Let’s be honest—Hollywood has always loved its larger-than-life stars, and sometimes that’s not just about personality. For some actors, their literal height has become part of their brand. Towering over their co-stars, they command the screen in ways few can ignore. But being tall in Hollywood isn’t just about being cast as the “big guy.” It’s a mix of charisma, typecasting, and how audiences perceive power. Here’s a glimpse at 10 of the business’s tallest actors, and how their height has impacted both their careers and the tales they’ve shared on screen.
10. Alexander Skarsgård – 6’4½””
Alexander Skarsgård’s stature is almost as well-known as his performances. Between 6’4″ and 6’6″, depending on the source, he’s hard to ignore. Whether on True Blood as brooding vampire Eric or as the vicious Northman, his height serves as an added form of menace. And yet, his combination of wit and ferocity makes him far more than just a tall presence.
9. Jason Momoa – 6’4″
Jason Momoa possesses that special mix of height and presence that makes everyone else appear small in his shadow. Standing at 6’4″, he’s ideally cast in larger-than-life characters, from Game of Thrones’ Khal Drogo to DC’s Aquaman. His size, combined with his laid-back affability, ensures he’s never forgotten on or off the big screen.
8. Ben Affleck – 6’4
Standing at 6’4″, Ben Affleck is a ta, ll commanding figure, whether dressed to the nines as Batman or taking on tough detective roles. Standing tall lends him a natural air of authority, and though his life outside the film world regularly makes the headlines, there is no doubt that his strong presence has helped establish him as a leading man.
7. Lee Pace – 6’5″
Lee Pace is one of those guys who astounds folks with just how tall he actually is. At 6’5″, he’s leveraged that height to add gravitas to roles such as Thranduil in The Hobbit and Joe MacMillan in Halt and Catch Fire. Onscreen, he stands towering above everyone, which adds to the refinement and mysticism of his characters.
6. Armie Hammer – 6’5″
Armie Hammer’s lanky build was used to great recall in The Social Network, playing both of the imposing Winklevoss twins with ease. At 6’5″, his height tends to underline privilege, power, and presence, all qualities Hollywood has relied on when casting him.
5. Joe Manganiello – 6’5″
Few actors embody the term “alpha presence” like Joe Manganiello. From his werewolf role in True Blood to his part in Magic Mike, his 6’5″ build has always been front and center. But it’s not just about size—Manganiello combines physicality with charisma, which makes his performances magnetic.
4. Dolph Lundgren – 6’5″
Action movie buffs recognize Dolph Lundgren as the towering Ivan Drago of Rocky IV. His size and background in martial arts made him an overnight action hero in the ’80s, and he’s maintained that status ever since. Even today, his 6’5″ build still packs the same menacing weight.
3. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson – 6’5″-6’6″
Dwayne Johnson’s height has been a part of his brand even before he became Hollywood’s highest-paid star. Rumors differ on whether he stands 6’5″ or 6’6″, but in either case, his gigantic stature has served him well to take over action blockbusters, comedies, and even family movies. His height isn’t merely a gimmick—part of the larger-than-life presence that makes people adore him.
2. Nicholas Braun – 6’7″
Nicholas Braun’s 6’7″ frame has become a part of his persona as Cousin Greg in Succession, making his lanky body comedy gold. Though height like that is often a casting nightmare in Hollywood, Braun has made it an asset, showing that being “too tall” really can make you stand out in a positive sense.
1. Brad Garrett – 6’9″
Standing 6’9″, Brad Garrett stands at the top as one of Hollywood’s tallest working actors. His deep voice and imposing stature made him a memorable figure on Everybody Loves Raymond and everywhere else. Usually typecast as either the fear-inspiring heavy or the sweetheart gentle giant, Garrett has proved that being abnormally tall need not restrict your character options—it can be the very quality that makes you a legend.
Hollywood adores a pretty face, but it also has an appreciation for the power of presence. For such actors, height has been equally a challenge and a boon, an influence on career and character both. In the image-based industry that it is, at times, standing tall—literally—is what makes you stand out most.