" that would explain the difference in height.
Isn't Routh more 6'3" than 6'2" that would explain the difference in height.
TNTinCA said on 8/Jun/06
He was a good two inches shorter than Morgan Freeman in Batman Begins. Also shorter than Michael Caine by about an inch to an inch and a half. In Reign of Fire, he was only a little taller than Matthew McConaughey. I think 6 foot is accurate.
He was a good two inches shorter than Morgan Freeman in Batman Begins. Also shorter than Michael Caine by about an inch to an inch and a half. In Reign of Fire, he was only a little taller than Matthew McConaughey. I think 6 foot is accurate.
Viper652 said on 8/Jun/06
He doesnt even look 6-0 next to the 6-2 Routh.
He doesnt even look 6-0 next to the 6-2 Routh.
Anonymous said on 8/Jun/06
Bale looks 6'2 to me. The pics over at SHH.com seem to prove he's over 6'0. At the least, he's 6'1.
Bale looks 6'2 to me. The pics over at SHH.com seem to prove he's over 6'0. At the least, he's 6'1.
RobertJ said on 4/Jun/06
Here's a good pic of Routh and bale: Click Here
Looks about 3 inches difference in height.
Here's a good pic of Routh and bale: Click Here
Looks about 3 inches difference in height.
RobertJ said on 4/Jun/06
A picture that was taken today: Click Here
Routh's abit further from the camera and slightly bending but he looks a good 2 inches taller. 6ft or 6ft 0.5 sounds right for bale.
A picture that was taken today: Click Here
Routh's abit further from the camera and slightly bending but he looks a good 2 inches taller. 6ft or 6ft 0.5 sounds right for bale.
dmeyer said on 6/Apr/06
in batman he looks nowere near 184 freeman has 8 to 9 cm on him in the movie and liam got a good 4 inches on him but in those pics at the premiere he looks minimum 6'i dont get whi he dosent look it in the movie
in batman he looks nowere near 184 freeman has 8 to 9 cm on him in the movie and liam got a good 4 inches on him but in those pics at the premiere he looks minimum 6'i dont get whi he dosent look it in the movie
Fan of Bale said on 26/Mar/06
Christian Bale is exactly 6'00 ft on the dot and is the 3 tallest batman with
Val Kilmer 6'1 the tallest , Michael Keaton 5'10 the shortest and George Clooney 5'11 the next shortest
Christian Bale is exactly 6'00 ft on the dot and is the 3 tallest batman with
Val Kilmer 6'1 the tallest , Michael Keaton 5'10 the shortest and George Clooney 5'11 the next shortest
Kenshin said on 15/Mar/06
He's shorter than Ken Wantabe or watever his name is so i think he's a solid 6'0.
He's shorter than Ken Wantabe or watever his name is so i think he's a solid 6'0.
Viper652 said on 9/Mar/06
Brett, some have estimated Neeson as in the 6-3 range also. Hes either 6-3 or 6-4. Either way, how hillarious is it that E channel says Bale is 6-3.
Brett, some have estimated Neeson as in the 6-3 range also. Hes either 6-3 or 6-4. Either way, how hillarious is it that E channel says Bale is 6-3.
funkmonk said on 7/Mar/06
Regarding Bales's wright in Batman Begins. He was not 210-20 for that film, more 190 See
http://movies.about.com/od/batman/a/batmancb060805.htm
Regarding Bales's wright in Batman Begins. He was not 210-20 for that film, more 190 See
http://movies.about.com/od/batman/a/batmancb060805.htm
Brett said on 6/Mar/06
The pic Marc put up from Batman, shows more then 4 inches height gap, as the top of Bales head, is barely inline with Neesons eye level, and a normal man as Rob says has 4.5-5 inches from their eyeline to the top of their head. I think this could explain why Neeson is always said to be over 6'4", as he was taller then Conan O'brian, who is 6'4" and thought Neeson was more like 6'5". Neeson also towered over Harrison Ford in that one movie they did together, so I do not think the height Gap is suggesting that Bale is under 6'0", but rather that Neeson is a little more then 6'4" even. Either way theres a good 4.5 inch gap between the two.
The pic Marc put up from Batman, shows more then 4 inches height gap, as the top of Bales head, is barely inline with Neesons eye level, and a normal man as Rob says has 4.5-5 inches from their eyeline to the top of their head. I think this could explain why Neeson is always said to be over 6'4", as he was taller then Conan O'brian, who is 6'4" and thought Neeson was more like 6'5". Neeson also towered over Harrison Ford in that one movie they did together, so I do not think the height Gap is suggesting that Bale is under 6'0", but rather that Neeson is a little more then 6'4" even. Either way theres a good 4.5 inch gap between the two.
Marc said on 22/Jan/06
Also, in Batman, when he is next to Liam Neeson, neeson has about 3-4 inches over him. If Bale was the 6'3" E! claimed him to be, that would make Neeson around 6'7". I truly believe he is 6'0", 6'1" at most.
Also, in Batman, when he is next to Liam Neeson, neeson has about 3-4 inches over him. If Bale was the 6'3" E! claimed him to be, that would make Neeson around 6'7". I truly believe he is 6'0", 6'1" at most.
175cm16andgrowing said on 21/Jan/06
yeah but if he was 5'11'' nobody would'Ve suggested him to be 6'2'' so ' is right. e said that himself. Is corect with the weight: Out of (most) films: 185, Batman Begins: 210-220, The Machinist: 121, new movie: 145. Height 6'? yes. Exactly. Compare him to Freeman and other actors, he's 6'. And see him in BB... he wears boots that make him taller.
yeah but if he was 5'11'' nobody would'Ve suggested him to be 6'2'' so ' is right. e said that himself. Is corect with the weight: Out of (most) films: 185, Batman Begins: 210-220, The Machinist: 121, new movie: 145. Height 6'? yes. Exactly. Compare him to Freeman and other actors, he's 6'. And see him in BB... he wears boots that make him taller.
Marc said on 10/Jan/06
He is supposed 6'3". While watching Batman Begins information, E! said that he is the first person to be the intended height of the actual Bruce Wayne - 6'3". But, look at him next to 6'4" Liam Neeson. He has to be around 6'0". Those 3 inches were probably aded to make him more imposing. I think he can be as tall as 6'1" but probably not. http://thecia.com.au/reviews/b/images/batman-begins-7.jpg
He is supposed 6'3". While watching Batman Begins information, E! said that he is the first person to be the intended height of the actual Bruce Wayne - 6'3". But, look at him next to 6'4" Liam Neeson. He has to be around 6'0". Those 3 inches were probably aded to make him more imposing. I think he can be as tall as 6'1" but probably not. http://thecia.com.au/reviews/b/images/batman-begins-7.jpg
Marc said on 10/Jan/06
He is supposed 6'3". While watching Batman Begins information, E! said that he is the first person to be the intended height of the actual Bruce Wayne - 6'3". But, look at him next to 6'4" Liam Neeson. He has to be around 6'0". Those 3 inches were probably aded to make him more imposing. I think he can be as talk as 6'1" but probably not. http://thecia.com.au/reviews/b/images/batman-begins-7.jpg
He is supposed 6'3". While watching Batman Begins information, E! said that he is the first person to be the intended height of the actual Bruce Wayne - 6'3". But, look at him next to 6'4" Liam Neeson. He has to be around 6'0". Those 3 inches were probably aded to make him more imposing. I think he can be as talk as 6'1" but probably not. http://thecia.com.au/reviews/b/images/batman-begins-7.jpg
CBB said on 6/Jan/06
LOTS of pics being posted as SHH seem to point him as 6'2.
LOTS of pics being posted as SHH seem to point him as 6'2.
Anonymous said on 2/Jan/06
Next to Caine (6'1.5") and Neeson (6'4"), Bale looked about 6'1". Next to Freeman (6'2.5"), he looked 6'. He can be hard to pin down at times. I never did think he was a member of the 6'2" club, though. ;)
Next to Caine (6'1.5") and Neeson (6'4"), Bale looked about 6'1". Next to Freeman (6'2.5"), he looked 6'. He can be hard to pin down at times. I never did think he was a member of the 6'2" club, though. ;)
Jason said on 29/Dec/05
He looked 6'0'' to me in Batman.
He looked 6'0'' to me in Batman.
CelebHeights Editor said on 29/Dec/05
Saw Batman the other day. Sometimes, because of camera angles he could look 6ft or 6ft 1. His scenes with Caine/Freeman pretty much ends any notion of this guy being 6ft 2!
Saw Batman the other day. Sometimes, because of camera angles he could look 6ft or 6ft 1. His scenes with Caine/Freeman pretty much ends any notion of this guy being 6ft 2!
Anonymous said on 21/Dec/05
He is MORE than 2 inches shorter than 6'4" neeson.
He is MORE than 2 inches shorter than 6'4" neeson.
sam said on 14/Dec/05
He looked 6'1" to me in Batman.
He looked 6'1" to me in Batman.
Carla said on 8/Dec/05
Bale is stooping a little. He almost never stands with his back straight. Even on those Batman premiere photos. In comparison to other 'measured' actors and actresses, he looks 6 (not less) or 6,1 but i don't think he is 6,2 as many sources claim. Pity but 6' is absolutely acceptable for me.
Bale is stooping a little. He almost never stands with his back straight. Even on those Batman premiere photos. In comparison to other 'measured' actors and actresses, he looks 6 (not less) or 6,1 but i don't think he is 6,2 as many sources claim. Pity but 6' is absolutely acceptable for me.
Gotxo said on 7/Dec/05
Yes, Viper. He has a scene in the toilets of a restaurant and he gets very close other actors, as he tries to kill one (sorry can't remember his name). When i saw that film i belived he was his publicited 6'2" but he was about the same height other male actors. Was it giant cast? Him at 6' is a better explanation.
Yes, Viper. He has a scene in the toilets of a restaurant and he gets very close other actors, as he tries to kill one (sorry can't remember his name). When i saw that film i belived he was his publicited 6'2" but he was about the same height other male actors. Was it giant cast? Him at 6' is a better explanation.
Viper652 said on 6/Dec/05
Bale certaintly looks 6-0 at least in American psycho to me.
Bale certaintly looks 6-0 at least in American psycho to me.
FASULO said on 6/Dec/05
Bale-Freeman:2-3 inches of difference
http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=164&pos=19
Bale-Freeman:2-3 inches of difference
http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=164&pos=19
MOF said on 5/Dec/05
Actually Gabe, Gary Oldman is officially listed as 5'10, and every eyewitness says he is smaller than that. Usually 5'8 to 5'9... Bale is probably 180-183cm
Actually Gabe, Gary Oldman is officially listed as 5'10, and every eyewitness says he is smaller than that. Usually 5'8 to 5'9... Bale is probably 180-183cm
Anonymous said on 4/Dec/05
Bale is my favourite actor and i can judge better about him..that's all.I don't say he's under 180 in all cases.i think 181 is realistic,but this is a thinking that has strong evidences.However I'm 180
Bale is my favourite actor and i can judge better about him..that's all.I don't say he's under 180 in all cases.i think 181 is realistic,but this is a thinking that has strong evidences.However I'm 180
Gabe said on 3/Dec/05
Bale is a few inches taller than Gary Oldman who is officially 5'11" tall, I am guessing he is at least 6'1" tall. most likely 6'2" is accurate.
Editor Rob
Bale is a few inches taller than Gary Oldman who is officially 5'11" tall, I am guessing he is at least 6'1" tall. most likely 6'2" is accurate.
Editor Rob if Bale is 6ft 2 barefoot I'll bite the head off a bat!
Matt said on 3/Dec/05
Matt McConaughey is about 6'1" tall, Bale stands around the same height when he costarred with Matt. Most British people estimate their height, my best guess is that he really is 6'2" tall. He is at minimum 6'1" tall, still the tallest movie Batman, taller than Clooney(5'11") and Keaton 5'10".
Matt McConaughey is about 6'1" tall, Bale stands around the same height when he costarred with Matt. Most British people estimate their height, my best guess is that he really is 6'2" tall. He is at minimum 6'1" tall, still the tallest movie Batman, taller than Clooney(5'11") and Keaton 5'10".
Jocke said on 2/Dec/05
Seriously guys, many of the juding is from pictures that the whole bodys isnt visibible, for all we know they can wear high heels in the pic that "starwars23" submitted. If Bale says he is 183, then he is 183. And "FASULO" around 15 postings here concerning his height trying to bring him down under the 6 feet score, what is the matter with you? Napoleon Complex or? Tell us your height, i guess 5'4". But you prolly lie and say 6'1"
Seriously guys, many of the juding is from pictures that the whole bodys isnt visibible, for all we know they can wear high heels in the pic that "starwars23" submitted. If Bale says he is 183, then he is 183. And "FASULO" around 15 postings here concerning his height trying to bring him down under the 6 feet score, what is the matter with you? Napoleon Complex or? Tell us your height, i guess 5'4". But you prolly lie and say 6'1"
FASULO said on 30/Nov/05
That photo is another sure proof about Bale height.there is infact 2 good inches between Caine and Bale as I've already shown.Caine as all we know isn't 187 cm of 1960 but probably 185 or less.Moreover for me Neeson and Freeman aren't in right position to compare.this 183 for Bale is unrealistic
That photo is another sure proof about Bale height.there is infact 2 good inches between Caine and Bale as I've already shown.Caine as all we know isn't 187 cm of 1960 but probably 185 or less.Moreover for me Neeson and Freeman aren't in right position to compare.this 183 for Bale is unrealistic
Jay said on 29/Nov/05
he said he was 6 foot 2!!!!
Editor Rob
he said he was 6 foot 2!!!!
Editor Rob any idea when/what interview?
CelebHeights Editor said on 20/Nov/05
I've copied this over from one of the article comments:
"I happened to be in Santa Monica a few weeks back and happened into a bookstore. Christian Bale was browsing about and was trying to seem inconspicious (drab clothes, mussed hair, blah and blah). The only reason I noticed that it was him is that I get the "You look just like that guy from American Psycho/Batman" jazz all the time. (Richard Gere, too, but anyway...) I went and stood next to him by the magazine rack just to see if we could get a Lucy/Harpo Marx thing going. Not a chance; celebrities always see themselves in relation to themselves: no one else exists. Not to belabour it but I am exactly 6' tall and he was approx. 1" shorter than I. I was wearing hiking books, thus making me a bit taller than 6", and he was wearing a pair of basketball shoes. So, despite the claims in his biographies (I googled it), Christian Bale is the same height as me, ie. 6'." - Bunny Dracula
I've copied this over from one of the article comments:
"I happened to be in Santa Monica a few weeks back and happened into a bookstore. Christian Bale was browsing about and was trying to seem inconspicious (drab clothes, mussed hair, blah and blah). The only reason I noticed that it was him is that I get the "You look just like that guy from American Psycho/Batman" jazz all the time. (Richard Gere, too, but anyway...) I went and stood next to him by the magazine rack just to see if we could get a Lucy/Harpo Marx thing going. Not a chance; celebrities always see themselves in relation to themselves: no one else exists. Not to belabour it but I am exactly 6' tall and he was approx. 1" shorter than I. I was wearing hiking books, thus making me a bit taller than 6", and he was wearing a pair of basketball shoes. So, despite the claims in his biographies (I googled it), Christian Bale is the same height as me, ie. 6'." - Bunny Dracula
Brett said on 28/Oct/05
go watch shaft and youll see hes atleast 2inches shorter then big sammi, and in that pic sam isnt upright , hes leaning alittle and still looks to have 2 inches on him. So id say like 6'0" to 6'0.5" is right for bale, I mean he claims 6ft so I reckon he probably is bang on the 183cm mark, as hes a pretty straight shooter, he doesnt talk himself up.
go watch shaft and youll see hes atleast 2inches shorter then big sammi, and in that pic sam isnt upright , hes leaning alittle and still looks to have 2 inches on him. So id say like 6'0" to 6'0.5" is right for bale, I mean he claims 6ft so I reckon he probably is bang on the 183cm mark, as hes a pretty straight shooter, he doesnt talk himself up.
J.J.F said on 18/Oct/05
In this pic an inch-and-a-half shorter than sam jackson, at the most
http://www.efanguide.com/~cbale/balecolettejackson.jpg
In this pic an inch-and-a-half shorter than sam jackson, at the most
http://www.efanguide.com/~cbale/balecolettejackson.jpg
funkymonk said on 14/Aug/05
He is maybe an inch taller than Sean Bean (listed 5'11 here) in the film Equilibrium. See them here
http://img5.allocine.fr/acmedia/medias/nmedia/18/35/10/12/p1.jpg
He is maybe an inch taller than Sean Bean (listed 5'11 here) in the film Equilibrium. See them here
http://img5.allocine.fr/acmedia/medias/nmedia/18/35/10/12/p1.jpg
J.J.F said on 3/Aug/05
well sam, I've seen Begins twice now (yes I know - don't start) and Bale really looks a solid 2" shorter than Freeman to me, I can't see Bale being more than 6' - anyhow he has said so himself, and if there is one guy in Hollywood whose word I might take for it, then it's him.
well sam, I've seen Begins twice now (yes I know - don't start) and Bale really looks a solid 2" shorter than Freeman to me, I can't see Bale being more than 6' - anyhow he has said so himself, and if there is one guy in Hollywood whose word I might take for it, then it's him.
sam said on 20/Jul/05
In Batman, there was barely any difference that I could perceive in height between Michael Caine and Christian Bale. Caine was 6'2" at his peak and is now 6'1"-6'1 1/2". Bale looked to me about 1" to 2" inches shorter (about 4 cm) than Freeman and about three inches shorter than Neeson (about 7.5 cm). I think he's just about 6'1". There's no way I buy 5'11.5".
In Batman, there was barely any difference that I could perceive in height between Michael Caine and Christian Bale. Caine was 6'2" at his peak and is now 6'1"-6'1 1/2". Bale looked to me about 1" to 2" inches shorter (about 4 cm) than Freeman and about three inches shorter than Neeson (about 7.5 cm). I think he's just about 6'1". There's no way I buy 5'11.5".
jonny boy said on 13/Jul/05
i e-mailed this guy who runs the web site batman-on-film.com asking him how tall he is because he said when he did the press junket for Batman and met Christian Bale that he was and him were eye to eye. he just got back to me...he said he's 6'1
i e-mailed this guy who runs the web site batman-on-film.com asking him how tall he is because he said when he did the press junket for Batman and met Christian Bale that he was and him were eye to eye. he just got back to me...he said he's 6'1
raazorwyre said on 2/Jul/05
reports from crew working with him is a minimum of 6 plus...up to 6 foot two. I'm likely to stick with around six foot one or so, but the point us, he is NOT under six feet tall, and that is very, very freaking skinny. I don't know many folks who've known men under 120 lbs. and over 6'1" close to their 30's...not with his other bodily proportions, and in the film it varies. What's amazing is how quickly he pulled off the transition to putting it back on. He's got me hooked...am I alone in my strange ways? ;)
reports from crew working with him is a minimum of 6 plus...up to 6 foot two. I'm likely to stick with around six foot one or so, but the point us, he is NOT under six feet tall, and that is very, very freaking skinny. I don't know many folks who've known men under 120 lbs. and over 6'1" close to their 30's...not with his other bodily proportions, and in the film it varies. What's amazing is how quickly he pulled off the transition to putting it back on. He's got me hooked...am I alone in my strange ways? ;)
CidofSpain said on 30/Jun/05
In the last scene of Batman, Bale is about an inch or two shorter than Michael Caine (6'2"), so I would say probably he is 6 feet tall. Bale looks about 3" shorter than Newsom, so again he is probably 6 feet.
In the last scene of Batman, Bale is about an inch or two shorter than Michael Caine (6'2"), so I would say probably he is 6 feet tall. Bale looks about 3" shorter than Newsom, so again he is probably 6 feet.
funkmonk said on 27/Jun/05
He was about an inch taller than Sean Bean in Equilibrium. Bean is listed as 5'11" though tome he looks shorter.
Also he appeared 3 plus inches shorter than morgan freeman in Batman, Morgan is listed as 6'2.5"
He was about an inch taller than Sean Bean in Equilibrium. Bean is listed as 5'11" though tome he looks shorter.
Also he appeared 3 plus inches shorter than morgan freeman in Batman, Morgan is listed as 6'2.5"
FASULO said on 21/Jun/05
Bale is DEFINITIVELY NOT 6'0".Dear editor see these pics:
http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=38&pos=24
http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=38&pos=25
For me there are 2 inches of difference.Caine is 185-186.Bale 5'11.25" at best.We have another Brad..
Bale is DEFINITIVELY NOT 6'0".Dear editor see these pics:
http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=38&pos=24
http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=38&pos=25
For me there are 2 inches of difference.Caine is 185-186.Bale 5'11.25" at best.We have another Brad..
Viper652 said on 19/Jun/05
Jay Leno isnt 6 foot tall, hes 5-9 to 5-10. Bale is no more then 6 foot Max
Jay Leno isnt 6 foot tall, hes 5-9 to 5-10. Bale is no more then 6 foot Max
jbrwn said on 18/Jun/05
I believe Christian Bale is 6 ft.2. He was nose to nose with Gerard Butler in Reign of Fire and Gerard is 6'2". Gerard was nose to nose with Craig Ferguson who is also 6'2" and slightly taller than Jay Leno at 6' tall.
I believe Christian Bale is 6 ft.2. He was nose to nose with Gerard Butler in Reign of Fire and Gerard is 6'2". Gerard was nose to nose with Craig Ferguson who is also 6'2" and slightly taller than Jay Leno at 6' tall.
FASULO said on 18/Jun/05
For me Watanabe is really 184.Otherwise we couldn't explain he's shorter only 3 cm than Freeman(I would say Morgan in last years has shrunk 1 inch).And Ken seems taller than Bale in Batman too.Neeson has a terrible posture in all occasions-so it's very difficult evaluating him-but difference is 10 cm or more.Now it is very important giving much attention to last Batman's scene:
where Michael Caine and Bale are together in the middle of ruins of Wayne's mansion.That's for me the best testing ground.
For me Watanabe is really 184.Otherwise we couldn't explain he's shorter only 3 cm than Freeman(I would say Morgan in last years has shrunk 1 inch).And Ken seems taller than Bale in Batman too.Neeson has a terrible posture in all occasions-so it's very difficult evaluating him-but difference is 10 cm or more.Now it is very important giving much attention to last Batman's scene:
where Michael Caine and Bale are together in the middle of ruins of Wayne's mansion.That's for me the best testing ground.
FASULO said on 17/Jun/05
I've just seen Batman Begins and Michael Caine seems to me 4-5 cm taller than Bale,Freeman 7(?),Neeson much taller...However I wanna underline a peculiar thing:in all scenes with these tall men Bale is never correctly shot shoulder
to shoulder or with large frames.There are ever some tricks to hide his real
height.Judge yourself.
I've just seen Batman Begins and Michael Caine seems to me 4-5 cm taller than Bale,Freeman 7(?),Neeson much taller...However I wanna underline a peculiar thing:in all scenes with these tall men Bale is never correctly shot shoulder
to shoulder or with large frames.There are ever some tricks to hide his real
height.Judge yourself.
Jo Blo said on 17/Jun/05
These comments are ridiculous! There's no way a guy who's 5'11 can be mistakingly listed a 6'2 for years! It's just impossible for that amount of error. The guy is 6+ ft. Let's leave it at that.
These comments are ridiculous! There's no way a guy who's 5'11 can be mistakingly listed a 6'2 for years! It's just impossible for that amount of error. The guy is 6+ ft. Let's leave it at that.
J.J.F said on 16/Jun/05
Lol FASULO - that was 'JJ', I am J.J - different one. From now on I'll use all my initials to make the difference clear :)
No I think Freeman is about 6'2.5" though of course I can easily be 0.5 off target, that would make bale just under 6' yeah. You can't really get these guys height right to a half inch - but Bale definitely looked 1" taller than Josh Lucas in Amer Psycho and lucas is not under 5'11" I think...
Lol FASULO - that was 'JJ', I am J.J - different one. From now on I'll use all my initials to make the difference clear :)
No I think Freeman is about 6'2.5" though of course I can easily be 0.5 off target, that would make bale just under 6' yeah. You can't really get these guys height right to a half inch - but Bale definitely looked 1" taller than Josh Lucas in Amer Psycho and lucas is not under 5'11" I think...
JUSTMATT said on 15/Jun/05
Today I saw in a magazines a photos of Bale with Freeman in "Batman begins" and Freeman to me seems 2 inch taller so I think he is 183-184 and Freeman 189.
Today I saw in a magazines a photos of Bale with Freeman in "Batman begins" and Freeman to me seems 2 inch taller so I think he is 183-184 and Freeman 189.
J.J said on 15/Jun/05
Yes Bale is a tough one, in 'Psycho' he looked and inch taller than Josh Lucas - who is not the 5'11.5" he is listed as here.
But standing next to Freeman he is a good 2 inches shorter.
Now I have Lucas pegged at 5'11" and Freeman at 6'2.5". I think the 6 foot listing for Bale is correct (I also think Sean Bean is slightly taller than 5'10", hence the small difference between him and Bale)
Yes Bale is a tough one, in 'Psycho' he looked and inch taller than Josh Lucas - who is not the 5'11.5" he is listed as here.
But standing next to Freeman he is a good 2 inches shorter.
Now I have Lucas pegged at 5'11" and Freeman at 6'2.5". I think the 6 foot listing for Bale is correct (I also think Sean Bean is slightly taller than 5'10", hence the small difference between him and Bale)
Fasulo said on 13/Jun/05
Now we can do some considerations about Bale:
1)Bale seems being from 5 to 7 cm shorter than Freeman(really 189? or better187..)
2)10-12 cm shorter than Neeson(+190)
3)8-10 cm taller than Taye Diggs
4)Probably 2 cm taller than Sean Bean in Equilibrium
5)5-6 cm taller than Alessandro Nivola
6)5-6 cm taller than Leto in American Psycho
7)6 cm taller than Ironside
8)4-5 cm taller than Theroux in American Psycho
9)3-4 cm shorter than Matt Ross in A.P.
10)Same height or probably +1cm with Jeffrey Wright
11)4-5 cm taller than McGregor
12)Same height with Kidman in Portrait of a Lady
13)2 cm taller than Robert Sean Leonard in Swing Kids
Definitively between 180 and 182 but not more or less.What do yu think Director? These are all my knowledges..
Now we can do some considerations about Bale:
1)Bale seems being from 5 to 7 cm shorter than Freeman(really 189? or better187..)
2)10-12 cm shorter than Neeson(+190)
3)8-10 cm taller than Taye Diggs
4)Probably 2 cm taller than Sean Bean in Equilibrium
5)5-6 cm taller than Alessandro Nivola
6)5-6 cm taller than Leto in American Psycho
7)6 cm taller than Ironside
8)4-5 cm taller than Theroux in American Psycho
9)3-4 cm shorter than Matt Ross in A.P.
10)Same height or probably +1cm with Jeffrey Wright
11)4-5 cm taller than McGregor
12)Same height with Kidman in Portrait of a Lady
13)2 cm taller than Robert Sean Leonard in Swing Kids
Definitively between 180 and 182 but not more or less.What do yu think Director? These are all my knowledges..
Big Dave said on 13/Jun/05
I think that Bale is slightly shorter than what he is listed here. I would say that he is in the 180-182cm range. He does look about four inches shorter than 6'3.5 Liam Neeson. He also looks about 2.5 inches shorter than Morgan Freeman. I think that he is probably 5'11.5.
I think that Bale is slightly shorter than what he is listed here. I would say that he is in the 180-182cm range. He does look about four inches shorter than 6'3.5 Liam Neeson. He also looks about 2.5 inches shorter than Morgan Freeman. I think that he is probably 5'11.5.
Viper652 said on 13/Jun/05
Its very possible he might only be 5-8. In Hollywood they can really Exagerrate Actors heights big time. Sometimes up to 5, even 6 inches for the Extreme cases. Kilmer is a legit 6 footer, so That would mean Bale would be waaaaaay below 6 foot.
Its very possible he might only be 5-8. In Hollywood they can really Exagerrate Actors heights big time. Sometimes up to 5, even 6 inches for the Extreme cases. Kilmer is a legit 6 footer, so That would mean Bale would be waaaaaay below 6 foot.
Fasulo said on 13/Jun/05
I said a lot of times this truth with comparison of various snapshots and photos-that he is under 6 feet-but really NOT under 181!It's just impossible
thinking him under 5'11".i agree with yu Director
I said a lot of times this truth with comparison of various snapshots and photos-that he is under 6 feet-but really NOT under 181!It's just impossible
thinking him under 5'11".i agree with yu Director
CelebHeights Editor said on 13/Jun/05
I had an interesting email from a contact who tells me the following: His friend was at the batman premiere and was shocked at when speaking to Bale (the friend is 5ft 10) how short Christian Bale looked. They estimated him to be closer to 5ft 8 than 6ft! By comparison they had said that Michael Caine and Val Kilmer looked tall.
Some of this might be down to road camber, but by accounts this person is quite aware of judging height...I really do not know what to think! I know there may be some road camber and 'shock'...but still, I find it hard to imagine bale even being 5ft 11!
I had an interesting email from a contact who tells me the following: His friend was at the batman premiere and was shocked at when speaking to Bale (the friend is 5ft 10) how short Christian Bale looked. They estimated him to be closer to 5ft 8 than 6ft! By comparison they had said that Michael Caine and Val Kilmer looked tall.
Some of this might be down to road camber, but by accounts this person is quite aware of judging height...I really do not know what to think! I know there may be some road camber and 'shock'...but still, I find it hard to imagine bale even being 5ft 11!
funkymonk said on 7/Jun/05
a note on weight. He said in empire magazine he went down to 120 pounds for the film the 'machinist' then up to 190 for batman begins. Have a look at his batman images, he did bulk himself up but does not look huge. I reckon its unlikely though he is under 6 foot and weight that amount.
a note on weight. He said in empire magazine he went down to 120 pounds for the film the 'machinist' then up to 190 for batman begins. Have a look at his batman images, he did bulk himself up but does not look huge. I reckon its unlikely though he is under 6 foot and weight that amount.
Fasulo said on 7/Jun/05
What do yu think about this? http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=164&pos=2
What do yu think about this? http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=164&pos=2
J.J said on 31/May/05
Neeson doesn't look more than 6'3" in those pics
Neeson doesn't look more than 6'3" in those pics
John said on 30/May/05
That Japanese Guy by the way in that pic below is Ken Watanabe who on this site is listed at 6 ft 0.5 in, the same as Bale. Either Watanabe is taller than this site lists or Bale is truly right on the 6 ft mark.
That Japanese Guy by the way in that pic below is Ken Watanabe who on this site is listed at 6 ft 0.5 in, the same as Bale. Either Watanabe is taller than this site lists or Bale is truly right on the 6 ft mark.
Fasulo81 said on 12/May/05
A precious snapshot..http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=65&pos=7
A precious snapshot..http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=65&pos=7
Fasulo81 said on 10/May/05
Dear editor this is an interesting photo about Bale..http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=24&pos=0
Dear editor this is an interesting photo about Bale..http://www.awesomebale.org/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=24&pos=0
Anonymous said on 10/Apr/05
Bale In Portrait Of a Lady seems to be perfectly face to face with Nicole Kidman(with very short heels)
Bale In Portrait Of a Lady seems to be perfectly face to face with Nicole Kidman(with very short heels)
Anonymous said on 7/Apr/05
Smoke yu should see in Equilibrium the snapshot Bale-Bean(178 cm in Celebheights)and then yu'll know.1)Bale is taller than Bean not more than 2 cm.
2)Bale-RhisMeyers(178 cm) they are equal.3)Diggs could be only 5'7" confirming my words(infact there aren't 12-14 cm of difference between them in your snapshot!).4)Bale is incredibly shorter than Neeson(192).5)Bale is taller than Alessandro Nivola(175 cm) in a Laurel Canyon premiere snapshot not more than 5-6 cm(infact they are shoulder to shoulder).6)In the Shaft snapshot Bale-Jeffrey Wright(absurd..stated 183 ?!? but perfectly equal to Bowie!(178 cm)...probably shorter than Bowie in Andy Warhol)where Bale is taller just 2 cm.7)In the Laurel Canyon snapshot Bale-McDormand(168 cm with heels 175 admitting she's heels..).Is Bale 184????
Smoke yu should see in Equilibrium the snapshot Bale-Bean(178 cm in Celebheights)and then yu'll know.1)Bale is taller than Bean not more than 2 cm.
2)Bale-RhisMeyers(178 cm) they are equal.3)Diggs could be only 5'7" confirming my words(infact there aren't 12-14 cm of difference between them in your snapshot!).4)Bale is incredibly shorter than Neeson(192).5)Bale is taller than Alessandro Nivola(175 cm) in a Laurel Canyon premiere snapshot not more than 5-6 cm(infact they are shoulder to shoulder).6)In the Shaft snapshot Bale-Jeffrey Wright(absurd..stated 183 ?!? but perfectly equal to Bowie!(178 cm)...probably shorter than Bowie in Andy Warhol)where Bale is taller just 2 cm.7)In the Laurel Canyon snapshot Bale-McDormand(168 cm with heels 175 admitting she's heels..).Is Bale 184????
Smoke said on 7/Apr/05
I ran into Mr. York a couple years ago, and I guess he must have shrunk an inch in that span. I truely remember the guy being about 5'11". Now I don't know anything about Rhis-Meyers, but in comparison to Michale Ironside you can certainly see that Bale is atleast 183-184 cm.
I ran into Mr. York a couple years ago, and I guess he must have shrunk an inch in that span. I truely remember the guy being about 5'11". Now I don't know anything about Rhis-Meyers, but in comparison to Michale Ironside you can certainly see that Bale is atleast 183-184 cm.
Mr. R said on 6/Apr/05
As I've said before, Michael York is now 5-10, and Taye Diggs is 5-7. I met both last year in Hollywood.
As I've said before, Michael York is now 5-10, and Taye Diggs is 5-7. I met both last year in Hollywood.
Smoke said on 6/Apr/05
Yep, Ironside looks about 1-2 cms shorter than York there, and my personal account of York has him at about 5'11". BTW I agree that Bale does actually look tall everywhere, and 184 cm really isn't that tall.
Yep, Ironside looks about 1-2 cms shorter than York there, and my personal account of York has him at about 5'11". BTW I agree that Bale does actually look tall everywhere, and 184 cm really isn't that tall.
Fasulo81 said on 6/Apr/05
Perfect..The Bale an Taye Diggs(5'8" or 5'7"..?) photo shows clearly that there aren't 10 cm or more of difference..confirming my doubts..however Bale is not 184 cm.very probably 181-182 cm.
Perfect..The Bale an Taye Diggs(5'8" or 5'7"..?) photo shows clearly that there aren't 10 cm or more of difference..confirming my doubts..however Bale is not 184 cm.very probably 181-182 cm.
Ricardo said on 5/Apr/05
I think a solid 6'0" is more like his height, he isn't that much taller than 5'8" Taye Diggs
I think a solid 6'0" is more like his height, he isn't that much taller than 5'8" Taye Diggs
Fasulo81 said on 30/Mar/05
In Equilibrium Bale is at the same height of Sean Bean(178 cm)...In Reign of Fire he's identical height of McConough.Bale is surely 180!
In Equilibrium Bale is at the same height of Sean Bean(178 cm)...In Reign of Fire he's identical height of McConough.Bale is surely 180!
Smoke said on 28/Mar/05
"With Batman Begins (2005), he will become the seventh actor to play Batman and the only one since Adam West to stand the same height as Batman, who is 6-feet-2-inches tall according to the comic books."
Well I guess this quote loses it's meaning on this site! I think he's a solid 6'0"-6'1" guy, so I definately agree with his listing on this site. He's still got the perfect build and persona to play Batman though, even though he's not quite "Batman's real height".
"With Batman Begins (2005), he will become the seventh actor to play Batman and the only one since Adam West to stand the same height as Batman, who is 6-feet-2-inches tall according to the comic books."
Well I guess this quote loses it's meaning on this site! I think he's a solid 6'0"-6'1" guy, so I definately agree with his listing on this site. He's still got the perfect build and persona to play Batman though, even though he's not quite "Batman's real height".
Fasulo81 said on 27/Mar/05
dear editor i don't think there are only 10 cm of difference in batman photo between Liam and Christian.but 12 or more...
dear editor i don't think there are only 10 cm of difference in batman photo between Liam and Christian.but 12 or more...
Mr. R said on 18/Mar/05
This seems about right for Bale. Definitely not 6'2". I did meet Liam Neeson this past fall at a Kinsey screening. I saw him in the parking lot, and slid up next to him to size him up for my friends at celebheights! I do not think that he is 6'4" anymore, and I believe him to be closer to 6'3".
This seems about right for Bale. Definitely not 6'2". I did meet Liam Neeson this past fall at a Kinsey screening. I saw him in the parking lot, and slid up next to him to size him up for my friends at celebheights! I do not think that he is 6'4" anymore, and I believe him to be closer to 6'3".
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