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5ft 9.17in (175.7cm)
5ft 9.17in (175.7cm)
Orlando said on 4/Jul/09
His Santa Barbara Police mugshot has him listed at 5' 11". Click here: Click Here
His Santa Barbara Police mugshot has him listed at 5' 11". Click here: Click Here
mcfan said on 4/Jul/09
If he is 177-178, then why is Stevie Wonder (6'0) so much taller than him? Why does Ronald Reagan (6'0) look 4 inches taller than him? Why does 5'10 Paul McCartney 1.5-2.0 inches taller than him in Say Say Say? The answer is that Michael was only 5'8 and 5'8.5 max.
If he is 177-178, then why is Stevie Wonder (6'0) so much taller than him? Why does Ronald Reagan (6'0) look 4 inches taller than him? Why does 5'10 Paul McCartney 1.5-2.0 inches taller than him in Say Say Say? The answer is that Michael was only 5'8 and 5'8.5 max.
Sunny said on 4/Jul/09
Yes that's what I'm saying. It's impossible for him to be anywhere near the height that's mostly claimed everywhere, the 5'10 or so. He wore high heeled shoes a lot and in his videos was often surrounded by people close to his height. So he looked to be more average height because of that. If I have to guess an exact height I would probably say 172cm or 173cm, 174 at the most! And like I said he was always small for his age. Celebrities always seem bigger than life to most "regular" people anyway and MJ was the biggest Star there was! Of course they're going to exaggerate his height. Don't be fooled by that and just use your own eyes to figure it out.
Yes that's what I'm saying. It's impossible for him to be anywhere near the height that's mostly claimed everywhere, the 5'10 or so. He wore high heeled shoes a lot and in his videos was often surrounded by people close to his height. So he looked to be more average height because of that. If I have to guess an exact height I would probably say 172cm or 173cm, 174 at the most! And like I said he was always small for his age. Celebrities always seem bigger than life to most "regular" people anyway and MJ was the biggest Star there was! Of course they're going to exaggerate his height. Don't be fooled by that and just use your own eyes to figure it out.
diana said on 3/Jul/09
lol see 5'9 is accurate but the rest of the world thinks hes 5'11/6' i dunno how that happened
lol see 5'9 is accurate but the rest of the world thinks hes 5'11/6' i dunno how that happened
navcat said on 3/Jul/09
I think he's around 5' 8" or shorter. There's a picture of Lisa Marie Presley and Michael walking away (from the camera). She has was wearing high heels and he was wearing shoes with a large heel, possibly 1-2". She has previously stated (on Oprah show) that she is 5'2" in height. In the picture, he appeared to be about 4" taller than her. There's no way he's 5'9" or 10".
I think he's around 5' 8" or shorter. There's a picture of Lisa Marie Presley and Michael walking away (from the camera). She has was wearing high heels and he was wearing shoes with a large heel, possibly 1-2". She has previously stated (on Oprah show) that she is 5'2" in height. In the picture, he appeared to be about 4" taller than her. There's no way he's 5'9" or 10".
Anonymous said on 3/Jul/09
eh mcfan...that's stevie wonder next to him who is 183 cm...to me jacky looks 177 - 178 cm... also in this pic with alan light he is slouching again... i give him 177 cm
eh mcfan...that's stevie wonder next to him who is 183 cm...to me jacky looks 177 - 178 cm... also in this pic with alan light he is slouching again... i give him 177 cm
RisingForce said on 3/Jul/09
I'm skeptical about autopsy reports. Just lying down for days may increase you height. I remember when I was lying down in a hospital for 4 days I gave my height as 5'8" when I was asked. When I stood up after 4 days a nurse thought I was quite a bit taller. Now granted this nurse claimed she was 5'7" when she clearly wasn't, but regardless she thought I was almost 6 foot!
With that being said 5'8" does seem too low for Jackson despite Frank2's sighting and the picture. He just didn't look like a 5'8" guy to me. I'd say atleast 5'9". At 112 lbs. he looked thinner than I do and I'm 5'8" and about 110 give or take. I'm pretty sure that weight is accurate for me since I'm a very small guy with a 25 inch waist, a 30-31 inch chest and 10.5-11 inch biceps, but I don't look as thin as Jackson did.
I'm skeptical about autopsy reports. Just lying down for days may increase you height. I remember when I was lying down in a hospital for 4 days I gave my height as 5'8" when I was asked. When I stood up after 4 days a nurse thought I was quite a bit taller. Now granted this nurse claimed she was 5'7" when she clearly wasn't, but regardless she thought I was almost 6 foot!
With that being said 5'8" does seem too low for Jackson despite Frank2's sighting and the picture. He just didn't look like a 5'8" guy to me. I'd say atleast 5'9". At 112 lbs. he looked thinner than I do and I'm 5'8" and about 110 give or take. I'm pretty sure that weight is accurate for me since I'm a very small guy with a 25 inch waist, a 30-31 inch chest and 10.5-11 inch biceps, but I don't look as thin as Jackson did.
mcfan said on 3/Jul/09
Click Here (sure looks 5'8 to me) Later on, he wears boots and who knows what else, but if you look at him in his popular days he was only 5'8.
Click Here (sure looks 5'8 to me) Later on, he wears boots and who knows what else, but if you look at him in his popular days he was only 5'8.
Jim said on 3/Jul/09
My friend and I went to the trial in Santa Maria. At one point we stood next to MJ and were taken back by how tall he was. I didn't get out the yardstick, but I'd say he was a good 5'10 if not taller.
My friend and I went to the trial in Santa Maria. At one point we stood next to MJ and were taken back by how tall he was. I didn't get out the yardstick, but I'd say he was a good 5'10 if not taller.
Sunny said on 3/Jul/09
It's practically impossible that he was 6 feet tall like some people love to claim still! I'm always very amused when people think he was that tall, but luckily most people can see that it's extremely unlikely. He was very tiny! But he had long, lean legs and was VERY thin, and that can make anyone look taller. Even as a child he always looked a lot younger than his real age. I think he was only about 5'9 at the most. That does seem to fit the best. I think he was absolutely gorgeous in his twenties. A very beautiful young man.
It's practically impossible that he was 6 feet tall like some people love to claim still! I'm always very amused when people think he was that tall, but luckily most people can see that it's extremely unlikely. He was very tiny! But he had long, lean legs and was VERY thin, and that can make anyone look taller. Even as a child he always looked a lot younger than his real age. I think he was only about 5'9 at the most. That does seem to fit the best. I think he was absolutely gorgeous in his twenties. A very beautiful young man.
TELLEM said on 3/Jul/09
a 6'5 howard stern saying michael jackson is tall loses all credibility. even IF michael jackson was 5'10, howard stern wouldn't be calling him tall.
a 6'5 howard stern saying michael jackson is tall loses all credibility. even IF michael jackson was 5'10, howard stern wouldn't be calling him tall.
Frank2 said on 3/Jul/09
Had you seen me with Michael when I met him, you'd have seen a similar difference in height to what's above. No way was he 5'10" much less 5'11". Howard Stern likes to pull people's chains.
Had you seen me with Michael when I met him, you'd have seen a similar difference in height to what's above. No way was he 5'10" much less 5'11". Howard Stern likes to pull people's chains.
Kaajja said on 3/Jul/09
Given the sort of personal insecurities associated with the King of Pop, he must have tried one or more of the height enhancement programmes that are available in the market or pills perhaps ,and hence his height could have varied from time to time.
Given the sort of personal insecurities associated with the King of Pop, he must have tried one or more of the height enhancement programmes that are available in the market or pills perhaps ,and hence his height could have varied from time to time.
Austrian said on 3/Jul/09
come on dont be ridiculous, if MJ had been 5'11, the above picture would be impossible
unless Alan is intentionally making himself shorter, but why exactly would he be doing that? :)
come on dont be ridiculous, if MJ had been 5'11, the above picture would be impossible
unless Alan is intentionally making himself shorter, but why exactly would he be doing that? :)
Me said on 3/Jul/09
Howard Stern wrote about meeting Michael Jackson in his book. He mentioned that Michael was tall.
Howard is extremely tall, so for him to find someone else tall, proves to me that Michael was probably tall.
I'd say 5'10" or 5'11" sounds right, because on a skinny man, that can give the illusion of being about 6' tall.
Howard Stern wrote about meeting Michael Jackson in his book. He mentioned that Michael was tall.
Howard is extremely tall, so for him to find someone else tall, proves to me that Michael was probably tall.
I'd say 5'10" or 5'11" sounds right, because on a skinny man, that can give the illusion of being about 6' tall.
trueheight said on 2/Jul/09
autopsy report from the "Star" tabloid was debunked days ago...
autopsy report from the "Star" tabloid was debunked days ago...
Frank2 said on 2/Jul/09
That was me just posting. Why it switched to anonymous is strange.
That was me just posting. Why it switched to anonymous is strange.
adam said on 2/Jul/09
I believe Frank. Jackson was probably only 5-8.
I believe Frank. Jackson was probably only 5-8.
Anonymous said on 2/Jul/09
"JamesZ says on 1/Jul/09
I heard that the autopsy report said he was 5'10 and weighed less than 120 lbs. I say that's accurate...he looked a solid 5'10."
He was the shortest looking 5'10" guy I ever saw.
"JamesZ says on 1/Jul/09
I heard that the autopsy report said he was 5'10 and weighed less than 120 lbs. I say that's accurate...he looked a solid 5'10."
He was the shortest looking 5'10" guy I ever saw.
Dural said on 2/Jul/09
Tupac's autopsy report said 6', but he was at most 5'9".
Tupac's autopsy report said 6', but he was at most 5'9".
FirePower!@177.85 cm said on 2/Jul/09
5' 9" certainly, NOT 5' 10".
5' 10.50" wearing thick-soled dancing shoes.
Add a pair of lifts and he reached 6' 0" MAXIMUM.
5' 9" certainly, NOT 5' 10".
5' 10.50" wearing thick-soled dancing shoes.
Add a pair of lifts and he reached 6' 0" MAXIMUM.
BUzzie said on 2/Jul/09
I always thought he was a five eleven bloke.
I always thought he was a five eleven bloke.
JamesZ said on 1/Jul/09
I heard that the autopsy report said he was 5'10 and weighed less than 120 lbs. I say that's accurate...he looked a solid 5'10.
I heard that the autopsy report said he was 5'10 and weighed less than 120 lbs. I say that's accurate...he looked a solid 5'10.
Ryan said on 1/Jul/09
Brad says on 1/Jul/09
"Realistic is a strong 5' 9". He had great posture."- I don't think he had great posture at all. He was always constantly slouching and not standing up straight. I think it was because he had a lot back problems. He looked taller, because he was very skinny.
Brad says on 1/Jul/09
"Realistic is a strong 5' 9". He had great posture."- I don't think he had great posture at all. He was always constantly slouching and not standing up straight. I think it was because he had a lot back problems. He looked taller, because he was very skinny.
mcfan said on 1/Jul/09
I don't see any evidence that this guy was 5'9. Eddie Murphy was an inch taller than him. There's one photo out there with Murphy which is misleading. He's wearing high-heeled boots and appears taller because Eddie is wearing loafers. What is it about these musicians being overstated by an inch on this site? (probably because they're so skinny)
I don't see any evidence that this guy was 5'9. Eddie Murphy was an inch taller than him. There's one photo out there with Murphy which is misleading. He's wearing high-heeled boots and appears taller because Eddie is wearing loafers. What is it about these musicians being overstated by an inch on this site? (probably because they're so skinny)
Mimi said on 1/Jul/09
They said on TV he was like 6'0 feet tall or just a little shorter , with really big hands!
But im not sure if this is quite correct, I think so though! ;)RIP Michael
They said on TV he was like 6'0 feet tall or just a little shorter , with really big hands!
But im not sure if this is quite correct, I think so though! ;)RIP Michael
Frank2 said on 1/Jul/09
Except he wasn't 5'9" the day I met him. He was 5'8". For Christ's sake people! I MET THE GUY!! I was next to him in the mix booth for perhaps an hour. I'd know if he was 5'9" and he wasn't. He wore loafers with extremely flat heels. Same as I wear. He was standing next to the music mixer Armin Steiner who's 5'10" and Michael was obviously two inches shorter. When composer Bruce Broughton walked in who's about 6'3", Michael came up to his chin level. This was back in 1988 when the orchestral tracks for MOONWALKER were being recorded with a huge symphonic orchestra on the Fox scoring stage. My office was across the street.
Except he wasn't 5'9" the day I met him. He was 5'8". For Christ's sake people! I MET THE GUY!! I was next to him in the mix booth for perhaps an hour. I'd know if he was 5'9" and he wasn't. He wore loafers with extremely flat heels. Same as I wear. He was standing next to the music mixer Armin Steiner who's 5'10" and Michael was obviously two inches shorter. When composer Bruce Broughton walked in who's about 6'3", Michael came up to his chin level. This was back in 1988 when the orchestral tracks for MOONWALKER were being recorded with a huge symphonic orchestra on the Fox scoring stage. My office was across the street.
nnn said on 1/Jul/09
seeing him in a motown performance of billie jean in his youth i think he was a legit 5'10 barefoot no doubt about it and he looks taller because of his skinny body...and when i see photos and videos of him in his latest years he looks 5'8...he obviously shrunk...medical problems perhaps
seeing him in a motown performance of billie jean in his youth i think he was a legit 5'10 barefoot no doubt about it and he looks taller because of his skinny body...and when i see photos and videos of him in his latest years he looks 5'8...he obviously shrunk...medical problems perhaps
diana said on 1/Jul/09
hey I know he's a solid 5'9 which i think makes sense-- he stands par with usher, janet is 5'4-- perfect height difference b/w boy and girl, when dancing with nsync everyone was taller than him by one or two inches except the shortest guy who is 5'9--only a 2 or 3 inches taller in pictures than diana ross (5'4) in heels-- def. not 5'11-- he was all leg that's obvious
lucky guy a lot of people figured he was 6 foot--still do
hey I know he's a solid 5'9 which i think makes sense-- he stands par with usher, janet is 5'4-- perfect height difference b/w boy and girl, when dancing with nsync everyone was taller than him by one or two inches except the shortest guy who is 5'9--only a 2 or 3 inches taller in pictures than diana ross (5'4) in heels-- def. not 5'11-- he was all leg that's obvious
lucky guy a lot of people figured he was 6 foot--still do
Brad said on 1/Jul/09
Realistic is a strong 5' 9". He had great posture.
Realistic is a strong 5' 9". He had great posture.
Anonymous said on 30/Jun/09
5-8 isnt way too low, LOL. He looked the same height as 5-8 Usher on stage. ACG you are an upgrading MACHINE on here so of course you would say something like that. MJ wasnt taller than 5-9 for sure.
5-8 isnt way too low, LOL. He looked the same height as 5-8 Usher on stage. ACG you are an upgrading MACHINE on here so of course you would say something like that. MJ wasnt taller than 5-9 for sure.
Dural said on 30/Jun/09
That's a height forum and if someone thinks he wasn't 5'10" it has nothing to do with showing respect or not. Why should he deserve less respect for his music if he was 5'8"? I don't get it. We don't know what kind a person he was, but there's no doubt he was a great musician. Look at him with Alan Light and tell me he's the same height. 5'8" or 5'9" is a reasonable.
That's a height forum and if someone thinks he wasn't 5'10" it has nothing to do with showing respect or not. Why should he deserve less respect for his music if he was 5'8"? I don't get it. We don't know what kind a person he was, but there's no doubt he was a great musician. Look at him with Alan Light and tell me he's the same height. 5'8" or 5'9" is a reasonable.
trueheight said on 30/Jun/09
ACG, did you see his performance w/ Usher in 2001? He looks 5'8 AT BEST.
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ACG, did you see his performance w/ Usher in 2001? He looks 5'8 AT BEST.
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unknown said on 30/Jun/09
ACG...I'm with you on that, I highly doubt 5'8...then lots of stars need downgrades lol! WTF, liked your photo with will.i.am who is listed as 5ft9.5 and Mike was a half inch taller at least. He has horrible posture at times.
ACG...I'm with you on that, I highly doubt 5'8...then lots of stars need downgrades lol! WTF, liked your photo with will.i.am who is listed as 5ft9.5 and Mike was a half inch taller at least. He has horrible posture at times.
ACG said on 30/Jun/09
What I meant is that 5'8 is way to low....now that he's no longer with us, could we try to be at least a little realistic?? Seriously.
What I meant is that 5'8 is way to low....now that he's no longer with us, could we try to be at least a little realistic?? Seriously.
Carlos said on 30/Jun/09
Micheal was around 5'7-5'8 no taller than 5'9 with footwear, go on youtube and watch his first ever interview as an adult in 1993 when Oprah did a live interview with him at neverland. They are exactly the same height and Oprah is around 5'5. Yes she had on about 3 inch heels which would make her around 5'8. If you look at Mike's footwear in all his videos and in the interview they all have thick soles giving him 2-3 inches.
Micheal was around 5'7-5'8 no taller than 5'9 with footwear, go on youtube and watch his first ever interview as an adult in 1993 when Oprah did a live interview with him at neverland. They are exactly the same height and Oprah is around 5'5. Yes she had on about 3 inch heels which would make her around 5'8. If you look at Mike's footwear in all his videos and in the interview they all have thick soles giving him 2-3 inches.
Frank2 said on 30/Jun/09
Why on earth is it sickening? Is being 5'8" sickening? I don't get it. How does mentioning his height show disrespect for the dead?
Why on earth is it sickening? Is being 5'8" sickening? I don't get it. How does mentioning his height show disrespect for the dead?
ACG said on 30/Jun/09
This 5'8 talk is sickening.
Please have some respect for the deceased.
This 5'8 talk is sickening.
Please have some respect for the deceased.
Frank2 said on 30/Jun/09
He wasn't 5'10". I saw him. Stood beside him. At best he was 5'8". Never believe anything stated 'officially' since it's usually bogus. This is especially true with famous people.
He wasn't 5'10". I saw him. Stood beside him. At best he was 5'8". Never believe anything stated 'officially' since it's usually bogus. This is especially true with famous people.
mcfan said on 30/Jun/09
If Michael was 5'10 then Reagan was 6'2 in his 70s, but we know Reagan was only 6ft, so Michael was only 5'8. Look at "Say, Say, Say" video. Paul McCartney is about 1.5 inches taller than him and we know Paul was never over 5'10.
If Michael was 5'10 then Reagan was 6'2 in his 70s, but we know Reagan was only 6ft, so Michael was only 5'8. Look at "Say, Say, Say" video. Paul McCartney is about 1.5 inches taller than him and we know Paul was never over 5'10.
Matt said on 30/Jun/09
A report from his autopsy has been leaked-it states he was 178cm tall and weighed only 51kg (112lbs).
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A report from his autopsy has been leaked-it states he was 178cm tall and weighed only 51kg (112lbs).
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Brad said on 30/Jun/09
Brad June 15th: Waaaay down in weight. 120 pounds is correct. He couldn't hold up after the prescriptions. They took his heart and blasted it. He was a strong 5' 9" 1 foot from me. Recording an album at Fox? I didn't know they even had a studio there outside of an old Lionel Newman, Mark Snow scoring room. He was doing one song in rehearsals and just dying in pain afterward. That string of dates was going to be cut big like I said on the 15th.
Brad June 15th: Waaaay down in weight. 120 pounds is correct. He couldn't hold up after the prescriptions. They took his heart and blasted it. He was a strong 5' 9" 1 foot from me. Recording an album at Fox? I didn't know they even had a studio there outside of an old Lionel Newman, Mark Snow scoring room. He was doing one song in rehearsals and just dying in pain afterward. That string of dates was going to be cut big like I said on the 15th.
177cmmm said on 30/Jun/09
ha ha look in the photo he is touching another child. Dosnt look 5 11 to me
ha ha look in the photo he is touching another child. Dosnt look 5 11 to me
umad80 said on 30/Jun/09
Watching a lot of his videos over the weekend, he truly never seemed tall. About this height though his shoes definitely gave him in advantage in 90% of his videos.
For the record, the autopsies coming out have been proven to be false. We won't know anything official for a few weeks. I think I read 8 to 10?
Watching a lot of his videos over the weekend, he truly never seemed tall. About this height though his shoes definitely gave him in advantage in 90% of his videos.
For the record, the autopsies coming out have been proven to be false. We won't know anything official for a few weeks. I think I read 8 to 10?
Frank2 said on 29/Jun/09
Trust me. He wasn't more than 5'8". He wore normal loafers with low heels. I know since I wear the same style. I was three inches taller. I know people who are 5'9" and they're taller.
Trust me. He wasn't more than 5'8". He wore normal loafers with low heels. I know since I wear the same style. I was three inches taller. I know people who are 5'9" and they're taller.
HollywoodFan said on 29/Jun/09
Just watched the music video with MJ and Chris Tucker and MJ looked perhaps 2 inches or so shorter than CT! Perhaps his shoes (heel) may have made a difference
Just watched the music video with MJ and Chris Tucker and MJ looked perhaps 2 inches or so shorter than CT! Perhaps his shoes (heel) may have made a difference
Daniel said on 29/Jun/09
I wouldn't buy neither less than 1.73m nor more than 1.75m (peak height) for Michael Jackson.
I wouldn't buy neither less than 1.73m nor more than 1.75m (peak height) for Michael Jackson.
marvin said on 29/Jun/09
these physical characteristics seem about average for a 50 year old opium addict.
these physical characteristics seem about average for a 50 year old opium addict.
trueheight said on 29/Jun/09
Danimal, a biographer says in the mid 80s he went down as low as 105lb; he had anorexia, eating disorders are common among professional dancers.
He looks 5'9 tops w/ an old Regan; he looks the same if not shorter than 5'8 Usher. Looks about the same or shorter than 5'9 Prince Charles.
He looks taller b/c he is lanky and very skinny, also his dance getup creates this illusion as well, his trousers were always 5 sizes too short.
And obviously, it doesn't take a genius to understand that measuring one's height while standing versus while laying down can yield disparate measurements.
Danimal, a biographer says in the mid 80s he went down as low as 105lb; he had anorexia, eating disorders are common among professional dancers.
He looks 5'9 tops w/ an old Regan; he looks the same if not shorter than 5'8 Usher. Looks about the same or shorter than 5'9 Prince Charles.
He looks taller b/c he is lanky and very skinny, also his dance getup creates this illusion as well, his trousers were always 5 sizes too short.
And obviously, it doesn't take a genius to understand that measuring one's height while standing versus while laying down can yield disparate measurements.
T.J. said on 29/Jun/09
Maybe if he straightened out he'd be 5'10"
That's what his autopsy gave, so maybe that truly was his height
Maybe if he straightened out he'd be 5'10"
That's what his autopsy gave, so maybe that truly was his height
Andr said on 29/Jun/09
Brazil loves you!
R.I.P
Brazil loves you!
R.I.P
VA said on 29/Jun/09
The autopsy report has proven to be a fake anyway.
The autopsy report has proven to be a fake anyway.
Danimal said on 29/Jun/09
Frank2 says on 29/Jun/09
Autopsies of famous people always seem to lie about their height. Trust me. He was no more than 5'8". He weighed only 112 pounds when he died.
112 pounds? WOW, my sister had a teen magazine in the 1980's and he was in there at 5'11" and 135 pounds (this was AFTER a noticeable weight loss). To think he went down to 112 pounds. Was 120 pounds during the trials of 2004/2005. The man was wasting away. Was probably 5'9" in reality.
Frank2 says on 29/Jun/09
Autopsies of famous people always seem to lie about their height. Trust me. He was no more than 5'8". He weighed only 112 pounds when he died.
112 pounds? WOW, my sister had a teen magazine in the 1980's and he was in there at 5'11" and 135 pounds (this was AFTER a noticeable weight loss). To think he went down to 112 pounds. Was 120 pounds during the trials of 2004/2005. The man was wasting away. Was probably 5'9" in reality.
Frank2 said on 29/Jun/09
Autopsies of famous people always seem to lie about their height. Trust me. He was no more than 5'8". He weighed only 112 pounds when he died.
Autopsies of famous people always seem to lie about their height. Trust me. He was no more than 5'8". He weighed only 112 pounds when he died.
littlesue said on 29/Jun/09
According to the autopsy report in The Sum it said 5ft 10 and 8st 1lb
According to the autopsy report in The Sum it said 5ft 10 and 8st 1lb
Zenit said on 29/Jun/09
From The British tabloid The Sun: "The examination showed the 5ft 10in star
From The British tabloid The Sun: "The examination showed the 5ft 10in star
Frank2 said on 29/Jun/09
Michael was no more 6' tall than Allen Ladd was 6' tall. Much of Michael was false. Only his talent was true.
Michael was no more 6' tall than Allen Ladd was 6' tall. Much of Michael was false. Only his talent was true.
CoolJ said on 29/Jun/09
Autopsy has him at 5'10.. but I have to think that's max height as he was bedridden for a while (spine elongated).
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Autopsy has him at 5'10.. but I have to think that's max height as he was bedridden for a while (spine elongated).
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gilipollas said on 29/Jun/09
so naomi campbell is 5-8 too? they pretty much look the same size on in the closet video.I think MJ is 5-9 if not taller. He was wearing high heel lately tho.
so naomi campbell is 5-8 too? they pretty much look the same size on in the closet video.I think MJ is 5-9 if not taller. He was wearing high heel lately tho.
crababal said on 29/Jun/09
the autopsy shows 175 cm on the dot and that is pretty accurate i presume.. R.I.P. he was the greatest an illusionist also in the height department.
the autopsy shows 175 cm on the dot and that is pretty accurate i presume.. R.I.P. he was the greatest an illusionist also in the height department.
trueheight said on 29/Jun/09
I'll take Frank2's word for it. The 5'10 and 5'11 claims are ridiculous. The pick w/ Reagan, he looks 5'8.5 tops. Also check out the video I posted of him meeting Princess Diana and the Prince of Wales.
I'll take Frank2's word for it. The 5'10 and 5'11 claims are ridiculous. The pick w/ Reagan, he looks 5'8.5 tops. Also check out the video I posted of him meeting Princess Diana and the Prince of Wales.
trueheight said on 29/Jun/09
again, look at 4:20 of this video
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Usher is 5'8, Jackson does not appear taller.
again, look at 4:20 of this video
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Usher is 5'8, Jackson does not appear taller.
Kisha said on 28/Jun/09
Micheal has to be at least 6 ft tall, because on the Bet Awards when he was dancing on stage when they were honoring James Brown, he looked about at least 6 ft tall standing next to James Brown. RIP Micheal. Your spirit will live in my life forever. I love you.
Micheal has to be at least 6 ft tall, because on the Bet Awards when he was dancing on stage when they were honoring James Brown, he looked about at least 6 ft tall standing next to James Brown. RIP Micheal. Your spirit will live in my life forever. I love you.
me said on 28/Jun/09
Geraldo said MJ was about an inch taller than him, saying he (Geraldo) is 5'10" tall, making MJ 5'11" tall.
Geraldo said MJ was about an inch taller than him, saying he (Geraldo) is 5'10" tall, making MJ 5'11" tall.
Spencer said on 28/Jun/09
He looks 5'10 in the Thriller days...no question 5'10 even like 178 cm
He looks 5'10 in the Thriller days...no question 5'10 even like 178 cm
Marco said on 28/Jun/09
My sister is 5'10" she met him in Vegas and he was clearly shorter than her. So 5'9" sounds about right.
RIP Michael
My sister is 5'10" she met him in Vegas and he was clearly shorter than her. So 5'9" sounds about right.
RIP Michael
Priscilla said on 28/Jun/09
when he was next to lisa marie, he towered over her! i always thought he was 6ft.
when he was next to lisa marie, he towered over her! i always thought he was 6ft.
Doug said on 28/Jun/09
Ohh he looks 5'8" here next to Light. Check out the Dolph Lundgren page and you'll see what I mean.
Ohh he looks 5'8" here next to Light. Check out the Dolph Lundgren page and you'll see what I mean.
Frank2 said on 28/Jun/09
Michael Jackson was no more 5'11" than I'm 6'1"! Come on people! I met him and he was at least three inches shorter than me.
Michael Jackson was no more 5'11" than I'm 6'1"! Come on people! I met him and he was at least three inches shorter than me.
Lim said on 28/Jun/09
Jackson's only 5'8. In the wax museum in NY times square you can see his figure, he's not very tall, I stood next to his figure and I was the same height as he is. And I'm definitely not 5'11!
RIP Michael!
Jackson's only 5'8. In the wax museum in NY times square you can see his figure, he's not very tall, I stood next to his figure and I was the same height as he is. And I'm definitely not 5'11!
RIP Michael!
Marco said on 28/Jun/09
RIP Michael. Thank you for all you did to make us feel alive through your music
RIP Michael. Thank you for all you did to make us feel alive through your music
James said on 28/Jun/09
I read in a newspaper article the other day that he was 5'11 and under 10 stone when he died. I cannot BELIEVE that, it's practically anorexic. I'm a solid 6'0 and about 11 1/2 stone, and people tell me I'm skinny - if I was to lose another stone and a half (or more) I'd practically vanish into thin air! I cannot believe Jacko is 5'11, 5'9 seems more likely to me but I always thought he looked small, if it weren't for his slender build he could almost pass for 5'7.
But that's celebrity for you. Fame always adds a couple inches. It's probably not much of a stretch to say that 'celebrities' - in whatever walk, acting, music, politics - are usually smaller than average (being short they are often more driven and determined; just look at politicians like Hitler and Churchill). On stage Jackson always did seem larger than life.
Rest in peace.
I read in a newspaper article the other day that he was 5'11 and under 10 stone when he died. I cannot BELIEVE that, it's practically anorexic. I'm a solid 6'0 and about 11 1/2 stone, and people tell me I'm skinny - if I was to lose another stone and a half (or more) I'd practically vanish into thin air! I cannot believe Jacko is 5'11, 5'9 seems more likely to me but I always thought he looked small, if it weren't for his slender build he could almost pass for 5'7.
But that's celebrity for you. Fame always adds a couple inches. It's probably not much of a stretch to say that 'celebrities' - in whatever walk, acting, music, politics - are usually smaller than average (being short they are often more driven and determined; just look at politicians like Hitler and Churchill). On stage Jackson always did seem larger than life.
Rest in peace.
Dek said on 28/Jun/09
he is maybe 5'11 look that on the police picture its 5'11
search on google i can't show you on this website ( sorry for my writing i'm not english)
he is maybe 5'11 look that on the police picture its 5'11
search on google i can't show you on this website ( sorry for my writing i'm not english)
DMEYER said on 28/Jun/09
in rock my world he has low heeled shoes and looks almost as tall as tucker who is six feet one funny
in rock my world he has low heeled shoes and looks almost as tall as tucker who is six feet one funny
MissHim said on 28/Jun/09
He looks 5'9" to me.
His soul, however, could never be accurately measured. He was a GREAT human being.
He looks 5'9" to me.
His soul, however, could never be accurately measured. He was a GREAT human being.
Mike said on 27/Jun/09
I met him once. I was shocked at how short and small he was. I am 5'8" and I remember thinking he was shorter than me.
I met him once. I was shocked at how short and small he was. I am 5'8" and I remember thinking he was shorter than me.
Frank2 said on 27/Jun/09
Back in the 1980s I met him one day at Fox when he was recording an album. He was no more than 5'8" and couldn't have weighed more than 125 lbs. His handshake was like nothing. Very weak.
I hope he finely found peace. He wasn't a happy person.
Back in the 1980s I met him one day at Fox when he was recording an album. He was no more than 5'8" and couldn't have weighed more than 125 lbs. His handshake was like nothing. Very weak.
I hope he finely found peace. He wasn't a happy person.
Tim said on 27/Jun/09
From what I can surmise I believe Michael was a wiry and very thin 5'9.5" at his peak and later shrunk to around 5'8.75". Obviously his body went through much abuse throughout his life from plastic surgery to demanding tour schedules and poor dietary habits.
He often looked taller because he was so skinny and is a classic example of an ectomorph.
From what I can surmise I believe Michael was a wiry and very thin 5'9.5" at his peak and later shrunk to around 5'8.75". Obviously his body went through much abuse throughout his life from plastic surgery to demanding tour schedules and poor dietary habits.
He often looked taller because he was so skinny and is a classic example of an ectomorph.
mcfan said on 27/Jun/09
Jackson was only barely over 5'8. Look at him next to 6'0 Ronald Reagan:
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Reagan was only 6ft in office and 6'1 when he was younger.
Jackson was only barely over 5'8. Look at him next to 6'0 Ronald Reagan:
Click Here
Reagan was only 6ft in office and 6'1 when he was younger.
said on 27/Jun/09
actually people.....
Michael Jackson's height is 5 ft 9.5 in ( 177 cm )
peak height was 5 ft 10 in ( 178 cm )
actually people.....
Michael Jackson's height is 5 ft 9.5 in ( 177 cm )
peak height was 5 ft 10 in ( 178 cm )
Yuri said on 27/Jun/09
Michael Jackson becomes a Michael Jordan standing next to Prince that might be 5,4. He never shows up on stage with women taller than him. He is listed as one of the ten shortest rock stars like Billy Joel and Paul Simon ...
Michael Jackson becomes a Michael Jordan standing next to Prince that might be 5,4. He never shows up on stage with women taller than him. He is listed as one of the ten shortest rock stars like Billy Joel and Paul Simon ...
trueheight said on 27/Jun/09
In their performance together back like 5yrs ago, Jackson appeared the same height, even maybe less than Usher. Both wearing dance shoes, no room for lifts when executing such maneuvers. Anything above 5'9 is ludicrous.
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In their performance together back like 5yrs ago, Jackson appeared the same height, even maybe less than Usher. Both wearing dance shoes, no room for lifts when executing such maneuvers. Anything above 5'9 is ludicrous.
Click Here
Big T said on 27/Jun/09
Looks short in Alan's pick, but I just saw that terrible music video with Eddie Murphy, and to me he looks taller than Eddie!
Looks short in Alan's pick, but I just saw that terrible music video with Eddie Murphy, and to me he looks taller than Eddie!
T.J. said on 27/Jun/09
I wounder what his autopsy gave?
well, rest in peace Michael, you will forever remembered and missed
I wounder what his autopsy gave?
well, rest in peace Michael, you will forever remembered and missed
Jasno said on 26/Jun/09
I would say he looked as tall as 5'11" at times. He never looked short even around tall people. Long limbs and a skinny frame will do that for almost anyone.
He will be greatly missed. I grew up with him, branched out to other music, but always saw him as one of the greatest artists(not just musicians) in modern history. RIP Michael... I dont know when or if we will ever see anyone like you again..could be decades at least. Be at peace.
I would say he looked as tall as 5'11" at times. He never looked short even around tall people. Long limbs and a skinny frame will do that for almost anyone.
He will be greatly missed. I grew up with him, branched out to other music, but always saw him as one of the greatest artists(not just musicians) in modern history. RIP Michael... I dont know when or if we will ever see anyone like you again..could be decades at least. Be at peace.
Realme2008 said on 26/Jun/09
I've seen pictures of him with Usher, and they were exactly the same height. I'm pretty sure he's 5'8", and shrunk a little over years do to constant back problems and a torn vertebrae . RIP Michael.
I've seen pictures of him with Usher, and they were exactly the same height. I'm pretty sure he's 5'8", and shrunk a little over years do to constant back problems and a torn vertebrae . RIP Michael.
Charles said on 26/Jun/09
Finally Michael Jackson can rest in peace. may God bless him and his family, he will never be forgotten
Finally Michael Jackson can rest in peace. may God bless him and his family, he will never be forgotten
unknown said on 26/Jun/09
Definitely in his "You are not Alone" Vid I guess in 92 he looked 5 feet 10-5 ft 11...definitely peak looked good.
Definitely in his "You are not Alone" Vid I guess in 92 he looked 5 feet 10-5 ft 11...definitely peak looked good.
unknown said on 26/Jun/09
Hunched over in this vid...I'd like to have seen him standing straighter, Good 5 feet 10 at least. God rest his soul, you left too soon Michael!
Hunched over in this vid...I'd like to have seen him standing straighter, Good 5 feet 10 at least. God rest his soul, you left too soon Michael!
Clay said on 26/Jun/09
Did we really see Michael growing old? RIP MJ, you will live on forever.
Did we really see Michael growing old? RIP MJ, you will live on forever.
ACG said on 26/Jun/09
Greatest entertainer ever to have lived, in my opinion. He will be missed dearly.
RIPx 1000000
I think he could've been over six feet tall, as well. Here he is with 5'11 tribute artist extraordinaire E'Casanova. Michael has inches on him.
Click Here
Click Here
Greatest entertainer ever to have lived, in my opinion. He will be missed dearly.
RIPx 1000000
I think he could've been over six feet tall, as well. Here he is with 5'11 tribute artist extraordinaire E'Casanova. Michael has inches on him.
Click Here
Click Here
Deb said on 26/Jun/09
Rest In Peace - Finally, some peace for Michael.
Rest In Peace - Finally, some peace for Michael.
James said on 26/Jun/09
RIP Michael
RIP Michael
Crystal G. said on 26/Jun/09
Even with all the turmoil, no one could deny that he was an amazing artist and performer. No one will ever reach the magnitude that he did. MJ, you will always be irreplaceable. RIP The King of Pop. You will be missed....
Even with all the turmoil, no one could deny that he was an amazing artist and performer. No one will ever reach the magnitude that he did. MJ, you will always be irreplaceable. RIP The King of Pop. You will be missed....
waterfield88 said on 26/Jun/09
To Michael Jackson, rest in peace, and I wish your family well. I believe he was 5' 9.5" and the other thing is that he was very thin and frail, weighing less than 120 pounds. I have heard from some sources that he had been given Demerol (a drug similar to morphine), and after that his system started to shut down.
I suppose he could have died next month because he was so frail, but it's a classic example of how treating the symptoms rather than the cause can do more harm than good.
To Michael Jackson, rest in peace, and I wish your family well. I believe he was 5' 9.5" and the other thing is that he was very thin and frail, weighing less than 120 pounds. I have heard from some sources that he had been given Demerol (a drug similar to morphine), and after that his system started to shut down.
I suppose he could have died next month because he was so frail, but it's a classic example of how treating the symptoms rather than the cause can do more harm than good.
i-Clarke-93 said on 26/Jun/09
R.I.P. Michael , you will be always be remembered.
R.I.P. Michael , you will be always be remembered.
kaiser said on 26/Jun/09
R.I.P...... Jacko. The world will always remember you forever
R.I.P...... Jacko. The world will always remember you forever
Joan said on 26/Jun/09
5 ft 9 in sounds spot on. He said in an Interview he believed in GOD. Let's just hope he was saved when he died. RIP :(...........
5 ft 9 in sounds spot on. He said in an Interview he believed in GOD. Let's just hope he was saved when he died. RIP :(...........
Marble said on 26/Jun/09
So many awesome classic songs that no one will forget and one of the best artists of all time RIP michael
So many awesome classic songs that no one will forget and one of the best artists of all time RIP michael
Brad said on 26/Jun/09
Alan Light from that comics newspaper I'd get 30 years ago? MJ shouldn't have spiked that pain killer stuff, didn't he see how Danny Gans died?
Alan Light from that comics newspaper I'd get 30 years ago? MJ shouldn't have spiked that pain killer stuff, didn't he see how Danny Gans died?
adam said on 26/Jun/09
Yes, may he rest in peace.
Yes, may he rest in peace.
Absalom said on 26/Jun/09
R.I.P. Michael, the world will miss you. He appeared to be about 5'11" tall in his Thriller video.
R.I.P. Michael, the world will miss you. He appeared to be about 5'11" tall in his Thriller video.
vaj said on 26/Jun/09
RIP MJ we will miss you!
RIP MJ we will miss you!
Ed E said on 26/Jun/09
Michael was a great talent and his life ended way too soon. Wish he had took better care of his health, very sad news yesterday out of L.A.
Michael was a great talent and his life ended way too soon. Wish he had took better care of his health, very sad news yesterday out of L.A.
Anonymous said on 26/Jun/09
Hope you have a better life out there. Goodbye Mike.
Hope you have a better life out there. Goodbye Mike.
Pete said on 26/Jun/09
R.I.P. Michael
T T
R.I.P. Michael
T T
Mike said on 26/Jun/09
R.I.P Michael Jackson, will always remember you.
R.I.P Michael Jackson, will always remember you.
177cmmm said on 26/Jun/09
:( bye bye michael.( Just beat it) (just beat it) on his police report he was measure with shoes so i would say 5 9 to 5 10
:( bye bye michael.( Just beat it) (just beat it) on his police report he was measure with shoes so i would say 5 9 to 5 10
Andy said on 26/Jun/09
MJ, you may be dead, but you will always live on in our hearts and minds, Rest in Peace my friend, Rest in Peace forever!!
MJ, you may be dead, but you will always live on in our hearts and minds, Rest in Peace my friend, Rest in Peace forever!!
Big Show said on 26/Jun/09
One the greatest artists of the music industry has passed away. I hope he has find his peace! Hopefully he'll be remembered for his ground-breaking music and not his often bizar personal life.
One the greatest artists of the music industry has passed away. I hope he has find his peace! Hopefully he'll be remembered for his ground-breaking music and not his often bizar personal life.
Doug said on 26/Jun/09
RIP Jacko. I always believed he was 5'11" as listed.
RIP Jacko. I always believed he was 5'11" as listed.
T.J. said on 26/Jun/09
Well, we can see what the autopsy lists as his height
RIP Michael Jackson
Well, we can see what the autopsy lists as his height
RIP Michael Jackson
Anonymous said on 26/Jun/09
RIP Michael.
RIP Michael.
MHouillon said on 26/Jun/09
Well, it was an intense up and down life.
RIP, Michael Jackson.
Well, it was an intense up and down life.
RIP, Michael Jackson.
Samuel said on 25/Jun/09
R.I.P Michael Jackson. His music will never be forgotten. Long live the legend!
R.I.P Michael Jackson. His music will never be forgotten. Long live the legend!
Mamun said on 25/Jun/09
Rest in Peace Micheal ! Remember the time you changed the world !!!!!!!!!!!!!
With deepest sorrow ,
Mamun
Rest in Peace Micheal ! Remember the time you changed the world !!!!!!!!!!!!!
With deepest sorrow ,
Mamun
Shawn said on 25/Jun/09
His shows are gonna by cut down by a whole lot more than a third.
RIP MJ.
His shows are gonna by cut down by a whole lot more than a third.
RIP MJ.
Anonymous said on 25/Jun/09
On the news today, while some nobody journalist was given his opinion on his health, he stated 'many people were shocked by his height, he was tall, over 6'. And very, very thin'.
On the news today, while some nobody journalist was given his opinion on his health, he stated 'many people were shocked by his height, he was tall, over 6'. And very, very thin'.
GUK said on 25/Jun/09
On BBC news tonight 5ft 10 man who met him said he was much smaller
On BBC news tonight 5ft 10 man who met him said he was much smaller
Death said on 25/Jun/09
he's not that tall anymore.
he's not that tall anymore.
GF said on 25/Jun/09
He was 5-10.
RIP. There will never be another.
He was 5-10.
RIP. There will never be another.
Anonymous said on 25/Jun/09
RIP Michael. You were unique. :(
RIP Michael. You were unique. :(
Nelson Heights said on 25/Jun/09
RIP Micheal Jackson
RIP Micheal Jackson
Brad said on 25/Jun/09
Like I said on June 15th. I already knew. I know people who are very close to him. He was in very bad physical shape. He had no energy. He was burnt out after just two numbers. He should have gained weight.
Like I said on June 15th. I already knew. I know people who are very close to him. He was in very bad physical shape. He had no energy. He was burnt out after just two numbers. He should have gained weight.
ACG said on 25/Jun/09
Rest in Peace, Michael
Joseph Jackson.
Rest in Peace, Michael
Joseph Jackson.
Brad said on 15/Jun/09
I hear they might cut his shows by 1/3 because he's just really tired after rehearsals. Sings/dances the same, just waaay down in weight.
I hear they might cut his shows by 1/3 because he's just really tired after rehearsals. Sings/dances the same, just waaay down in weight.
A&J said on 14/Jun/09
he has lost so much weight, which is bad for the bones, i'm sure he shrunk a few cm since the old days...
so sad what has become of him....
he has lost so much weight, which is bad for the bones, i'm sure he shrunk a few cm since the old days...
so sad what has become of him....
Anonymous said on 5/Jun/09
Michael is 5'11. I've met him and he's taller than me and I'm about 5'10.
Michael is 5'11. I've met him and he's taller than me and I'm about 5'10.
Anonymous said on 19/May/09
I can't see hes under 5'10"
I can't see hes under 5'10"
Brian said on 17/May/09
Looks 5-10. If some people think he's 5-9 and some others think 5-11 but most think 5-10, he's gotta be that height.
Looks 5-10. If some people think he's 5-9 and some others think 5-11 but most think 5-10, he's gotta be that height.
jane said on 7/May/09
looks very 5-10 to me
looks very 5-10 to me
Dural said on 5/May/09
wiggie, was his wax figure slouching?
5'9" for Michael
wiggie, was his wax figure slouching?
5'9" for Michael
wiggie said on 4/May/09
I went to the Wax Museum in Las Vegas and Michael was shorter than me. I am 62 inches. Michael has never been tall. Just an illusion.
I went to the Wax Museum in Las Vegas and Michael was shorter than me. I am 62 inches. Michael has never been tall. Just an illusion.
leonari said on 4/May/09
M2: sure it happens. But it's not the norm.
M2: sure it happens. But it's not the norm.
glenn said on 3/May/09
outstanding pics jim 16.great work.proves my 5-9 theory.though he can look taller.
outstanding pics jim 16.great work.proves my 5-9 theory.though he can look taller.
louis said on 2/May/09
i toght he was 5,11
i toght he was 5,11
Jim_16 said on 30/Apr/09
with Fred Astaire - Click Here
with John Travolta - Click Here
In 1984, he also took a picture with sinatra and there's barely any height difference - Click Here
i don't know...looks like 5'9'' to me but he could be 5'10''(less likely though)
with Fred Astaire - Click Here
with John Travolta - Click Here
In 1984, he also took a picture with sinatra and there's barely any height difference - Click Here
i don't know...looks like 5'9'' to me but he could be 5'10''(less likely though)
glenn said on 28/Apr/09
5-9 right in front of me.i wouldnt doubt i made a mistake he was 5-10.he was hunched over.
5-9 right in front of me.i wouldnt doubt i made a mistake he was 5-10.he was hunched over.
mamonazo said on 26/Apr/09
leonari, dont u know about clint eastwood? he was taller than 6-3 and look at him today! Shrinking is a fact and I dont think it happens suddenly. U may start shrinking very slowly so i guess 50 is a point some people may start. Jackson was 5-10 at his peak and who knows today but he really looks shorter as he gets older.
leonari, dont u know about clint eastwood? he was taller than 6-3 and look at him today! Shrinking is a fact and I dont think it happens suddenly. U may start shrinking very slowly so i guess 50 is a point some people may start. Jackson was 5-10 at his peak and who knows today but he really looks shorter as he gets older.
Brad said on 23/Apr/09
Wouldn't doubt it. Looked strong 5' 9" in a Denver court walking by me slumped over. 5' 10" onstage. He's 5' 9.5" easy as the lowest.
Wouldn't doubt it. Looked strong 5' 9" in a Denver court walking by me slumped over. 5' 10" onstage. He's 5' 9.5" easy as the lowest.
EvA said on 22/Apr/09
his mugshot says 511.. So. Love you Mike.
his mugshot says 511.. So. Love you Mike.
M2 said on 20/Apr/09
Hey, Leonari, I'm 53 and I've lost an inch. Maybe it doesn't happen to everyone, but it does happen.
Hey, Leonari, I'm 53 and I've lost an inch. Maybe it doesn't happen to everyone, but it does happen.
ACG said on 13/Apr/09
I think 180cm is believable for his Thriller years!
I think 180cm is believable for his Thriller years!
ACG said on 12/Apr/09
leonari- have you heard the strong rumors about his greatly decline health?? the guy really does look noticeably shorter than he used to. he is emaciated as hell, and being starved to such extremes does cause bone deterioration and therefore shrinkage. he could still be 5'10 today but i could see higher than that in his prime.
leonari- have you heard the strong rumors about his greatly decline health?? the guy really does look noticeably shorter than he used to. he is emaciated as hell, and being starved to such extremes does cause bone deterioration and therefore shrinkage. he could still be 5'10 today but i could see higher than that in his prime.
leonari said on 11/Apr/09
Again this crap about losing height at age 50? Arikado that is bull. How old are you 15? 50 isn't even old by todays standards. Michael probably is btw5'9 and 5'10" Same he was back in 1982. And Michael is NOT at least 5'10" thats the max what he could be. Height loss for a thin person with no major diseases (and no vitiligo is not a condition that can lead to height loss) will start losing height in his late 50ies early 60ies. And thats not for everyone. Some will not lose height until mid 60ies -70ies
Again this crap about losing height at age 50? Arikado that is bull. How old are you 15? 50 isn't even old by todays standards. Michael probably is btw5'9 and 5'10" Same he was back in 1982. And Michael is NOT at least 5'10" thats the max what he could be. Height loss for a thin person with no major diseases (and no vitiligo is not a condition that can lead to height loss) will start losing height in his late 50ies early 60ies. And thats not for everyone. Some will not lose height until mid 60ies -70ies
Arikado said on 11/Apr/09
come on man. he's 50 years old. Surely his height would have lessen by now.
5 '10 for Michael.
come on man. he's 50 years old. Surely his height would have lessen by now.
5 '10 for Michael.
Jon said on 6/Apr/09
I think 5ft 9in is believeable...... nowadays anyway. but jesus, thats crazy if your implying that was his height in his prime. At least 5ft 11in or bit more back then, I mean look how long his legs were back then! It looked like they went up to his shoulders!
I think 5ft 9in is believeable...... nowadays anyway. but jesus, thats crazy if your implying that was his height in his prime. At least 5ft 11in or bit more back then, I mean look how long his legs were back then! It looked like they went up to his shoulders!
lullemans said on 10/Mar/09
check out this video on utube Click Here
in order to see the difference between jackson and former basketball player michael jordan. set the timer to 2:40
check out this video on utube Click Here
in order to see the difference between jackson and former basketball player michael jordan. set the timer to 2:40
Dean said on 8/Mar/09
I believe Michael Jackson is at least 5'10". Bon Jovi is listed here as 5'9" and Jackson is noticably taller Click Here
Lionel Richie is listed here as 5'11" and in the following image he appears to be exactly the same height has Michael Jackson Click Here
Paul Macartney is listed as 5'10" and in this picture Jackson and Macartney appear to be the same height. Click Here
I am 100% certain Michael Jackson is taller than 5'9".
I believe Michael Jackson is at least 5'10". Bon Jovi is listed here as 5'9" and Jackson is noticably taller Click Here
Lionel Richie is listed here as 5'11" and in the following image he appears to be exactly the same height has Michael Jackson Click Here
Paul Macartney is listed as 5'10" and in this picture Jackson and Macartney appear to be the same height. Click Here
I am 100% certain Michael Jackson is taller than 5'9".
kiff said on 5/Mar/09
whoever claims he's 5'11-6'please watch 'Say Say Say' video for christsake..he's noticeably shorter than McCartney and if you can't see that then well...:( 5'9" is indeed just about right.
whoever claims he's 5'11-6'please watch 'Say Say Say' video for christsake..he's noticeably shorter than McCartney and if you can't see that then well...:( 5'9" is indeed just about right.
Samuel said on 1/Mar/09
Molly meldrum interivewed michael jackson and called him a little guy and even made the gesture with his hand. I dont think he would call a legit 5 foot 10 man a little guy. I would say 5 foot 9
Molly meldrum interivewed michael jackson and called him a little guy and even made the gesture with his hand. I dont think he would call a legit 5 foot 10 man a little guy. I would say 5 foot 9
glenn said on 14/Feb/09
acg-he probably wouldnt have posed anyway cause of his outfit and mask.
acg-he probably wouldnt have posed anyway cause of his outfit and mask.
ACG said on 12/Feb/09
Thanks for the story glenn! You never fail to impress with your encounters. Kinda sucks that the cop was so uptight. I'm willing to bet anything that if you HAD asked him for a pic or whatnot, Michael would've prevented your arrest himself....I hear he's that kind of person. You were smart not to risk it, though.
Chip: That's a drastically different lineup than what John Lucas gave on October 3rd.
I wonder who is closer?
Thanks for the story glenn! You never fail to impress with your encounters. Kinda sucks that the cop was so uptight. I'm willing to bet anything that if you HAD asked him for a pic or whatnot, Michael would've prevented your arrest himself....I hear he's that kind of person. You were smart not to risk it, though.
Chip: That's a drastically different lineup than what John Lucas gave on October 3rd.
I wonder who is closer?
Chip said on 10/Feb/09
Here's my estimate for all the bros:
Jackie: 5'10"
Tito: 5'7.5"-5'8"
Jermaine: 5'11"-5'11.5", maybe even 6 ft
Marlon: 5'7"
Michael: 5'9"-5'9.5"
Randy: 5'10.5"
Jermaine is def. the tallest, then Randy, Jackie, and Michael. Tito and Marlon are the shortest Jackson brothers.
Here's my estimate for all the bros:
Jackie: 5'10"
Tito: 5'7.5"-5'8"
Jermaine: 5'11"-5'11.5", maybe even 6 ft
Marlon: 5'7"
Michael: 5'9"-5'9.5"
Randy: 5'10.5"
Jermaine is def. the tallest, then Randy, Jackie, and Michael. Tito and Marlon are the shortest Jackson brothers.
glenn said on 29/Jan/09
acg-no,im not sure which performance that is offhand.if i remember,ill youtube it.im not gonna pick some random guy in the street and say its michael jackson,cause of the get up.lol.obviously i knew it was him for many reasons.his van was waiting for him outside a bookstore.imagine how odd he looked shopping.no security this time.his driver escorted him which was weird.but an undercover cop waited outside for him and threatened me with arrest if i asked him for anything.same thing happened with me for mccartney in 2001.this incident with jackson was 1993.jackson and driver both came out with bags of books,and michael actually stopped in front of me and looked at me.as if maybe wondering why i didnt ask him for anything.he is very sweet if you get his attention.its his security that will prevent you from that.
acg-no,im not sure which performance that is offhand.if i remember,ill youtube it.im not gonna pick some random guy in the street and say its michael jackson,cause of the get up.lol.obviously i knew it was him for many reasons.his van was waiting for him outside a bookstore.imagine how odd he looked shopping.no security this time.his driver escorted him which was weird.but an undercover cop waited outside for him and threatened me with arrest if i asked him for anything.same thing happened with me for mccartney in 2001.this incident with jackson was 1993.jackson and driver both came out with bags of books,and michael actually stopped in front of me and looked at me.as if maybe wondering why i didnt ask him for anything.he is very sweet if you get his attention.its his security that will prevent you from that.
Joker said on 28/Jan/09
'ACG' I watched it.If he isn't slouching jacky boy looks 1-2 inches higher than high-heeled britney spears...=> I say he is 5'10
'ACG' I watched it.If he isn't slouching jacky boy looks 1-2 inches higher than high-heeled britney spears...=> I say he is 5'10
glenn said on 26/Jan/09
exactly ellie.but jackson only stood next to me once.in a hockey mask,wig,flannel shirt and torn jeans.i estimated 5-9 in 1993.everytime i saw him after was inside vans while driving away.when i see someone only once,i can make a mistake.im not gonna make mistakes on guys like stallone and bruce willis who both of which i saw 30 times+ each in 20 years.
exactly ellie.but jackson only stood next to me once.in a hockey mask,wig,flannel shirt and torn jeans.i estimated 5-9 in 1993.everytime i saw him after was inside vans while driving away.when i see someone only once,i can make a mistake.im not gonna make mistakes on guys like stallone and bruce willis who both of which i saw 30 times+ each in 20 years.
ellie said on 25/Jan/09
but Glenn, we can never tell what is some one's real height by just looking at their pictures.... I'm a big MJ fan and I've seen almost thousands of his pictures, and I can say that he has a uniqe pose in every single picture.
but Glenn, we can never tell what is some one's real height by just looking at their pictures.... I'm a big MJ fan and I've seen almost thousands of his pictures, and I can say that he has a uniqe pose in every single picture.
glenn said on 24/Jan/09
the thing is,though i believe i mightve been wrong with 5-9,he was listed as that,as well,and has looked it in pics with frank sinatra and quincy jones.both 5-8 and 5-7 guys.
the thing is,though i believe i mightve been wrong with 5-9,he was listed as that,as well,and has looked it in pics with frank sinatra and quincy jones.both 5-8 and 5-7 guys.
isa said on 24/Jan/09
i believe he's 5'10 he might looks shorter cos he doesn't stand straightly
i believe he's 5'10 he might looks shorter cos he doesn't stand straightly
Danimal said on 23/Jan/09
Got both 5'10" and 5'11" listings in the 1980's and 1990's. 5'9" is too low.
Got both 5'10" and 5'11" listings in the 1980's and 1990's. 5'9" is too low.
ACG said on 22/Jan/09
k, it's pretty unanimous now that the gloved one isn't 5'9- he probably fooled glenn with some sort of weird and horrendous posture.
i'm a pretty big MJ fan and my b-day is coming up.....1-2 inch upgrade, por favor?? lol j/k, but i think i've gotten my point across....:-)
k, it's pretty unanimous now that the gloved one isn't 5'9- he probably fooled glenn with some sort of weird and horrendous posture.
i'm a pretty big MJ fan and my b-day is coming up.....1-2 inch upgrade, por favor?? lol j/k, but i think i've gotten my point across....:-)
Arikado said on 22/Jan/09
Michael is a 5"10.
and i love the way he moonwalks!
Michael is a 5"10.
and i love the way he moonwalks!
ellie said on 21/Jan/09
in his book "moonwalk" he has said his height to be 178cm, but he looks 179 to some people. and with his shoes he may look 182-3
in his book "moonwalk" he has said his height to be 178cm, but he looks 179 to some people. and with his shoes he may look 182-3
Clay said on 20/Jan/09
This one needs an inch upgrade Rob.
This one needs an inch upgrade Rob.
ACG said on 15/Jan/09
then 5'10.5 sounds like the best estimate....
then 5'10.5 sounds like the best estimate....
glenn said on 15/Jan/09
saw some pics with a 5-8 girl,a dozen,over a dozen year period.some where i saw his shoes.flat moccasins.looked no smaller than 5-10.sometimes 5-11.she was in all kinds of footwear.we discussed his height too.she said 5-10 min.maybe i was wrong about him.
saw some pics with a 5-8 girl,a dozen,over a dozen year period.some where i saw his shoes.flat moccasins.looked no smaller than 5-10.sometimes 5-11.she was in all kinds of footwear.we discussed his height too.she said 5-10 min.maybe i was wrong about him.
ACG said on 14/Jan/09
he did get listed as 5'7" a lot in the 80s, but he looks more 5'9" or taller...
he did get listed as 5'7" a lot in the 80s, but he looks more 5'9" or taller...
Brad said on 11/Jan/09
He's as listed 5' 9". Looks taller with his posture and sometimes those big heeled boots make him around just under 6'. He isn't under 5' 9". Finally an album in '09 and Dodger Stadium, maybe, in September.
He's as listed 5' 9". Looks taller with his posture and sometimes those big heeled boots make him around just under 6'. He isn't under 5' 9". Finally an album in '09 and Dodger Stadium, maybe, in September.
Nichole said on 9/Jan/09
I think mike is about 5'11 no shoter sometimes i thought he was probably at least 6'0 no taller than that.love mike 4 ever
I think mike is about 5'11 no shoter sometimes i thought he was probably at least 6'0 no taller than that.love mike 4 ever
Bob said on 8/Jan/09
I think he's around 5'7". I remember seeing a photo of him and 5'2" Elizabeth Taylor standing side by side and she was almost as tall as him! Sure, she was probably wearing heels, but I doubt they were high enough to make her appear as tall as 5'9". There's also a photo floating around on the Internet of 5'4" Diana Ross and Michael Jackson from the late 1970's and, once again, she and Michael are about the same height.
I think he's around 5'7". I remember seeing a photo of him and 5'2" Elizabeth Taylor standing side by side and she was almost as tall as him! Sure, she was probably wearing heels, but I doubt they were high enough to make her appear as tall as 5'9". There's also a photo floating around on the Internet of 5'4" Diana Ross and Michael Jackson from the late 1970's and, once again, she and Michael are about the same height.
Bouncer said on 2/Jan/09
Police report lists him 5'11
Ready to Rumble Boxing Round 2 (Videogame) lists him 5'10
This site lists him 5'9
...
I believe this site! ;D
Police report lists him 5'11
Ready to Rumble Boxing Round 2 (Videogame) lists him 5'10
This site lists him 5'9
...
I believe this site! ;D
mcfan said on 1/Jan/09
I think he was only 5'8...5'8.5 at the very most. Ronald Reagan was 6'0 (not 6'1) and towered over Jackson by much more than 3 inches. Brook Shields used to look so tall next to him. I think the 5'9 claim is too high. He certainly doesn't look 5'9.
I think he was only 5'8...5'8.5 at the very most. Ronald Reagan was 6'0 (not 6'1) and towered over Jackson by much more than 3 inches. Brook Shields used to look so tall next to him. I think the 5'9 claim is too high. He certainly doesn't look 5'9.
Arikado said on 31/Dec/08
he's 5 "11.
it's his posture he likes to slouch a lot.
probably 5"9 what rob claims when he slouches.
he's 5 "11.
it's his posture he likes to slouch a lot.
probably 5"9 what rob claims when he slouches.
HaveFun said on 22/Dec/08
You're physically similar, huh? So, you're losing your noise as well?
You're physically similar, huh? So, you're losing your noise as well?
Joker said on 21/Dec/08
The guy is 5'10.Can tell that because I'm his height and weight. We look physically simillar.
The guy is 5'10.Can tell that because I'm his height and weight. We look physically simillar.
ACG said on 13/Dec/08
I'll bet he scrapes 5'11 with shoes....and have you seen the shoes he wears? lol
I'll bet he scrapes 5'11 with shoes....and have you seen the shoes he wears? lol
Anonymous said on 12/Dec/08
met him and no way in hell, he is most certainly 5'11"
met him and no way in hell, he is most certainly 5'11"
The dude said on 10/Dec/08
My dad had the honor of meeting him in the mid-80's. My dad stands 5'9" (flat footed) and said the MJ had about an inch or two on him. He said that MJ was wearing sneakers, as was my dad. Unless he was wearing lifts, I'm thinking that it's time for an upgrade. He might have been 5'10.5-5'11 at his peak.
My dad had the honor of meeting him in the mid-80's. My dad stands 5'9" (flat footed) and said the MJ had about an inch or two on him. He said that MJ was wearing sneakers, as was my dad. Unless he was wearing lifts, I'm thinking that it's time for an upgrade. He might have been 5'10.5-5'11 at his peak.
heyheyhey said on 18/Nov/08
I seen him up close he ain't small, he was 5'11" upwards, with shoes of course
I seen him up close he ain't small, he was 5'11" upwards, with shoes of course
ACG said on 28/Oct/08
John Lucas- you seem to be very knowledgeable when it comes to J5 history!!
But watch the motown 25 performance of the Jackson brothers. During end the "The Love you save", Randy comes on to stage and stood right by MJ. You say Michael's 5'11 and yet Randy's only 5'7-8?!? Randy looked at least the same as Michael, maybe even taller. And yes, I'm sure it was Randy, as Michael points at him and exclaims, "Randy!!". lol.
John Lucas- you seem to be very knowledgeable when it comes to J5 history!!
But watch the motown 25 performance of the Jackson brothers. During end the "The Love you save", Randy comes on to stage and stood right by MJ. You say Michael's 5'11 and yet Randy's only 5'7-8?!? Randy looked at least the same as Michael, maybe even taller. And yes, I'm sure it was Randy, as Michael points at him and exclaims, "Randy!!". lol.
Viper said on 5/Oct/08
Hes not taller than his official height of 5-10.
Hes not taller than his official height of 5-10.
John Lucas said on 3/Oct/08
Good grief! The people here with their poor vision. Michael is indeed 5' 11". Take a look at the years of the Jackson 5/Jacksons from 1969 to 1979. The traditional J5 formation from left to right Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Michael, Jermaine. When they showed up on Hollywood Palace in Fall 1969 Tito was just about 16, Marlon was 12 1/2, Jackie was 18, Michael was 11, Jermaine was 14 going on 15. They picked this formation due to the way heights looked. Big adult Jackie in the middle with the two little kids on both sides and the teenaged guitar players on the ends. Jackie was by far the tallest, Tito was next tallest, Jermaine was right under Tito, little Marlon was taller than little Michael. Over the years Jermaine caught Jackie in height & I think surpassed him, Tito never got taller than Jackie, Marlon's height was right with or slightly under Tito's, Michael for a long time was under Marlon's height by a margin until about 1974 and by 1975 when he was 16 going on 17 he outgrew Marlon and looked almost as tall as Jackie and Jermaine. Youngest brother Randy is the shortest male Jackson under Marlon which wouldn't be seen conclusively until like 1979 and the 80's when he finally reached adulthood. Adult-wise, Jackie I guesstimate is 6' even maybe 6' 1"; Jermaine has got to be 6' 1" no doubt (perhaps almost 6' 2", I think he's the tallest); You see that Michael's 5' 11" when you look at him between Jackie and Jermaine in the formation like say the MJ 30th Anniversary Special; Tito I guess is 5' 9" almost 5' 10"; Marlon's slightly shorter at 5' 8" or 5' 9"; and Randy's shortest at 5' 7" or 5' 8". Go on YouTube and look at Jacksons performances year by year and see what I'm talking about.
Good grief! The people here with their poor vision. Michael is indeed 5' 11". Take a look at the years of the Jackson 5/Jacksons from 1969 to 1979. The traditional J5 formation from left to right Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Michael, Jermaine. When they showed up on Hollywood Palace in Fall 1969 Tito was just about 16, Marlon was 12 1/2, Jackie was 18, Michael was 11, Jermaine was 14 going on 15. They picked this formation due to the way heights looked. Big adult Jackie in the middle with the two little kids on both sides and the teenaged guitar players on the ends. Jackie was by far the tallest, Tito was next tallest, Jermaine was right under Tito, little Marlon was taller than little Michael. Over the years Jermaine caught Jackie in height & I think surpassed him, Tito never got taller than Jackie, Marlon's height was right with or slightly under Tito's, Michael for a long time was under Marlon's height by a margin until about 1974 and by 1975 when he was 16 going on 17 he outgrew Marlon and looked almost as tall as Jackie and Jermaine. Youngest brother Randy is the shortest male Jackson under Marlon which wouldn't be seen conclusively until like 1979 and the 80's when he finally reached adulthood. Adult-wise, Jackie I guesstimate is 6' even maybe 6' 1"; Jermaine has got to be 6' 1" no doubt (perhaps almost 6' 2", I think he's the tallest); You see that Michael's 5' 11" when you look at him between Jackie and Jermaine in the formation like say the MJ 30th Anniversary Special; Tito I guess is 5' 9" almost 5' 10"; Marlon's slightly shorter at 5' 8" or 5' 9"; and Randy's shortest at 5' 7" or 5' 8". Go on YouTube and look at Jacksons performances year by year and see what I'm talking about.
trueheight said on 2/Oct/08
How tall is the Prince of Wales?
Here's MJ meeting him in '88. Skip to the middle of the video
Click Here
MJ appears about .75in or 2cm shorter than Charles. The videographer pans down at his shoes at one point and they look like they give him an inch max.
How tall is the Prince of Wales?
Here's MJ meeting him in '88. Skip to the middle of the video
Click Here
MJ appears about .75in or 2cm shorter than Charles. The videographer pans down at his shoes at one point and they look like they give him an inch max.
Brad said on 5/Sep/08
Looked 5' 11" in Vegas pictures the other day. He's an enigma. His height varies. If he is in his hide n slide slouch, he looks smaller. Probably 5' 9" but can get to 5' 10" with the posture and even taller in his big boots.
Looked 5' 11" in Vegas pictures the other day. He's an enigma. His height varies. If he is in his hide n slide slouch, he looks smaller. Probably 5' 9" but can get to 5' 10" with the posture and even taller in his big boots.
nicole said on 29/Aug/08
michael is 5"11 im sure of that he looked taller at the world music awards because i was there in the front with my friend and other michael fans he may be a little taller than that even.
michael is 5"11 im sure of that he looked taller at the world music awards because i was there in the front with my friend and other michael fans he may be a little taller than that even.
Brad said on 31/Jul/08
I agree with Leonari & Glenn, 1 foot away I swear he was 5' 10" but more likely 5' 9" cause he was entering a courtroom with solid "it wasn't me your honor" posture. Very lean.
I agree with Leonari & Glenn, 1 foot away I swear he was 5' 10" but more likely 5' 9" cause he was entering a courtroom with solid "it wasn't me your honor" posture. Very lean.
Stu said on 27/Jul/08
Hey Glenn, in Michael's concert where Usher made a cameo appearance, Michael looked near two inches taller than Usher, if not more. Check out the vid, you can youtube it. I seriously doubt that Michael is 5'9''...
Hey Glenn, in Michael's concert where Usher made a cameo appearance, Michael looked near two inches taller than Usher, if not more. Check out the vid, you can youtube it. I seriously doubt that Michael is 5'9''...
John said on 15/Jul/08
Maybe between 5-9 and 5-10 tops, no more than that.
Maybe between 5-9 and 5-10 tops, no more than that.
nakagu_hotohore said on 30/Jun/08
michael jackson is 5'10, you can't argue with it, measuring mentally is not the right thing to measure, and as what michael jackson said, he is clearly 5'10 .....
michael jackson is 5'10, you can't argue with it, measuring mentally is not the right thing to measure, and as what michael jackson said, he is clearly 5'10 .....
rob roy said on 20/Jun/08
i dont what happen to michael jackson's money being the fact that he was once a mega buck money maker. but surely he could always be a mega buck if he decides to return on stage as he usually does. his fans are still there waiting for him for a long, long time.
i dont what happen to michael jackson's money being the fact that he was once a mega buck money maker. but surely he could always be a mega buck if he decides to return on stage as he usually does. his fans are still there waiting for him for a long, long time.
Carolina said on 16/Jun/08
I asked a couple people that were friends with Michael and they all said he was around 5.10 1/2
I asked a couple people that were friends with Michael and they all said he was around 5.10 1/2
ACG said on 3/Jun/08
m. jordan isn't that tall for a basketball player, he's like 6'5 isn't he? it's not like we're talking about shaq here....but i thought mj looked pretty close in height though in the jam video(from what i remember).
and francois: in the jackson 5 days he was almost always the shortest!! being the youngest, obviously. he grew but i don't think he was ever the tallest! jermaine was always 6'2 and i don't think Michael is.
m. jordan isn't that tall for a basketball player, he's like 6'5 isn't he? it's not like we're talking about shaq here....but i thought mj looked pretty close in height though in the jam video(from what i remember).
and francois: in the jackson 5 days he was almost always the shortest!! being the youngest, obviously. he grew but i don't think he was ever the tallest! jermaine was always 6'2 and i don't think Michael is.
francois said on 2/Jun/08
it seems as though michael shrunk because in the jackson 5 days he seemmed 2 be the tallest. taller than jackie
it seems as though michael shrunk because in the jackson 5 days he seemmed 2 be the tallest. taller than jackie
glenn said on 18/May/08
thats true acg.but he can look 5-9.or 5-10,5-11.
thats true acg.but he can look 5-9.or 5-10,5-11.
GHT said on 17/May/08
I always felt Michael was around 5'10". What more puzzling is if Jackie and Jermaine are truly six-footers, especially Jackie.
I always felt Michael was around 5'10". What more puzzling is if Jackie and Jermaine are truly six-footers, especially Jackie.
ACG said on 12/May/08
In the Sinatra pic he looked unusually short....but that's probably because we couldn't see their feet. I'm willing to bet that sinatra was standing on top of a step in front of Michael, because there's no way michael could look that short naturally.....
In the Sinatra pic he looked unusually short....but that's probably because we couldn't see their feet. I'm willing to bet that sinatra was standing on top of a step in front of Michael, because there's no way michael could look that short naturally.....
glenn said on 10/May/08
thats true c.hard to say though.he could look 5-9 in the flatest of shoes in the thriller days too,standing say nex to 5-8 frank sinatra.and taller in other pics.
thats true c.hard to say though.he could look 5-9 in the flatest of shoes in the thriller days too,standing say nex to 5-8 frank sinatra.and taller in other pics.
glenn said on 10/May/08
thats true c.hard to say though.he could look 5-9 in the flatest of shoes in the thriller days too,standing say nex to 5-8 frank sinatra.and taller in other xpm
thats true c.hard to say though.he could look 5-9 in the flatest of shoes in the thriller days too,standing say nex to 5-8 frank sinatra.and taller in other xpm
C. said on 8/May/08
Well, given that he has some of the worst posture imaginable, not to mention frail, it's very likely that he's lost height. I could easily see him at 5'11" just as much as 5'9". He wears boots, but that's his style. He doesn't seem to care about height in the least (given his posture obviously) so I doubt lifts.
It's also possible that he'd downgrade or just simply not know his own height. Or perhaps, he could care less. This is Michael Jackson you're talking about. 5'10" in his earlier days, and probably 5'9" 1/2 or just about 5'9" now.
Well, given that he has some of the worst posture imaginable, not to mention frail, it's very likely that he's lost height. I could easily see him at 5'11" just as much as 5'9". He wears boots, but that's his style. He doesn't seem to care about height in the least (given his posture obviously) so I doubt lifts.
It's also possible that he'd downgrade or just simply not know his own height. Or perhaps, he could care less. This is Michael Jackson you're talking about. 5'10" in his earlier days, and probably 5'9" 1/2 or just about 5'9" now.
MJlover said on 5/May/08
What? He is 178 cm tall, or even taller than that!
What? He is 178 cm tall, or even taller than that!
l said on 19/Apr/08
i took a pic with m.j 3 years ago. iam 5'10 and he was a little taller then me! When Michael stands straght he is tall.
i took a pic with m.j 3 years ago. iam 5'10 and he was a little taller then me! When Michael stands straght he is tall.
sim said on 3/Apr/08
he was 5'10 but you know people shrink when they get older... i say 5'9 now
he was 5'10 but you know people shrink when they get older... i say 5'9 now
sweetchari said on 28/Mar/08
In reality, he is really 5'9.5" since thats how you guys have Will.I.Am listed. They are clearly the same height if you look at the youtube clip of them walking together to MJ's studio in Ireland on Access Hollywood. That is his true height...he always claimed he was 5'10" so this would explain it all perfectly. Most of the time he actually appears to be 5'10" or so with poor posture making him seem a bit shorter. In the vid, In the Closet he looked slightly taller than 5'9.5" Naomi Campbell (she was barefoot, he had heels) In his heels he is near (or actually) 5'11" which is why he can seem taller...its not like he is short or anything. All the comparisons with Usher are not accurate because MJ has poor posture for most of that 2001 performance. Funny thing is he always has those penny loafers they usually have a pretty modest low heel (not like the high heels in his In The Closet vid)lol so he can easily appear to be taller...
In reality, he is really 5'9.5" since thats how you guys have Will.I.Am listed. They are clearly the same height if you look at the youtube clip of them walking together to MJ's studio in Ireland on Access Hollywood. That is his true height...he always claimed he was 5'10" so this would explain it all perfectly. Most of the time he actually appears to be 5'10" or so with poor posture making him seem a bit shorter. In the vid, In the Closet he looked slightly taller than 5'9.5" Naomi Campbell (she was barefoot, he had heels) In his heels he is near (or actually) 5'11" which is why he can seem taller...its not like he is short or anything. All the comparisons with Usher are not accurate because MJ has poor posture for most of that 2001 performance. Funny thing is he always has those penny loafers they usually have a pretty modest low heel (not like the high heels in his In The Closet vid)lol so he can easily appear to be taller...
glenn said on 22/Mar/08
i buy that viper.makes sense.5-10 men as usual...you know the rest.
i buy that viper.makes sense.5-10 men as usual...you know the rest.
Viper said on 22/Mar/08
MJ has always looked his listed height of 5-10 to me for the most part. Glenn, it sounds like he could be Mick Jagger height wise.
MJ has always looked his listed height of 5-10 to me for the most part. Glenn, it sounds like he could be Mick Jagger height wise.
glenn said on 21/Mar/08
thanks for the scoop on that acg.doesnt surprise me on michael.
thanks for the scoop on that acg.doesnt surprise me on michael.
wtf? said on 20/Mar/08
whatever there were also some guy/girl posting a pic of frank sinatra and mj where the faces and shoulders are the only body parts that can be seen and i didnt here anybody complaining about lacking feet comparisons there. anyway i havent thought of his sometimes "exxagerated in size" boots so sorry for not checking.
whatever there were also some guy/girl posting a pic of frank sinatra and mj where the faces and shoulders are the only body parts that can be seen and i didnt here anybody complaining about lacking feet comparisons there. anyway i havent thought of his sometimes "exxagerated in size" boots so sorry for not checking.
ACG said on 20/Mar/08
actually i saw on some site a close-up of MJ's feet from that very night(of wtf?'s pic) and he was wearing ridiculously large heels. large to the point where there wasn't even any point of trying to hide them, they were so obvious. lol.
but i think his agent or someone convinced him to wear them just so he'd look taller than the probable 6'+ teenagers he was on stage singing with that night.
actually i saw on some site a close-up of MJ's feet from that very night(of wtf?'s pic) and he was wearing ridiculously large heels. large to the point where there wasn't even any point of trying to hide them, they were so obvious. lol.
but i think his agent or someone convinced him to wear them just so he'd look taller than the probable 6'+ teenagers he was on stage singing with that night.
glenn said on 19/Mar/08
how can you post pic where we cant see their feet? michael is known to where heels.he could very well be 5-10,5-11.but can looks as low as 5-9,and even rarer,in the early 80s,5-8 next to 5-8 celebs.
how can you post pic where we cant see their feet? michael is known to where heels.he could very well be 5-10,5-11.but can looks as low as 5-9,and even rarer,in the early 80s,5-8 next to 5-8 celebs.
wtf? said on 18/Mar/08
look at this picture: Click Here Michael definetely looks taller than will.i.am who is listed as 5ft9.5
look at this picture: Click Here Michael definetely looks taller than will.i.am who is listed as 5ft9.5
ACG said on 13/Mar/08
If you're looking for middlepoint, J, then it would actually be 5'10.5.
If you're looking for middlepoint, J, then it would actually be 5'10.5.
J said on 7/Mar/08
5'10. definitely. since ppl are saying hes 5ft9 - 6ft, so hes def 5'10.
5'10. definitely. since ppl are saying hes 5ft9 - 6ft, so hes def 5'10.
ACG said on 5/Mar/08
He could be one of those guys that intentionally downgrades his own height. Weird, I know, but this is Michael Jackson we are talking about....
You must keep in mind that he was deprived of his childhood and is trying to have one now as an adult. It wouldn't shock me if he was 6' tall but wished he were much shorter and made every conscious effort to look as small as he could. Hence glenn and others seeing him at only 5'9.
Anyone agree?
He could be one of those guys that intentionally downgrades his own height. Weird, I know, but this is Michael Jackson we are talking about....
You must keep in mind that he was deprived of his childhood and is trying to have one now as an adult. It wouldn't shock me if he was 6' tall but wished he were much shorter and made every conscious effort to look as small as he could. Hence glenn and others seeing him at only 5'9.
Anyone agree?
Danny said on 5/Mar/08
I saw MJ on red carpet in London 2006 on the World Music Awards. He looked quite tall because he is skim and he has got really good proportions and also he had got there his 'lift' shoes.So he just looked about 180 cm. I am 184-186 and I think 180 it's look good. When compare for example of singer Prince (157) with MJ (175), Prince lookes really small all time. If MJ has got good shoes he lookes good...and for dancer is 175 perfect height (see Fred Astaire-175cm)
I saw MJ on red carpet in London 2006 on the World Music Awards. He looked quite tall because he is skim and he has got really good proportions and also he had got there his 'lift' shoes.So he just looked about 180 cm. I am 184-186 and I think 180 it's look good. When compare for example of singer Prince (157) with MJ (175), Prince lookes really small all time. If MJ has got good shoes he lookes good...and for dancer is 175 perfect height (see Fred Astaire-175cm)
Ben S said on 29/Feb/08
I've seen Michael Jackson close up many times over the last 20yrs, and he's always appeared to be around 5'9. Michael Jackson is only 5'11 when he wears his healed cuban boots which are the boots he wore at the World Music Awards in 2006.
I've seen Michael Jackson close up many times over the last 20yrs, and he's always appeared to be around 5'9. Michael Jackson is only 5'11 when he wears his healed cuban boots which are the boots he wore at the World Music Awards in 2006.
Raj said on 23/Feb/08
I've seen him at World Music Award 2006 in London he looks 5'11 for sure. I witnessed him so it's DEFINITELY 5'11.
How sure am I 100%!!!
I've seen him at World Music Award 2006 in London he looks 5'11 for sure. I witnessed him so it's DEFINITELY 5'11.
How sure am I 100%!!!
Jenna said on 4/Feb/08
He wrote that he was 5'10" in his autobiography. He has obviously shrunk a bit since then, so he might be about 5'9" now.
He wrote that he was 5'10" in his autobiography. He has obviously shrunk a bit since then, so he might be about 5'9" now.
acg said on 3/Feb/08
didn't you also meet dmx, and think he too was 5'9? but then it turns out from the pics he is at least 5'11? if you got a pic with michael it may be the same case. the 5-9 could just be an illusion. from what i've heard he's also a serious sloucher.
didn't you also meet dmx, and think he too was 5'9? but then it turns out from the pics he is at least 5'11? if you got a pic with michael it may be the same case. the 5-9 could just be an illusion. from what i've heard he's also a serious sloucher.
glenn said on 2/Feb/08
yes,he seemed 5-9 to me.
yes,he seemed 5-9 to me.
smith said on 1/Feb/08
Did you meet him glenn ? I think he was 5ft11, but now with the time I guess he is no more than 5ft 10 (sorry for my english, I'm french ^^)
Did you meet him glenn ? I think he was 5ft11, but now with the time I guess he is no more than 5ft 10 (sorry for my english, I'm french ^^)
glenn said on 30/Jan/08
but what about those weird pics where he can look as small as 5-8? like with sinatra? i agree,very good chance he is taller than 5-9.
but what about those weird pics where he can look as small as 5-8? like with sinatra? i agree,very good chance he is taller than 5-9.
leonari said on 30/Jan/08
5'11" I will never buy for Michael. The man is rail thin...like Jagger. But I go with 5'9.5-5'10" now...5'9" just seems too small for him
5'11" I will never buy for Michael. The man is rail thin...like Jagger. But I go with 5'9.5-5'10" now...5'9" just seems too small for him
glenn said on 29/Jan/08
he could be one those 5-10,5-11 guys that look 5-9 with bad or weird posture.he looked 5-9 to me.but then again so do my 5-10,5-11 friends.
he could be one those 5-10,5-11 guys that look 5-9 with bad or weird posture.he looked 5-9 to me.but then again so do my 5-10,5-11 friends.
smith said on 28/Jan/08
Take a look at this, this is from 1993 : Click Here
At the beginning, you can see that he looks like a strong 5 ft 11 guy (if not over). So I would say 5ft11. Maybe 5ft 10 nowadays.
Take a look at this, this is from 1993 : Click Here
At the beginning, you can see that he looks like a strong 5 ft 11 guy (if not over). So I would say 5ft11. Maybe 5ft 10 nowadays.
ACG said on 3/Jan/08
I don't think 5'7.5 is possible for Jackson, is it?
I mean I believe that that's the height of the statue, but the statues aren't always accurate, or are they?
Which wax museum was it?
I don't think 5'7.5 is possible for Jackson, is it?
I mean I believe that that's the height of the statue, but the statues aren't always accurate, or are they?
Which wax museum was it?
NO way said on 2/Jan/08
i went to the wax musseum..
there build statues tat are exactly the same wit the real person..
i stand beside michael jackson
and his the same height wit me...
and im 5ft71/2
i went to the wax musseum..
there build statues tat are exactly the same wit the real person..
i stand beside michael jackson
and his the same height wit me...
and im 5ft71/2
glenn said on 6/Dec/07
yeah,i had people swear to me he was 6ft.
yeah,i had people swear to me he was 6ft.
ACG said on 5/Dec/07
and he actually DOES look an easy six footer(if not over) with numerous pictures i've seen of him and e'casanova(a look-alike tribute artist). e'cas is listed as 5'11" on his personal myspace and in every pic of him and michael, michael is noticeably taller, even when slouching. the pics are on myspace so i'll try to save them and upload them when i can....
and fyi, i talked to e'cas through myspace private messaging once and he seems like a very sincere and down to earth person......not someone to lie about height.
and btw, in full makeup, it is virtually impossible to tell michael from e'casanova-he looks JUST like him, it's amazing! and on top of that he can dance and sing identically to him, it's really a sight to behold, you'll swear you're looking at the real mccoy!! you'll see in the pics....
but no, i know i didn't get the two confused.....in some pics e'cas was out of makeup, lol.
and he actually DOES look an easy six footer(if not over) with numerous pictures i've seen of him and e'casanova(a look-alike tribute artist). e'cas is listed as 5'11" on his personal myspace and in every pic of him and michael, michael is noticeably taller, even when slouching. the pics are on myspace so i'll try to save them and upload them when i can....
and fyi, i talked to e'cas through myspace private messaging once and he seems like a very sincere and down to earth person......not someone to lie about height.
and btw, in full makeup, it is virtually impossible to tell michael from e'casanova-he looks JUST like him, it's amazing! and on top of that he can dance and sing identically to him, it's really a sight to behold, you'll swear you're looking at the real mccoy!! you'll see in the pics....
but no, i know i didn't get the two confused.....in some pics e'cas was out of makeup, lol.
acg said on 5/Dec/07
actually several people have said he was also listed as 5'7 in the eighties sometimes....obviously not true, but just goes to show you the huge range of heights jackson has been pegged at. some claim over 6' for him today.
actually several people have said he was also listed as 5'7 in the eighties sometimes....obviously not true, but just goes to show you the huge range of heights jackson has been pegged at. some claim over 6' for him today.
glenn said on 3/Dec/07
correct,in the early 80s he was listed at 5-9.police reports are not accurate.they measure you in shoes,and or they ask you your height.
correct,in the early 80s he was listed at 5-9.police reports are not accurate.they measure you in shoes,and or they ask you your height.
JI said on 2/Dec/07
Click Here Look at the footwear, Jackson is 5'9, usher is 5'8, jackson was 5'10 at one time i bet, before multiple surgeries and pill addictions brought him down, and age as well.
Click Here Look at the footwear, Jackson is 5'9, usher is 5'8, jackson was 5'10 at one time i bet, before multiple surgeries and pill addictions brought him down, and age as well.
I. Rojas said on 20/Nov/07
5' 11" yeah right, he's no more than 5' 10" just like I am no more than 5'8" at least I accept that, so why exaggerate
5' 11" yeah right, he's no more than 5' 10" just like I am no more than 5'8" at least I accept that, so why exaggerate
acg said on 18/Nov/07
well think of it this way, angela....do you think that if by some chance jacko were to go on the run and was spotted by someone who thought: "OMGz that looks just like michael frickin' jackson, but oh wait, he's just 5'9 and not 5'11 so it can't really be him???"
from him wearing his usually huge healed shoes, big hairdo and the fact that he was standing a bit in front of the height chart(not pressed up against it) makes me wonder why he didn't easily clear 6'.
tons of celebs have not been listed as their true heights in police reports....mel gibson, paris hilton, lindsay lohan, mackauly culkin, peewee herman, just to name a few.
even though you'd think those records would be reliable enough, they appear as though they should be taken with a grain of salt(at least when it comes to celebs).
well think of it this way, angela....do you think that if by some chance jacko were to go on the run and was spotted by someone who thought: "OMGz that looks just like michael frickin' jackson, but oh wait, he's just 5'9 and not 5'11 so it can't really be him???"
from him wearing his usually huge healed shoes, big hairdo and the fact that he was standing a bit in front of the height chart(not pressed up against it) makes me wonder why he didn't easily clear 6'.
tons of celebs have not been listed as their true heights in police reports....mel gibson, paris hilton, lindsay lohan, mackauly culkin, peewee herman, just to name a few.
even though you'd think those records would be reliable enough, they appear as though they should be taken with a grain of salt(at least when it comes to celebs).
angela said on 17/Nov/07
His mugshot listed him as 5'11 and 120 pounds. I doubt there'd be inaccuracy in regards to something related to law?
He was said to be 5'9 in the article Jet had written along with an interview he did in 1979, he was 21 at the time.
His mugshot listed him as 5'11 and 120 pounds. I doubt there'd be inaccuracy in regards to something related to law?
He was said to be 5'9 in the article Jet had written along with an interview he did in 1979, he was 21 at the time.
sweetchari said on 3/Nov/07
I did not think he was only 5'9 but that is a possibility. I always thought he was 5'10". Someone brought up a good point his video, In the Closet with 5'9.5" supermodel Naomi Campbell he did seem to be her height perhaps slightly taller. However, he had on low heeled boots and she was bare foot so maybe he is only 5'9". He is extremely thin for his height and maybe that makes him seem taller. Its true that he does have awful posture--that Usher pic is not good evidence because you can clearly see he is slouching big time...
I did not think he was only 5'9 but that is a possibility. I always thought he was 5'10". Someone brought up a good point his video, In the Closet with 5'9.5" supermodel Naomi Campbell he did seem to be her height perhaps slightly taller. However, he had on low heeled boots and she was bare foot so maybe he is only 5'9". He is extremely thin for his height and maybe that makes him seem taller. Its true that he does have awful posture--that Usher pic is not good evidence because you can clearly see he is slouching big time...
glenn said on 23/Oct/07
he can look 5-10,5-11 at times.on rare occasion 5-8.common to see him at 5-9.
he can look 5-10,5-11 at times.on rare occasion 5-8.common to see him at 5-9.
Viper said on 23/Oct/07
MJ didnt look shorter than 5-10, and actually looked taller.
MJ didnt look shorter than 5-10, and actually looked taller.
ACG said on 22/Oct/07
i never saw that vid, were they really that close in height???
i never saw that vid, were they really that close in height???
ACG said on 21/Oct/07
amanda, i think i might agree with you, but for the wrong reasons. it's pretty ridiculous to use the fact that "he said himself in his book" as an argument of what his real height might be......if you've read this site, or pretty much ANY article at all regarding celeb heights, you'll know that stars are extremely notorious for lying about what their height is. chris rock said in an interview that pretty much every person "grows" 3-4 inches with fame. possibly a bit of an exaggeration, but it's not that far from the truth. i could easily list a good dozen big names that claim to be taller than they are.
in fact, the fact that he said 5'10 in a book, makes me believe he is about 5'8-9 because if he were a legit 5'10er there's a very good chance he would claim 6'0.
so pretty much at the end of typing this, i don't agree at all, amanda.
jackson claims to have had a mere 2 plastic surgeries only his nose to be able to reach higher notes(not for aesthetic purposes).
god only knows what else he is being less than honest about(and no, i'm not talking about macauly).
believe it or not, i'm a huge fan of his and i think he seems like a really great guy. i truly believe he is not a molester, but it's pretty obvious to any sane person that the man truly has serious issues. i really feel bad for him, too.
i may like the guy and all, but i'm not delusional. anyone who is blind enough to believe his plastic surgery claims is clearly living on another planet.
ditto to he who thinks it's accetable to dangle an infant from a third floor balcony.
sorry for the long rant, i just felt like expressing my personal opinions.
oh and to reiterate, i think he's a weak 5'9 at best, quite possibly 5'8.
amanda, i think i might agree with you, but for the wrong reasons. it's pretty ridiculous to use the fact that "he said himself in his book" as an argument of what his real height might be......if you've read this site, or pretty much ANY article at all regarding celeb heights, you'll know that stars are extremely notorious for lying about what their height is. chris rock said in an interview that pretty much every person "grows" 3-4 inches with fame. possibly a bit of an exaggeration, but it's not that far from the truth. i could easily list a good dozen big names that claim to be taller than they are.
in fact, the fact that he said 5'10 in a book, makes me believe he is about 5'8-9 because if he were a legit 5'10er there's a very good chance he would claim 6'0.
so pretty much at the end of typing this, i don't agree at all, amanda.
jackson claims to have had a mere 2 plastic surgeries only his nose to be able to reach higher notes(not for aesthetic purposes).
god only knows what else he is being less than honest about(and no, i'm not talking about macauly).
believe it or not, i'm a huge fan of his and i think he seems like a really great guy. i truly believe he is not a molester, but it's pretty obvious to any sane person that the man truly has serious issues. i really feel bad for him, too.
i may like the guy and all, but i'm not delusional. anyone who is blind enough to believe his plastic surgery claims is clearly living on another planet.
ditto to he who thinks it's accetable to dangle an infant from a third floor balcony.
sorry for the long rant, i just felt like expressing my personal opinions.
oh and to reiterate, i think he's a weak 5'9 at best, quite possibly 5'8.
Amanda said on 19/Oct/07
michael jackson is 5'10 NOT 5'9. he said himself in his book, i don't het what else there is to discuss.
michael jackson is 5'10 NOT 5'9. he said himself in his book, i don't het what else there is to discuss.
ACG said on 14/Oct/07
michael has a major, MAJOR slouch in that pic. he is hunched way over. it looks at though if he straightened up, he would tower over usher.
michael has a major, MAJOR slouch in that pic. he is hunched way over. it looks at though if he straightened up, he would tower over usher.
Anonymous said on 11/Oct/07
look at this picture with usher he may not even be 5'9'' slim frames tend to fool us and believe people are taller then they really are, not to mention the more you weight the more your spinal cord is compressed and precious cms are reduced from an individual and iam pretty sure this is the heaviest michael ever was
Click Here
Lets not forget at his peak he could of ruled the world there goes to show you don't have to tower people to be somebody big
look at this picture with usher he may not even be 5'9'' slim frames tend to fool us and believe people are taller then they really are, not to mention the more you weight the more your spinal cord is compressed and precious cms are reduced from an individual and iam pretty sure this is the heaviest michael ever was
Click Here
Lets not forget at his peak he could of ruled the world there goes to show you don't have to tower people to be somebody big
Anonymous said on 11/Oct/07
look at this picture with usher he may not even be 5'9'' slim frames tend to fool us and believe people are taller then they really are, not to mention the more you weight the more your spinal cord is compressed and precious cms are reduced from an individual and iam pretty sure this is the heaviest michael
Click Here
Lets not forget at his peak he could of ruled the world there goes to show you don't have to tower people to be somebody big
look at this picture with usher he may not even be 5'9'' slim frames tend to fool us and believe people are taller then they really are, not to mention the more you weight the more your spinal cord is compressed and precious cms are reduced from an individual and iam pretty sure this is the heaviest michael
Click Here
Lets not forget at his peak he could of ruled the world there goes to show you don't have to tower people to be somebody big
Kat said on 6/Oct/07
Actually, I think that Michael could easily be 5'10'' or 5'11''. A good way to tell is by looking at him next to Chris Tucker in the music video, "You Rock My World."
Actually, I think that Michael could easily be 5'10'' or 5'11''. A good way to tell is by looking at him next to Chris Tucker in the music video, "You Rock My World."
john said on 26/Sep/07
lookings some videos and pics, he looks like 5-8 or 5-9 at most. He is not tall, but he is very thin and that helps him to look taller than he really is.
lookings some videos and pics, he looks like 5-8 or 5-9 at most. He is not tall, but he is very thin and that helps him to look taller than he really is.
maria said on 25/Sep/07
he 5'10, he says it in his book
he 5'10, he says it in his book
Leon said on 14/Sep/07
With his slim frame, the young (semi-black) Michael always seemed 5'10" to me. No shorter.
With his slim frame, the young (semi-black) Michael always seemed 5'10" to me. No shorter.
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