These Are 14 of the Tallest Actors in Hollywood

Published: February 25, 2024 by John Harrington

Being tall comes with plenty of benefits. However, Hollywood isn’t one of the places many tall people make it in. Most movie stars are average height or below. When casting other characters, unless there’s a specific role that requires someone to be tall, directors don’t want to show how short the star is. Peter Mayhew found his role as Chewbacca in the worldwide phenomenon “Star Wars.” George Lucas knew he wanted someone physically imposing to take on the role. Because the movie was made in the 1970s, it was harder to CGI characters.

There are some rare cases where the lead actor in a show or movie is already tall, like Dwayne Johnson and Vince Vaughan. Johnson, a former football player and wrestler, transitioned into both action and comedic roles. He quickly became one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. Vaughan, on the other hand, broke through as an actor and became known for roles in “Dodgeball” and “Anchorman,” among many others.

Getting the right angle on actors in movies and TV shows has become an art. There doesn’t appear to be any sign of Hollywood going towards taller actors any time soon. There will have to be more and more tall people trying to make it in Hollywood for there to be an increase in actors over 6’5. To keep reading about different actors, click here for the most well-liked actors in America of all time.

To gather this list of the tallest actors in Hollywood, 24/7 Tempo consulted entertainment sources. These include IMDb, ScreenRant, and MovieWeb.

Dwayne Johnson

Height: 6’4
Years in Hollywood: 1999-Present

Hollywood hasn’t seen many actors as successful as Dwayne Johnson. The former wrestling star uses his physique to intimidate other characters he goes against on screen. Johnson’s performances have earned him multiple awards over the years, including Teen Choice Awards, Time Magazine honors, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Over the course of his epic career, Johnson has amassed a net worth of $800 million.

David Hasselhoff

Height: 6’4
Years in Hollywood: 1975-Present

You can’t talk about famous television shows without mentioning “Baywatch,” which starred David Hasselhoff. The tall actor used his muscles and body to help him land the role of lifeguard, Mitch Buchannon. Hasselhoff also has shown an interest in music, which is one of the reasons he’s released 15 albums during his career.

John Corbett

Height: 6’5
Years in Hollywood: 1988-Present

Shows like “Sex and the City” don’t come around too often. An all star cast is the reason this show was a hit, and that includes the side characters. John Corbett used his height to his advantage when auditioning for the show. This isn’t the only popular series he’s been part of, though. In the 1990s, Corbett starred on “Northern Exposure.” Aside form acting, he’s also an accomplished country music singer.

Tyler Perry

Height: 6’5
Years in Hollywood: 2005-Present

Tyler Perry has gone far in the entertainment industry for his contributions to Hollywood. The entertainer is most known for his creation of the Madea character and he’s also one of Hollywood’s tallest. He uses his height to add extra comedic humor to the character he’s best known for playing. Prior to these films, Perry was a stage actor for a decade. Perry’s impressive net worth reportedly falls around $1 billion as it stands today.

Vince Vaughn

Height: 6’5
Years in Hollywood: 1989-Present

Actor Vince Vaughn carved out quite the resume during his time in Hollywood. He’s best known for performances in “Dodgeball: An Underdog Story,” “Swingers,” “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” and countless others. Vaughn came up at the same time as actors like Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and many more. This helped him establish a name for himself and become who he is today.

Brian Posehn

Height: 6’7
Years in Hollywood: 1995-Present

Using tall people for comedy won’t go out of style anytime soon. Brian Posehn is one of these people. He has performances on shows like “The Sarah Silverman Show” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Outside of these programs, Posehn has created a successful career for himself as a stand-up comedian. During his comedic career, Posehn has amassed a net worth of $3 million.

James Cromwell

Height: 6’7
Years in Hollywood: 1974-Present

Not many actors in history have the resume James Cromwell has. He’s been doing well in the limelight for 50 years, and he’s still going strong. Cromwell won a Primetime Emmy for his work in “American Horror Story: Asylum.” He was also nominated for numerous awards following the release of “Babe” in 1995. Cromwell’s net worth of $8 million proves how successful he’s been in the Hollywood industry.

Brad Garrett

Height: 6’8
Years in Hollywood: 1983-Present

The 1990s was filled with sitcoms, with one of the most popular being “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Brad Garrett got the main role as Raymond’s older brother, Robert. His height was frequently joked about in the show, which is part of the reason Garrett was cast as the character. As of 2024, Garrett is still acting on screen.

Richard Moll

Height: 6’8
Years in Hollywood: 1977-2018

Finding an actor who was physically large to play a bailiff was one of the best moves NBC made when casting for “Night Court.” Richard Moll played Aristotle Nostradamus “Bull” Shannon in the comedy, for which he is best remembered. Moll also lent his voice to the role of Harvey Dent in “Batman: The Animated Series.”

Hafthor Bjornsson

Height: 6’9
Years in Hollywood: 2015-2022

A “Game of Thrones” character known for their height and strength is Hafthor Bjornsson. Prior to being cast as The Mountain, Bjornsson competed as a strongman in the World’s Strongest Man competition. He won multiple events during his time competing, while also using his height and strength to land Hollywood roles.

Kristian Nairn

Height: 6’10
Years in Hollywood: 2011-Present

Draggig Bran around in “Game of Thrones” became important as the series came to an end. While many people would struggle to carry another human, Kristian Nairn pulled it off as Hodor. His sole purpose on the show was to pull Bran on a cart, and occasionally carry him on his back. His character wasn’t known for having brains, but he used his strength and size to keep Bran safe on his journey.

Richard Kiel

Height: 7’3
Years in Hollywood: 1958-2010

James Bond villains have lived in infamy over the years. None have been as physically intimidating as Richard Kiel’s Jaws in “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Moonraker.” Aside from this, Kiel is remembered as being Mr. Larson in the classic movie “Happy Gilmore.” Kiel died in 2014, with 2010’s “Tangled” being the last project he worked on.

Peter Mayhew

Height: 7’3
Years in Hollywood: 1977-2015

Lots of actors look to make their mark in as many movies as possible. Peter Mayhew found his calling and stuck with it. The “Star Wars” actor who played Chewbacca can credit seven of his twelve movie appearances to the franchise. Mayhew died in 2019, but left behind a legacy that will last forever. For details about other actors, click here for villains who would have won an Oscar if it was a category.

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