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Top 10 Vertically Challenged Achievers

April 1st 2009 21:19
Vertically Challenged
Did you know that Beethoven stood only 5' 3"?

Or that Richard Dreyfuss is a mere 5' 5"?

Or how about Sammy Davis Jr. standing 5' 3" in just his socks?

The proliferation of vertically challenged acheivers is a testiment to the addage size isn't everything - and given the contenders - there's certainly been some big names and even bigger achievements from those who - how do I put this - aren't short on talent, drive or enthusiasm.
Pia Zadora
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Take Curly and Moe Howard from Three Stooges fame - 5' 5" and 5' 4" respectively, Dudley Moore 5' 2" or Paul Simon also 5'2" .

Of course we shouldn't forget the ladies either with Nancy Cartwright, Kylie Minogue, Mae West and Dolly Parton all straiining to make 5' or 153cm in the new measurement.

So who, of our vertically challenged achievers, has risen to the greatest heights?

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Comment by Morgan Bell

April 2nd 2009 00:13


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dont ask me how tall any of these people are, i just know theyre shorties

Dustin Hoffman
Danny Devito
Bette Midler
Michael J Fox
Martin Short (aptly named)
Rick Moranis
Reece Witherspoon . . . i think shes only 5'2"

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

April 2nd 2009 00:37


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From a list I spied - the only one I reckon might not necesarily quality is Martin Short (think he was 5'8" - perhaps that qualifies).

Reece is only 5'2" ? Really - how compact!

Comment by Morgan Bell

April 2nd 2009 00:43


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well im 6 foot tall, so 5' 8" is short to me!

its funny if you try to google an actors height you usually get a 2 inch range, like Martin Short is reported as being between 5'6" and 5'8" . . . you would think an exact height would be known with all the costuming, and considering physicality would be part of casting

Comment by Norm

April 2nd 2009 00:48


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You can't go past Don Bradman, or John Howard.

I've seen you run.

Napoleon, the devil.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

April 2nd 2009 01:08


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Morgan

Wow - a 6-footer and proud of it. The boys must love you in heels!

Perhaps Martin is getting shorter as he gets older.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

April 2nd 2009 01:12


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Met 'little Johnny Howard' some years ago - he visited our offices and I seconded him.

Funny at the time - given how many security guys were talking into their lapels kinda - as we probably spent 10 minutes chatting about sport - in particular cricket.

It was suprising how his demeaner changed from politician to regular fella - when we found common ground in Bradman, Waugh and Ponting.

Comment by Aimzster

April 2nd 2009 02:34


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What about Tom Cruise? Isn't he only 4'11? LOL

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

April 2nd 2009 03:00


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But looks around 6' when he jumps on couches.

Comment by sam sall

April 2nd 2009 08:21


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yeh Tom Cruise is short, but i think he make use of his height very well on films.
Al Pacino great actor and he is only about (5' 5) isn't he huge in playing the tough mean guy in his movies

Comment by the world of gaye

April 2nd 2009 15:16


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The best thing about a short man is that you can lock him in a cupboard

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

April 3rd 2009 07:47


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Hey Sam

I think he chooses his co-stars wisely.

Pacino somehow has a knack for selecting appropriate roles to suit . . .

They all look about 10 feet tall on the big screen though.

Cheers

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

April 3rd 2009 07:50


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Gaye

. . . a bit harsh.





Comment by g3 creative scotland

April 4th 2009 08:08


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I moved to Glasgow 5 years ago from London to start a new job as a creative director with G3 Creative Solutions and noticed the size of most males here are around 5' 6" the same height as actor Dustin Hoffman. Many of the ladies are even smaller at around 5' 3"

As a matter of interest I am 5' 9"

Tom Crise is slightly taller at 5' 7"
Danny DeVito is even shorter at 5' 0"
and the late great Dudley Moore was around 5' 2

Who say's size matters.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

April 4th 2009 19:36


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Those Anglo-Celtics in the northern hemisphere need a little more sun and a few more daylight hours.

Ever noticed how movie stars seem shorter in real life - yet sports stars seem taller when you come across them - how does that work?

Cheers - interesting tale.

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