How Surprisingly Short Are These Favorite Hollywood Men?

Published on 11/23/2020
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Joaquin Phoenix – 5 feet 8 inches

Due to his portrayal of the Joker, the outstanding Joaquin Phoenix won the 2020 Golden Globe for Best Actor. The actor does, however, have a fascinating name changing story. It is true that many people change their names when they make it to Hollywood. According to Vogue Paris, he started using the name “Leaf” at the age of four and didn’t go back to using his original name until twelve years later. The actor’s vegetarianism and work as a spokesperson for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are fascinating additions. He was even named the organization’s “Person of the Year” in 2019 by PETA. Cool.

Joaquin Phoenix – 5 Feet 8 Inches

Joaquin Phoenix – 5 Feet 8 Inches

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Jerry Stiller – 5 feet 5 inches

It’s obvious that comedy runs in the Stiller family’s veins. Ben Stiller’s father, Jerry Stiller, co-starred with his son in the movie Zoolander. However, the older generation is more familiar with him as Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens or Frank Constanza on Seinfeld. He and Anne Meara performed as a comedy team in the 1960s under the name “Stiller and Meara,” and he also made an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He had a height of 5 feet, 5 inches.

Jerry Stiller – 5 Feet 5 Inches

Jerry Stiller – 5 Feet 5 Inches

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