Robert Downey Jr. Height: How Tall is Robert Downey Jr.?
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor known for playing Tony Stark in Iron Man and the Avengers films. He won Actor in a Supporting Role for Oppenheimer at the 2024 Academy Awards, after an earlier Academy Award nomination for Chaplin.
Height source: IMDb biography · Verified 2026-09-27
Reporting note: IMDb lists Downey at 5'8" (1.73 m). No official personal measurement is public, so treat this as a reported comparison value.
Robert Downey Jr. Height: Quick Facts
Robert Downey Jr.'s Height in Context
Marvel credits, costumes and promotional imagery do not provide a verified personal measurement for Downey. This page uses IMDb’s reported 173 cm figure for comparison and does not treat the relative height of co-stars or camera framing as evidence.
Robert Downey Jr. Height vs Average
How does Robert Downey Jr.'s height of 5'8" compare to real-world averages?
| Comparison | Height | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Downey Jr. | 5'8" (173 cm) | — |
| Global average (men) | 5'7" (171 cm) | +2 cm |
| USA average (men) | 5'9" (175 cm) | -2 cm |
| Average actor | 5'10" (178 cm) | -5 cm |
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These celebrities are within a few centimetres of Robert Downey Jr.'s height of 5'8".
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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Downey Jr.'s Height
How tall is Robert Downey Jr.?
Robert Downey Jr. is 5'8" tall, which equals 173 centimetres, 1.73 metres, or approximately 68 inches. This measurement is sourced from IMDb biography and was last verified on 2026-09-27.
Which Marvel character did Robert Downey Jr. play?
He played Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, in the Marvel films.
What did Robert Downey Jr. win an Oscar for?
Downey won Actor in a Supporting Role for Oppenheimer at the 2024 Academy Awards. The 2023 date is the film's release year, not the award ceremony year.
Is Robert Downey Jr. tall?
Robert Downey Jr. is considered average height. They stand Within 5 cm of the global average for men (5'7"), which means they are close to the typical height for their gender worldwide.
How does Robert Downey Jr.'s height compare to the average?
The global average height for men is approximately 5'7" (171 cm). Robert Downey Jr. at 5'8" (173 cm) is 2 cm taller than the worldwide average. Compared to the US average of 5'9" (175 cm), Robert Downey Jr. is 2 cm shorter.
How can I compare Robert Downey Jr.'s height visually?
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