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Robert Downey Jr. Height, Career and Style

Published on March 12, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Men of Modest Height May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

How tall is Robert Downey Jr.? In this post, we’ll talk about Robert Downey Jr.’s height, career and personal style.

Robert Downey Jr.
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Actor, writer, musician and Academy Award nominee, Robert Downey, Jr., is best known for his recent roles as Tony Stark (a.k.a., Iron Man) and Sherlock Holmes, but his rise to Hollywood stardom began when he started acting in his father’s films as a child.

Unfortunately, he also started using drugs with his father at a very young age, which explains his widely-publicized battles with substance abuse and addiction. These days, however, RDJ is on top of his game.

Robert Downey Jr. Style
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Downey carries himself well. He has excellent posture and keeps himself fit. He also dresses well – be it in a three piece suit or sneakers and shades.

His confidence is legendary, and it definitely spills over onto the screen. You can feel his personality coming through all of his characters, no matter how sensational they are.

A true comeback story, Downey’s life has been anything but boring, and it only seems to be getting better with each year.

How Tall Is Robert Downey Jr.?

Unless you’ve met him in person, it’s very hard to know Robert Downey Jr.’s height for sure. Most sources estimate that he’s about 5’8″ tall, which is 1-2 inches below average height in the U.S.

Robert Downey Jr. Height - 5'8''
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Truth be told, many famous short actors are actually shorter in real life than most people think they are.

Knowing that, we think 5’8″ is probably generous. RDJ is likely 5’8″ when wearing shoes and slightly shorter in bare feet.

Seeing him standing next to 5’3″ Sarah Jessica Parker (above), he may even be closer to 5’6″ in real life.

Either way, we love his work and admire him for achieving so much, regardless of his height.

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About Brock McGoff

The Modest Man founder, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his family, discovering new brands and creating great content.

Background: Brock McGoff has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a professional background in digital marketing. He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance.

An east coast native, Brock currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter. When he's not working, he spends time with family, training BJJ, reading/listening to books and podcasts, and unsuccessfully trying to decide which movie to stream.

Expertise: Brock has built a men's lifestyle YouTube channel with over 400k subscribers. He's also worked as the creative marketing manager in a men's apparel startup. Brock has been quoted in, mentioned by or featured in publications like Esquire, Huff Post, Men's Health, WWD and Forbes.

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  1. Mia says

    December 4, 2022 at 12:41 am

    Who cares Tom Cruise is only 5’6. Many foxy leading men are short ansd sexy.

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  2. Haydn says

    November 14, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Years ago when I was working at Comic-Con, he came over to get a photo with me. I’m 5’6”, and I felt uncomfortable standing at my full height, because I didn’t want to make him appear short in the photo. He was right around my height, and I was wearing flats.

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  3. Jack says

    April 2, 2015 at 8:48 am

    I was at the beach with him, I’m standing tall at 5f6 and he was definately no taller than me! We were the same height!
    He’s been ashamed of his height that’s why he’s wearing those crazy footwear with lifts. What a shame. I’m 5f6 and actually don’t give a fuck just because I’m short!

    Reply
    • Jake says

      April 22, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Im very skeptical of your claim. Why were you at the beach with him? You guys best buds.. also I’ve seen photos of him proving he is a legit 5’8.9 – 5’9

      Reply
  4. Joseph says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    You would never know he was 5’8″ in his movies. I wonder if movie producers have to “enhance” his height for specific roles.

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    • Brock says

      March 20, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      They definitely use certain angles, heightening footwear, short co-actors, etc. to trick the eye. Lots of famous actors (even tough guys like Stallone) are way shorter than most people think!

      -B

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