LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sylvester Stallone is one of the most charismatic stars in the film industry, who should be credited for changing the dynamics of the action genre in Hollywood.
The 77-year-old veteran has long been a charming leading man, with an array of blockbusters including ‘Rocky’, ‘Rambo’, ‘Cliffhanger’, and ‘The Expendables.’
In addition to his jaw-dropping portrayals, one aspect that helps Stallone stand out among other A-listers is his majestic physique and impressive height.
Sylvester Stallone’s height has long been a raging subject of debate as he tends to trick his fans by delivering confusing information regarding his stature.
The ‘Rocky’ star seems like a pretty large dude in most of the movies but the reality about his height is quite the opposite.
In this article, we delve into questions surrounding Sylvester Stallone’s height and offer an in-depth comparison with other leading men and his family members.
How tall is Sylvester Stallone?
Sylvester Stallone’s height has been sparking furious debates since the time he made his big screen debut with ‘The Party at Kitty and Stud's’ in 1970.
The ‘Rambo’ star previously revealed that he stands 5ft10 or 177cm tall, which makes him taller than most of the Hollywood leading men.
However, Stallone changed his remarks in 1993 when he told New York Times that "I'm exactly 5 feet 10 1/2 inches". Before these two contrasting claims, he tried to push his luck in a 1978 Playboy article, by claiming to stand "Five feet ten and three-quarters tall."
Sylvester Stallone once snapped at party-goers because of his height
Given that Stallone earned a fortune as an action hero, it's understandable why many of his followers believe he was taller than he actually was. However, this public perception of Sylvester Stallone’s height once led him to snap at several part-goers.
This incident happened after ‘Rocky’s release when Stallone attended a party where some of the nation’s leaders were in attendance.
"Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Jimmy Carter. They all said, ‘Pleasure to meet you, Rocky.’ And in the next breath, I turn around to visit the Senate chambers and Ted Kennedy knocks me on the shoulder: ‘Hey, Rock! Can I have three autographs for my kids?’ Right then, I know it’s over,” he recalled in an interview with Rolling Stone.
The tipping point came when Stallone noticed people looking at him while whispering about his height. “That’s right. I’m not as tall as you thought, right? Okay. Now let’s move on, cut the chatter and enjoy this party,” he remembered shouting at the crowd.
Sylvester Stallone’s height compared to other leading men
Sylvester Stallone’s height might appear not so impressive in real life but he is perceived differently in the entertainment industry.
‘The Expendables’ star is taller than most Hollywood stars including Tom Cruise who is 5ft 7 inches (170 cm) tall, Brad Pitt at 5ft 10inches (180cm), Robert Downey Jr at 5ft 8inches (173cm), and Bruce Willis, who is 5'10 tall (180 cm).
However, it's hard not to notice his short height when compared to his favorite co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is 6ft2 or 188 cm tall. Stallone is also short than a few other leading men including Hugh Jackman (6ft3 or 190cm), Ben Affleck (6ft4 or 192cm), and Idris Elba (6ft4 or 192cm).
Is Sylvester Stallone shorter than his wife?
Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, have been married for more than 25 years after ditching divorce proceeding several times.
The couple first met in 1988 at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. They went on to have an on-and-off-again romance until they married in 1997.
In their public appearances, one thing that frequently draws attention is the disparity between their heights. As mentioned earlier, Stallone is 5 ft 10 in while Flavin stands 5 ft 9 in or 175cm tall.
Surprisingly, Flavin often appears taller than Stallone when she slips into her glamorously tall heels.
