Did you know that the average American man stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches? However, you might be surprised to hear that many leading men are not even that tall. This is proof that you do not need to be tall if you want to make it big in Hollywood. Even though they have a huge on-screen presence, let us just say that these stars are pretty vertically-challenged. In the end, however, it does not matter how short or tall they are. After all, their height did not get in the way of their success in a challenging industry!
Humphrey Bogart – 5 feet 8 inches
Let us start with one of the tallest men on the list. Humphrey Bogart, at his 5 feet 8 inches stature, felt worried that Casablanca viewers would realize that he was shorter than Ingrid Bergman! The Telegraph said that the stars had to adjust to appear more level. She was instructed to slouch down on the sofa in certain scenes, while the actor had to sit on top of extra cushions!