Russell Crowe's height? He's on stilts!!!

Ah, the illusion of the big screen. An alert BHP reader sent on this little item which was published by Cinema.com in December 2000 about Russell Crowe's height:

Heart-throb actor RUSSELL CROWE wears special shoes which make him look taller - and help him to keep his action hero image.
The GLADIATOR star was reported to have taken off his unique footwear at a hollywood bash hosted by producer JERRY BRUCKHEIMER - and swiftly shrunk in size.
Onlookers revealed the host elbowed Crowe and muttered, "Put your shoes on, you're blowing your image."

IMDB.com height: 5' 11"!

BHP estimate: 5'8"

Noggin size: Rockmelon, mate!

What readers say:
russel crowe 591/4--Master Chief

Matthew McConaughey grows like a weed!

NEWS FLASH: Actor grows taller!

I spotted Matthew McConaughey not too long ago, and he was 5'11" tall! Funny, years ago when I was an extra on the film The Newton Boys, Mathew McConaughey sauntered up to the dinner wagon. He was at best 5'6" tall! And that's generous! I've seen Sandra Bullock more than once and she ain't tall--5'5". Has McConaughey's celebrity height suddenly increased in a 30ish growth spurt or are film star McConaughey's boots filled with new lifts? What do you think, my tall bubba?

NOTE: I don't know what Sandra Bullock and MM have on their feet in this photo! Special height growing shoes from the Amazon?

IMDB.com lists him at 6' tall!

America's Most Tiny!

OK, John Walsh of America's Most Wanted has done great things for our nation. But I saw him in person: He's 5'4" tall!

Melon size: Kiwano.

What's bigger: Corey or a picnic table?

Answer: Feldman, but not by much!

Eighties teen star Corey Feldman arrived at an odd screening of The Goonies in a cave near Austin, Texas, a few years back and proved why his career is so short on hits. His noggin, however, was much smaller than expected. Film fans got a sticker that listed Corey's height as 5'10" tall and weight at 120 lbs.

BHP guess: 5'3" tall!

Noggin: grapefruit.


What our readers say:

Youre right about the Corey Feldman being tiny. Standing beside Dustin diamon in Dickie Roberts he looked about 4ft 5, never mind 5ft 4! --Anonymous

this site is really funny. the comments or headlines crack me up!!! The Corey Feldman one is serious humor. --Stacey

Is Dog the Bounty Hunter a puppy?

A READER WRITES:
Last October we ate dinner at a downtown restaurant in Austin, Texas. I saw Duane "Dog" Chapman the bounty hunter sitting down. You could tell he was really small. In the booth, he looked like a little kid. His arms and legs were very small. He had a big head, too, and his mullet was flowing like silk in the wind. Although he was sitting down, I guessed his height to be 5’4” tall to 5’6” tall. – G in Austin

Sandra Bullock, William Shatner and Candice Bergen sititng in a tree...

Don't mean to rag on Sandra Bullock, but I was on the set of Miss Congeniality in Austin way back when and saw her, Candice Bergen and William Shatner standing side by side on the stage. All three were pretty close in height and all quite SHORT. What are the official listings for supposed 5'7 1/2" Sandy's pals? Petite Bergen says she's 5'7 1/2" and Capt. Kirk claims 5"9' 1/2!!!

BHP height guess for all three: 5'5".

Melon size: Bullock-cantaloupe, Bergen-muskmelon, Shatner-watermelon.

Taking the late night talk show fall!

Ten ways they fool us on guest height:

1. Wearing boots. These add two inches to celebrity height.
2. Putting lifts in the tall star's boots. Right, Hugh Jackman?
3. By walking slowly (Josh Lucas didn't and fell on Conan once).
4. Ring around the desk. Shorter hosts like 5'9" Jay Leno stand on a tall spot, while 6'4" Conan O'Brien stands at a low point.
5. Leaning waaaaay over to shake less-tall celebrities' hands.
6. Having non-tall stars sitting when camera cuts to them.
7. Very low chair--Conan's knees must be sore!
8. Never show guests' feet. Hide the boots and stiletto heels.
9. By lying about the host's height. Conan is described as a giant. Jay as being "tall." Right. And I'm in the NBA.
10. Just plain lying.