These Short Male Celebrities Show Us That Height Is Not Everything In Hollywood

Published on 07/12/2020
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Antonio Banderas – 5 feet 8.5 inches

Are you aware that Antonio Banderas was once a soccer protégé? The Spanish-born actor, however, suffered a foot injury at the age of 14 and had to change gears. After giving up on his football dreams, he started acting by starring in a production of Hair. He later entered Hollywood, studied English intensively, and landed a role in a 1993 movie called Philadelphia. Even though this was his breakout role, we are sure that you remember him for playing the titular character in the Zorro film series! The actor stands at right below 5 feet and 9 inches.

Antonio Banderas – 5 Feet 8.5 Inches

Antonio Banderas – 5 Feet 8.5 Inches

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Mark Wahlberg – 5 feet 8 inches

Up next, we have another actor who came from a big acting family. The Entourage and Boogie Nights star also appeared in a reality TV show called Wahlburgers. You should watch it if you want to know more about the clan and its burger business! If you grew up in the ‘80s, you might also remember him as the younger brother of Donny from New Kids on the Block. Mark used to be a Calvin Klein model and started a rap collective of his own called Mary Mark and the Funky Bunch during the ‘90s. Rolling Stone said that it was a flop, but there is a silver lining. After this, he decided to give acting a shot, a move that proved successful!

Mark Wahlberg – 5 Feet 8 Inches

Mark Wahlberg – 5 Feet 8 Inches

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