Brad Pitt Height – An Introduction

Recently, many Internet forums have hosted an array of deliberations and pondering concerning the Brad Pitt height disagreement. These Internet discussions seem to be enamored with the true height of movie superstar Brad Pitt. Despite the general knowledge that the Brad Pitt height is between 5′ 10″ and 6′ 0″, several forums continue to devote entire threads to the Brad Pitt height debate.

An indisputable fact is that many of the forum posters are very enthusiastic regarding their position on their Hollywood idol. The slinging of harsh words and criticism is certainly aimed at people who would attempt to disparage the name of Brad Pitt.

In order to resolve the Brad Pitt height mystery, some people have resorted to testing “scientific theories” to prove their point. One such fan posted pictures] and claims the standing near his co-actors and friends prove he is taller than 5′ 10″. Another claims they met Brad in person and they can tell he is not 5′ 10″ as they ‘eyeballed’ his height at least 6′.

This stirring dispute seems to have more practical use as fodder for the tabloids than it does for serious debate. It may be that Brad’s fanatical followers do not want him classified as an average height person, especially since according to United States Health statistics, the average American white male is 177 cm tall, which is 69.7 inches, or 5′ 9.7″ tall. That statistic would place Brad Pitt height in the average.

Aside from all the banter back and forth, there may be a plausible explanation to the Brad Pitt height debate. In 2004, while filming the movie Troy, Brad Pitt injured his Achilles tendon. According to news reports the injury forced a three-month postponement in shooting the final scenes of the film while he healed. It is rumored that after the accidental injury, Brad Pitt began wearing corrective shoes to protect his Achilles tendon from future damage. The ‘corrective shoes’ may include lifts that cause Brad to appear taller than he actually is.

Another explanation as to the Brad Pitt height deviations could be related to his perfect posture. There are many claims that his posture is so perfect as compared to others who slouch, that Brad appears taller, even when side-by-side with people of the same height.

Although these explanations and many less plausible ones may help to explain the Brad Pitt height debate, the only true source and real answer could be found through Brad himself. In the early 1990′s Brad listed his own height at 5′ 11″ in a teen magazine profile, and later a popular Internet movie database at 5′ 10 3/4″. Nevertheless his true measurement will without a doubt continue to be the subject of discourse among fans and consequently preserve the continued Brad Pitt height debate.