According to this, the governator is only 5-10.
Which shocked the heck out of me, as I’d never heard it before. I’d always assumed the standard schlock was true; that is, he’s 6 foot 1(inches)+ a little bit more for good measure.
I always thought it’d be pretty pointless for him to lie, since most of his competitors from his bodybuilding days would surely know the truth anyway. I mean he looked real tall next to the other competitors anyhow (yeah I know most pro-bodybuilders are short-asses, but still).
And I’ve seen a docu which showed one of his tailors (some Italian dude who does suits for “Stalloni”), and he showed a pair of Arnie’s trousers. His legs appeared to be very long, which indicates to me that he’s 6 foot over - however I’m crap at judging distances so maybe it was an illusion. On top of which, let’s face it, the guys built like a small horse. Maybe it distorts the exact picture of how long his legs are. Many pro-builders seem taller than they really are - just cause they’re so huge.
Then I found this which only adds fuel to the speculation.
Dunno, the Wikipedia article saying that they compared photos of him to others with known heights seems viable (of course it will depend on camera angle and what the person looking at the photo wants to see.) You could try doing the same.
5’10" is tall, but hell if someone who could pick me up and throw me without much thought says that he’s 6’1", I’m ready to accept what he says without much fuss.
Bodybuilders are as prone to exaggerate their height and weight as are pro wrestlers. A guy I used to train with met Arnold at a seminar. He estimated Arnold’s height at 5’11". This was in the early 1970s. It’s perfectly reasonable that a man Arnold’s age may have since lost an inch (or more) in height.
Why would a comedian who routinely makes fun of his own appearance pretend to be… five-eleven? If you’re going to lie about your height at least say you’re six feet.
I mean, maybe he does, but it doesn’t make any sense. Unless someone has some EVIDENCE Schwartzenegger isn’t as tall as he claims to be, this is kind of pointless.
Note that one eyewitness saying “I think he’s 5’10” means nothing. I once knew a guy who swore up and down after meeting me once that I could not possibly be taller than 5"8". I’m 6’1" - no, really, as measured by doctors.
Of course, had he been able to match Lou Ferrigno’s reported 6’5", maybe Arnold would’ve been cast as the Incredible Hulk and the entire American political and cultural landscape would’ve been different.
I am 6’2", and he is significantly shorter than me. I know this for a fact, since I stood rather close to him when he did a press conference at the Capitol here.
5’10" sounds about right, based on my sense of perspective.
For a male I wouldn’t describe it as “tall”. I would say it hovers nicely on the average (though I know statistically it would probably be classified as “tall”).
I never considered myself particularly tall, so I can’t really describe 5"10 as “tall”.
But I guess perspectives differ.
I once saw Arnold standing next to Madden (several years ago)and several other ex football celebrities at a half time segment, and was struck by how short he was next to them.
Recently I saw an unflattering pic of him on tv in a bathing suit at some private pool. If that pic was legitimate, let me tell you that I’m no longer envious of his body.
After studying this for many years, I’m convinced many presidents, senators and reps, and there ilk all wear lifts, from time to time.
Bill Clinton is reportedly 6 feet 2 inches tall. Bush senior is supposed to be 6 feet one inch. Yet though both wear dress shoes, Clinton is sometimes an inch taller than Bush and sometimes an inch shorter. And remember, Bush senior is 80 years old or so, meaning he’s really probably down to about 5 feet 11 inches.
Again, from the Reagan administration, one minute Bush the elder is clearly taller than Reager, the next photo, Reagan is a good inch taller than Bush. Ditto Dole. In the political arena, height is a big plus.
I’ve seen Schwarzenegger on the Tonight Show and it’s obvious he’s wearing major, major lifts–maybe three inches–just from the awkward way he’s walking.
