Top 50 Best Tallest Actors Of All Time [2025]

The effortlessly charming and talented Clint Eastwood is one of the most successful film personalities of all time. He is an actor, director, producer, and composer. After having gained recognition with the Western television series Rawhide, he was seen in popular cult films such as the Dollars Trilogy and the Dirty Harry franchise.

These roles, along with plenty of other characters that he played in a multitude of Western flicks, turned him into a cultural icon of masculinity. The legend continues to direct and act in movies; still looking as badass as ever.

Ben Affleck is a competent actor and filmmaker who has contributed to the movie-making industry for over three decades now. A recipient of two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, he has been seen in motion pictures such as Mallrats, Dazed and Confused, The Town, Gone Girl, The Accountant, and Pearl Harbor, to name a few.

He has also directed critically acclaimed feature films such as Argo and Gone Baby Gone.

Sacha Baron Cohen is one of the most talented tall men to make it to our piece today. Not only is he a successful actor but he is also a skilled director and screenwriter.

He is famous for his outstanding creation and portrayal of satirical characters such as Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Aladeen. He has been seen in motion pictures such as The Dictator, Borat, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Hugo, and The Trial of the Chicago 7, to name a few.

Tim Robbins was seen playing several film and television roles before he shot to fame with the release of the masterpiece The Shawshank Redemption. The film brought him a well-deserved fame.

The actor has taken home an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards for his roles in titles such as The Player and Mystic River. Robbins has always been talked about because of his unquestionable height.

Ever since he decided to pursue acting at the age of 12, his tall frame has played a part in helping him realize his dream.

Recipient of a Golden Globe Award, Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, Hugh Jackman shot to fame after having portrayed the character of Wolverine in the X-Men series of feature films.

He has been a part of films belonging to different genres throughout his career. Some of his most popular credits include Kate & Leopold, The Prestige, Prisoners, Logan, The Greatest Showman, and The Front Runner among others.

Bo Burnham, is a comedian, singer, musician, actor, filmmaker, and poet. We are compelled to mention that he kick-started his career on YouTube in 2006, and that his videos have garnered over 543 million views so far.

He has participated in the critically acclaimed comedy thriller film Promising Young Woman. Bo made his debut as a writer and director with the coming-of-age drama Eighth Grade.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is a former governor of California and bodybuilder, is one of the most popular action stars to have ever rocked the silver screen. Named by Time magazine in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world on two separate occasions.

He has been seen in well-regarded film projects such as Predator, Total Recall, Jingle All the Way, Kindergarten Cop, True Lies, and the massively successful Terminator series. The actor has won one Primetime Emmy Award and several nominations for Saturn Award.

Liam Neeson is arguably the most popular actor from Northern Ireland to make it to Hollywood. The acclaimed film star has received nominations for an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Tony Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards throughout his career.

He continues to do action roles and has made a name for himself by appearing in popular feature films such as Non-Stop and the Taken series. Neeson's acting peaked when he portrayed the main lead in Steven Spielberg's award-winning classic Schindler's List.

Danny Lebern Glover is an actor, film director, and political activist who has featured in a number of box office hits throughout his immensely successful film career. Best known for playing the role of Roger Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon series of films, he is usually seen signing projects keeping his comfort level in mind.

The actor has played an important part in motion pictures such as Predator 2, Operation Dumbo Drop, The Color Purple, To Sleep with Anger, Angels in the Outfield, Jumanji: The Next Level, and Shooter, to name a few.

Donald Sutherland made his screen debut by playing a minor role in an unpopular television show Studio 4. However, in a career spanning over six decades now, he has gone on to establish himself as one of the most respected screen actors working today.

Known for his sharp acting skills and height, the actor has made a name for himself by playing dark characters on celluloid. Needless to mention, his tall stature and commanding voice make him a perfect screen villain.

He has won a plethora of awards throughout his career. In fact, several media outlets have called him one of the best actors to have never won an Academy Award.

Idris Elba is one of the most prolific mainstream performers to make it to our list. Known for playing a significant role on the television show The Wire and Luther, the talented film star has been seen in feature films such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, American Gangster, and Beasts of No Nation, to name a few.

He has been nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film four times (winning one). The Mountain Between Us star has also received five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award.

Elba found a place in Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016. In 2021, he was seen playing the role of a mercenary in the popular film The Suicide Squad. Before that, he made a mark playing the antagonist in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.

John Arthur Lithgow has been a fantastic performer on stage, in films, and on television. He is one of the most prolific actors working today. The actor has been inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame and has also been a recipient of two Golden Globe Awards, six Primetime Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Tony Awards, respectively.

He is one of the few actors to have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

We sure have loved seeing John Krasinski play the admirable and goofy Jim Halpert in the amazing sitcom The Office. However, the actor has gone on to demonstrate that he is much more than that.

Today, he can be seen writing, directing, and starring in critically and commercially acclaimed motion pictures and television shows. His television and film credits include projects such as A Quiet Place franchise, Jack Ryan, and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, to name a few.

In 2017, the actor directed and co-wrote the critically and commercially successful full-length feature A Quiet Place. He also played a vital role in it. 

Only the fifth actor ever to have portrayed Jack Ryan, Krasinski made his anticipated debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2022.

He was seen playing the role of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Jeff Goldblum has been seen in some of the biggest box office hits of his time. He has appeared in motion pictures such as Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Independence Day, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Independence Day: Resurgence among others.

The Big Chill star won a Saturn Award for Best Actor for his strong performance in David Cronenberg's The Fly.

The witty Will Ferrell first made a name for himself by appearing as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the mid-1990s.

The actor has played a key role in feature films such as Elf, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Kicking & Screaming, Land of the Lost, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and Semi-Pro, to name a few. He is 191 centimetres tall.

The enigmatic Alexander Skarsgård began acting at the tender age of 7. However, he quit performing within a few years to serve in the Swedish military.

After making his much-awaited comeback to the movies, he was seen in film and television projects such as Zoolander, Generation Kill, True Blood, Melancholia, Battleship, Godzilla vs. Kong, Long Shot, The Legend of Tarzan, and Big Little Lies.

Further fame and critical acclaim followed as he impressed the viewers and critics alike with his adroit roleplay in The Northman.

Tyler Perry is not only among the richest people in the entertainment industry but he is also among the tallest names in Hollywood. His tall frame is substantiated by the fact that he is one of the most respected and successful producers working anywhere in the world today.

He made it to Time's list of the 100 most influential people in 2020. Perry was recently seen in the Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Jonah Hill film Don't Look Up.

One of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is known to his fans worldwide as "The Rock."  Among the highest-paid actors in the world, films starring him have gone on to do a business of over $3.5 billion in North America, and over $10.5 billion at the global ticket counters.

The star has been seen in popular motion pictures such as Rampage, San Andreas, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Hercules, Fast Five, The Game Plan, Central Intelligence, and Red Notice, to name a few.

He recently appeared in the DC cinematic universe playing the role of Black Adam.

Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is known for appearing in big-ticket motion pictures, as well as in independent projects. The actor has gone on to make his presence felt in both American and British films.

He has been nominated for a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, respectively. He can be seen in titles such as Mad Max: Fury Road, Those Who Wish Me Dead, and Warm Bodies among others.

Chris Hemsworth has been on a constant rise at the box office ever since he started portraying Thor in the Thor series of blockbuster motion pictures. However, the tall and handsome film star first started to grab eyeballs after having played Kim Hyde in the hit Australian television series Home and Away.

Among the highest-paid actors in the world today, he has also been seen in feature films such as Extraction, Snow White and the Huntsman, and The Cabin in the Woods, to name a few.

Vincent Philip D'Onofrio is an actor, director, and producer who has been involved in over 100 television and film projects throughout his career. He has been seen playing both the supporting and leading characters, and has received a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Saturn Awards.

He has appeared in film and television projects such as Full Metal Jacket, Men in Black, Men in Black: The Series, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Cell, and Jurassic World, to name a few.

Tom Hiddleston appeared in a handful of television movies and shows before making it big in Hollywood. He shot to fame after having portrayed the character of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, such as Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

He reprised his role in the Disney+ series, Loki. The show was praised by critics for its concept of time.

Known for his towering height and slender frame, James Oliver Cromwell has been making his presence felt in the entertainment industry for over four decades now. He reportedly shot to fame after becoming the tallest actor ever to be nominated for an Academy Award.

He has been seen in motion pictures such as Star Trek: First Contact, Babe, The Green Mile, Spider-Man 3, L. A. Confidential, Space Cowboys, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and The Queen, to name a few.

That said, the actor's height had become a problem at the beginning of his career for he was ignored by several filmmakers for apparently being too tall for his own good.

The sharp-looking and tall Paul Bettany was first seen on the television show Wycliffe. He is famous for playing Vision and voicing J. A. R. V. I. S. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, such as Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, and Avengers: Infinity War.

For his performance in the miniseries WandaVision, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

Stephen John Fry played an uncredited role in the popular 1981 feature film Chariots of Fire. Over time, turned out to be a prominent figure in British cinema. The actor gained recognition during the 1980s for his various comedic sketches.

He has been seen in motion pictures such as Wilde (in which he played his idol Oscar Wilde), Gosford Park, V for Vendetta, Love & Friendship, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, and The Hobbit series.

We'd like to mention the fact that he has hosted the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) 12 times between 2001 and 2017, which is quite an honor in itself.

Armie Hammer may have grown around wealth but he has always wanted to become an actor. One of the tallest and most controversial men in Hollywood today, he has been seen in films such as Billy: The Early Years, The Social Network, The Lone Ranger, J. Edgar, Call Me by Your Name, and The Man From U. N. C. L. E., to name a few.

For his commendable character projection in The Social Network, he won the Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Chevy Chase has been making his lively presence felt in the entertainment industry for over four decades now. Our readers would be surprised to know that he was born into a prominent family and tried plenty of other jobs before finally setting down to act.

He has featured in five National Lampoon's Vacation films and has been a part of other titles such as Foul Play and Modern Problems. Also, he served as one of the hosts at the Academy Awards in 1987 and 1988.

David Kenneth Harbour may have been a part of the entertainment industry for over two decades now, but he perhaps gained prominence after appearing as Jim Hopper in the Netflix science fiction drama series Stranger Things.

For his performance in the show, he received a Critics' Choice Television Award in 2018. Furthermore, he also received Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for the same.

The outspoken Vincent Anthony Vaughn is a reputed actor, screenwriter, and comedian. Before he shot to fame with the comedy-drama film Swingers, he was seen playing minor roles on television.

He has been seen in motion pictures such as Rudy, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Wedding Crashers, The Break-Up, Hacksaw Ridge, The Internship, and Brawl in Cell Block 99, among others.

When it comes to his stint on television, the tall man has appeared in shows such as True Detective, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and F is for Family.

One of the most talented and dependable tall performers to make it to our list, Jason Segel shot to fame after playing the much-loved character of Marshall Eriksen in the smash-hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

The actor has since appeared in several popular motion pictures, such as Sex Tape, Knocked Up, Despicable Me, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, I Love You, Man, Bad Teacher, The Muppets, Windfall, and Jeff, Who Lives at Home.

He has won a ASCAP award for Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Also, Segel garnered critical acclaim for his diligent character projection in the comedy drama series Shrinking.

Randy Quaid has made a name for himself by playing a role in both serious and light-hearted projects. The actor has been nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award for his fantastic character projection in the film The Last Detail.

The Midnight Express star was also nominated for an Emmy Award for his adroit portrayal of United States President Lyndon Johnson in LBJ: The Early Years.

The brilliant Bill Skarsgård found fame after portraying Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the supernatural horror film It and its sequel, It Chapter Two. Aside from the aforementioned flicks, the actor has also made an appearance in feature films such as Simple Simon, The Divergent Series: Allegiant, Atomic Blonde, Nine Days, and Villains, to name a few.

He has also starred in two horror shows, namely Hemlock Grove and Castle Rock.

James Brolin is a notable figure in the American Film Industry. Not only is he an actor but he is also equally adept at directing and producing films. He has appeared in over 100 films and television shows throughout his career, and has been a recipient of two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award.

Some of his television and film projects are Hotel, Marcus Welby, M. D., Life in Pieces, Skyjacked, Traffic, and Westworld, to name a few.

Lee Pace was first seen on the television show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2002. He is best known for playing Thranduil the Elvenking in The Hobbit trilogy of acclaimed feature films.

He is also known for having appeared as Ronan the Accuser in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; a role that he reprised in Captain Marvel as well. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance in Pushing Daisies.

Joel Edward McHale is a multi-talented addition to our list. Not only is he an actor but he is also a superb comedian, writer, producer, and television host. Known for hosting The Soup, he has made his presence felt in various television and film projects since the beginning of his career.

His most notable television and movie credits include Community, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, Open Season 2, Ted, The Happytime Murders, and The Great Indoors.

Joshua David Duhamel is an actor who started his career as a fashion model. After having signed a number of modeling assignments, he made his debut on television with All My Children.

The actor went on to play a part in the television shows such as Las Vegas and Battle Creek. He has also been seen in popular feature films such as Transformers: The Last Knight, Life as We Knot It, When in Rome, Safe Haven, New Year's Eve, and You're Not You among others.

Liam Hemsworth made his television debut on the show Home and Away. He is known to have played a role in the soap opera Neighbours and the children's television series The Elephant Princess as well.

When it comes to American feature films, the actor has appeared in titles such as The Last Song, The Dressmaker, Independence Day: Resurgence, The Duel, Triangle, and The Hunger Games franchise.

He also starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in the second installment of The Expendables franchise.

Zachary Levi participated in a handful of television movies before making it to the movies. He first rose to prominence after playing the role of Chuck Bartowski in a series of the same title.

Soon into his career, he gained further fame after headlining the superhero comedy feature film Shazam!. He has also been a part of other popular motion pictures such as Thor: The Dark World and Thor: Ragnarok.

That said, you can catch him delivering one of the better performances of his career in the 2021 film American Underdog.

Brad Garrett started his career as a stand-up comedian. Since he was a successful stand-up comedian during the early 1980s, he was able to work it to his advantage. Needless to say, he soon started appearing in films and on television.

His first major television role was in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. Garrett has been seen in feature films such as Gleason, A Bug's Life, Casper, Stuart Little 2, and An Extremely Goofy Movie, among others.

Jared Tristan Padalecki is a 193-centimeter tall American actor who was first seen in the 1999 feature film A Little Inside. He grew up in Texas and shot to fame in the early 2000s after having played a major character in the television show Gilmore Girls.

He was also seen appearing in motion pictures such as New York Minute and House of Wax. However, Padalecki is best known for portraying Sam Winchester confidently in the television series Supernatural.

Matthew Lyn Lillard is an actor, comedian, director, and producer who was first seen in the 1990 flick Ghoulies Go to College.

He made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age drama Fat Kid Rules the World, and has been seen as an actor in motion pictures such as Scream, Home Run Showdown, Return to Nim's Island, The Descendants, Trouble with the Curve, Twin Peaks: The Return, and Match.

A huge fan of actor Heath Ledger, Jacob Elordi is arguably the most inexperienced actor to make it to our list. But, that is only because he is relatively new to the scene.

Best known for portraying Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth teen film franchise backed by Netflix, he is about 196 centimeters tall. That said, he has also appeared in the series Euphoria and in the erotic psychological thriller Deep Water.

Jason Momoa made his acting debut on the television show Baywatch in the late 1990s. He found fame after playing a ruthless warrior in the blockbuster HBO series Game of Thrones.

His muscular build and height made him the perfect man to play the role. The actor headlines the Aquaman series of popular feature films, and was also seen playing the antagonist in 2023's Fast X.

Momoa is so tall that it makes his bodyguards look funny around him.

Rory McCann is a Scottish actor who rose to prominence after playing Sandor "The Hound" Clegane in the globally popular HBO series Game of Thrones. The insanely tall actor also went on to play the villain in the adventure comedy flick Jumanji: The Next Level.

He has been seen in feature films such as Hot Fuzz, Clash of the Titans, The Crew, and XXX: Return of Xander Cage, to name a few. However, his adroit character projection in Game of Thrones is what brought him fame.

Dave Bautista was a popular World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar before he started trying his luck in the movies. Better known for playing the character of "Drax the Destroyer" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the tall entertainer has participated in popular feature films such as The Man with the Iron Fists, Riddick, Blade Runner 2049, Army of the Dead, Spectre, Dune, and Stuber.

Of late, he's been seen marking his presence in titles such as Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and Knock at the Cabin.

John Corbett was a highly talked about personality during the start of his career. This wasn't only because of his tall frame but also because of his looks. Known to have been a casanova in his prime, he has been seen in television projects such as Northern Exposure, Sex and the City, United States of Tara, and Parenthood, to name a few.

When it comes to the movies, we can catch him in flicks such as Raising Helen, The Messengers, Sex and the City 2, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Ramona & Beezus, and To All the Boys film trilogy.

James D'Arcy, born Simon Richard D'Arcy, is a proficient screen performer who is known for having appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Agent Carter, and in the global blockbuster Avengers: Endgame.

The actor started his career by playing a minor role in television shows such as Silent Witness and Dalziel and Pascoe. However, he has also gone on to make his presence felt in popular mainstream projects such as Dunkirk, Cloud Atlas, and Hitchcock.

Joe Manganiello began his career by portraying Flash Thompson in Sam Raimi's globally popular flick, titled Spider-Man.

However, he tasted success in the true sense of the word while playing werewolf Alcide Herveaux in five seasons of the HBO series True Blood.

Over time, the actor started to make his unmistakable presence felt in features such as Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL, Pee-wee's Big Holiday, Sabotage, and Rampage.

Aside from acting, Joe has also tried his hands at writing and directing. While he became a published author in 2013, he also went on to make his directorial debut with the documentary feature La Bare the following year.

Stefan Kapičić is a Serbian actor who found fame after having been a part of both the installments of the Deadpool franchise. A member of the Council for the Film Industry of Montenegro, he has appeared in motion pictures and television projects such as The Brothers Bloom, Čarlston za Ognjenku, Bićemo prvaci sveta, Better Call Saul, and Love, Death & Robots.

He got married to Croatian actress Ivana Horvat in 2017.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to assert that Joonas Viljami Suotamo's unbelievable height led to him being cast in the massively popular Star Wars series of contemporary feature films. The Finnish screen actor, who happened to be a professional basketball player, managed to attract the attention of the viewers after having played the role of Chewbacca in the Star Wars saga.

Needless to say, he has been seen in Star Wars films, such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.