John Wayne... 6'4" Or Not? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Fleet · 01-09-2009, 03:59 AM

I've been following a discussion on another forum about John Wayne's height.
It is listed as 6'4". Some agree; some don't. Some claim he was 6'3" and even 6'2". I myself think he was an actual 6'4". He was taller than many 6'+ co-stars.

What do you think? 6'4" or not quite that tall?

Here is the link if you want to follow the posts:
http://www.celebheights.com/s/John-Wayne-8.html

ponytail · 01-09-2009, 06:29 AM

I always questioned his height. In some films he looks 6' 4" and in others he looks 6' 1 or 2". Of course when he is standing next to a short person he is going to look 6' 4".

tv star collector · 01-09-2009, 09:28 AM

Biographer Mike Tomkies quoted John Wayne himself saying, "I'm 53 years old
and 6' 4". ..."

Duke: The Story of John Wayne, published by the Hearst Corporation

Mr. Television · 01-09-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tv star collector

Biographer Mike Tomkies quoted John Wayne himself saying, "I'm 53 years old
and 6' 4". ..."

Duke: The Story of John Wayne, published by the Hearst Corporation

Yea I think he was 6'4" and if John Wayne says so, then it must be true.

Fleet · 01-09-2009, 08:47 PM

Here he is next to Desi Arnaz (5'9.5").

1st photo: Next to Desi in a bathrobe and barefoot.
2nd photo: Next to Desi fully dressed.

Janice · 01-09-2009, 08:52 PM

I think John Wayne was 6'4", if that was his claim. He towered over everyone in his movies. I wouldn't be surprised if Desi Arnaz wore shoes that added height, although that looks like a 6 and a half inch height difference, if my math is correct.

Fleet · 01-09-2009, 10:09 PM

Yeah, I think 6'4" is very likely.

I am having a ball reading the comments on that website! Some people just insist he was 6'2" or whatever. I have posted a few times. Look for "Tony G." and check my Dec. 23 post in which I have a link to photos.

01-09-2009, 03:59 AM	#1
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	John Wayne... 6'4" Or Not? I've been following a discussion on another forum about John Wayne's height. It is listed as 6'4". Some agree; some don't. Some claim he was 6'3" and even 6'2". I myself think he was an actual 6'4". He was taller than many 6'+ co-stars. What do you think? 6'4" or not quite that tall? Here is the link if you want to follow the posts: http://www.celebheights.com/s/John-Wayne-8.html
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01-09-2009, 08:47 PM	#5
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Here he is next to Desi Arnaz (5'9.5"). 1st photo: Next to Desi in a bathrobe and barefoot. 2nd photo: Next to Desi fully dressed. Attached Images

01-09-2009, 06:29 AM	#2
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I always questioned his height. In some films he looks 6' 4" and in others he looks 6' 1 or 2". Of course when he is standing next to a short person he is going to look 6' 4".

01-09-2009, 09:28 AM	#3
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Biographer Mike Tomkies quoted John Wayne himself saying, "I'm 53 years old and 6' 4". ..." Duke: The Story of John Wayne, published by the Hearst Corporation

01-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think John Wayne was 6'4", if that was his claim. He towered over everyone in his movies. I wouldn't be surprised if Desi Arnaz wore shoes that added height, although that looks like a 6 and a half inch height difference, if my math is correct.

01-09-2009, 10:09 PM	#7
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Yeah, I think 6'4" is very likely. I am having a ball reading the comments on that website! Some people just insist he was 6'2" or whatever. I have posted a few times. Look for "Tony G." and check my Dec. 23 post in which I have a link to photos.