The Austrian-American actor, businessman, film producer, and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is a man of many credits. From starting bodybuilding at fourteen to eventually winning seven Mr. Olympia titles, “The Running Man” never failed to impress. Even at 75, “Arnie” keeps achieving feats that many of his contemporaries fail.
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People say to set heights more than what you see around. Arnold did the same! Undoubtedly, his height of achievements stands tall, but it’s Arnold’s real height that sometimes takes the attention away.
Is Arnold Schwarzenegger really that tall?
Arnold’s fans always appreciate his hard work and dedication. A man of indomitable spirit, Arnold never shies away from trying new things.
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – OCTOBER 21: Arnold Schwarzenegger attends the Press Conference & Red Carpet Event of “Terminator Dark Fate” in Seoul at IFC Mall on October 21, 2019, in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
For the past 45 years, Arnold’s height has been one of the most contentious topics, resulting in countless debates. Does he truly stand at 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm), as he once claimed?
Raising doubt on Arnold’s real height, one fan commented, “I always do a doubletake when I see photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger looking like an 8-year-old child when standing between Wilt Chamberlain and Andre, the Giant on the Conan the Destroyer set.”
I always do a doubletake when I see photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger looking like an 8-year-old child when standing between Wilt Chamberlain and Andre the Giant on the Conan the Destroyer set. pic.twitter.com/ZNH4D6z5iW
— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) August 22, 2022
Well, there are some interesting takes. Sparking a discussion, fans step up on Twitter to share their insights on Arnold’s actual height. Recounting an old encounter, one fan confessed how his friend’s mum said he was “way shorter than you’d have thought.”
A friend’s parents were in LA for a celeb wedding (old family friend of theirs) in 1989/1990ish and Arnie got into the lift with them at their hotel one day. My friends mum (who was about 4’10” in heels) reported back to us that he was “way shorter than you’d have thought”.
— Scott McLellan (@Coyltonian) August 23, 2022
The opinions contradict, while some say that he is a “six-footer” and has the built of an “oak tree.”
I've been in a room with Arnold and he's not as short as some people think he is but not a giant, either. I think he's a six footer who's just built like an oak tree.
— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) August 22, 2022
Another Arnold fan stepped in to share his experience.
When Schwarzenegger was govr of CA, my brother was stationed at an army base there. He had an opportunity to meet the then-govr face-to-face. My bro was surprised that they were both about the same height, 5’10”. He also said that Schwarzenegger was great to engage w/ in person.
— Samantha Cline (@SamClineDesigns) August 22, 2022
Countering the 5’10” argument, one fan was quick to draw his height comparison with Hollywood superstar Stallone. Substantiating his take, the fan was quick to point out that Arnold is “significantly taller.”
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Nah, look at photos of him standing next to the genuinely 5'8"-5'9" Stallone and he's always significantly taller.
— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) August 22, 2022
Tall or short? Does that really matter? Given that Arnie’s physique has been among the best bodies in town. And his achievements are countless. Compared to his real feats, Arnold’s real height is indeed “tiny.”
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