Kevin Hart’s Height: How Tall Is the Comedian Compared to The Rock Dwayne Johnson?

How Tall is Kevin Hart? Kevin Hart’s height is 1.57 meters (5ft 2 inches). This makes him a foot shorter than Dwayne Johnson who is 1.96 meters (6ft 4inches) tall. Kevin Hart is also five inches shorter than his 5-foot-7 wife, Eniko Parrish

Being of small stature or average height does not mean you cannot stand tall in other ways. Kevin Hart’s height in his career is a testament to this. When the name Kevin Hart is mentioned, what comes to mind is the picture or thought of a successful actor, comedian, writer, and producer, who is currently taking the world of standup comedy and acting by storm.

Not only is he popular but also amongst the high-earning entertainers at the moment. However, it wasn’t always easy and rosy for this established and accomplished standup comedian. In fact, he was always shunned, sidelined, and mocked due to his less-than-average height. But this did not kill his morale or make him feel any less-of-a-man.

Dwayne Johnson Is a Foot Taller than the Famous Comedian

While Kevin is only a few inches taller than 5ft, Dwayne Johnson is 1.96 meters (6ft 4inches) tall; which means that the former wrestler who has now become one of the biggest earners in the movie industry is as much as a foot taller than Kevin Hart who has co-starred with The Rock in a handful of popular movies in recent years.

Standing at the height of 1.63 meters (5ft 2 in) in an industry dominated by much taller people like Dwayne isn’t easy. In fact, just featuring among them is an outstanding achievement. Lil Kev as he is popularly known, acknowledged that he was vertically challenged from an early age. This probably made him work twice as hard so as to compensate for his height deficiency.

Thankfully, his good sense of humour and natural abilities as an entertainer have always set him apart even in a crowd of other talented comedians. This possibly explains why some people prefer to call him “Kevin Hart headshot.” Kevin’s height has always been a hot topic of discussion as people want to know more about this little heavyweight who can take down giants. Owing to his ever-growing popularity despite his small height, Kevin is always featured in talk shows, movies, and is a regular face of entertainment magazines.

The Height Difference Between Kevin Hart and The Rock Makes Them One of the Finest Double Act In the Movie Industry

Kevin Hart is undoubtedly one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians at the moment; just as Dwayne Johnson is a popular demand among producers and directors. Looking at what the two have been able to accomplish together in the last few years, it is apparent that Kevin Hart’s height is not a true representation of his high-flying career that makes him stand taller than most people.

While the difference in Dwayne and Kevin’s height makes them an odd pair, they make an interesting double act that people find incredibly entertaining. The two have not only been seen in popular movies but have engaged in several promotional interviews and hosted events like the 2016 MTV Movie Awards.

Their popular movies include Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), and Central Intelligence (2016). All of these movies performed well at the box office, respectively grossing $759.9 million, $800.1 million, $962.1 million, and $217 million.

Kevin and Dwayne often make jest of their physique, with the former once asserting that tall people are stupid. But then, whatever they have said about their height is for amusement, it is clear they both have mutual respect and admiration for each other.

The Comedian Is One of the Most Accomplished, Shortest Men In Hollywood

More than being a comedian and an actor, Kevin Hart is also a producer and a writer. In a career that began in 2001, he has been able to establish himself as one of the most accomplished entertainers in Hollywood. He has been nominated for over 60 prestigious awards out of which he has won a handful, including several People’s Choice Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and what have you.

Given that, and the fact that he has remained relevant in a career that has spanned two decades, it is clear Kevin Hart is one of the most accomplished, shortest men in Hollywood. He ranks among the likes of Tom Cruise and Al Pacino who have been able to not only thrive in an industry where having a good height is regarded as an advantage but have enjoyed tremendous success thereof.

Compared to Tom Cruise and Al Pacino who are possibly the most accomplished short men in the business, Kevin Hart is still shorter. Cruise and Pacino are both 1.7 meters (5.58 feet) tall, slightly above an inch taller than the comic. This begs the question – are there famous Hollywood figures who are shorter than Kevin Hart?

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Is Kevin Hart The Shortest Actor In Hollywood?

Despite being short, the comedian is super tall when it comes to his career attainments. He pegs his success to role models such as Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, and Bill Cosby who are all taller than him. Considering how far he has gone with his career, it is easy to see why his name is the first to pop up whenever one thinks of short celebrities in Hollywood.

There is no denying he is a short man, but there are several celebrities who are almost as tall as he is; they include Michael J. Fox, Tom Hollander, Set Green, and Joe Pesci. These fellows are all 5 feet 4 inches tall.

Also, Kevin Hart isn’t the shortest man in Hollywood. To the best of our knowledge, that honour goes to Danny DeVito who is 4 feet 10 inches tall. Kevin is also a bit shorter than David Faustino, Nathan McMullen, and Martin Scorsese who are all 5 feet 3 inches.

Hollywood Celebrities Taller Than Kevin Hart Hollywood Celebrities Taller Than Kevin Hart
Seth Green – 5 feet 4 inches

Danny DeVito – 4 feet 10 inches

Michael J. Fox – 5 feet 4 inches

Martin Scorsese – 5 feet 3 inches

Tom Hollander – 5 feet 4 inches

Nathan McMullen – 5 feet 3 inches

Joe Pesci – 5 feet 4 inches

David Faustino – 5 feet 3 inches

Has His Height Hindered His Career in Any Way?

As far as we can tell, Kevin Hart’s height has not limited his career in any significant way. If anything, it has been a blessing made manifest in the several successful movies wherein he co-starred alongside The Rock. While he is now one of the most successful stand-up comedians cum actors, the journey hasn’t been an easy one for Kevin.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1979, Kevin Darnell Hart was brought up by Nancy Hart, a single mum who played a leading role in his career. His dad Henry Robert Witherspoon never actively participated in his upbringing. Being a drug addict, the man was never at home: he was always either locked up in jail or looking for his next fix.

Hart schooled in George Washington High School, Northeast Philadelphia, and later proceeded to Temple University where he studied for about two years. Thereafter, he attended a community college in New York City where he graduated after two years. After completing college, he worked as a shoe salesman in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Nonetheless, his passion for comedy and desire to make it big in the real world saw him pursue a career in standup comedy. Like other artists, he started by performing at comedy nights and contests held in the local amateur clubs. His’ wasn’t an instant success. In fact, he was regularly mocked and ignored due to his height. But his perseverance, ambition, and hard work finally paid off, and he broke into the limelight.

Kevin Hart’s Height Compared to His Wife, Eniko Parish

The comedian had a long-term romance with Eniko Parrish before they got engaged in August 2014, on Eniko’s thirtieth birthday. They subsequently got married in August 2016 and have been together ever since. She is roughly 2 inches taller than the actor as her height measures 1.68 meters (5ft 6inches). 

Apart from his first wife Torrei Hart who is only 1.57 meters (5ft 2inches), Kevin has largely been with beautiful and much taller romantic partners. He has dated models that have heights exceeding 5ft 11 inches. But this doesn’t make Hart feel any less of a man. In fact, he seems to enjoy every moment of it.

Knowing that his height leaves much to be desired, the comedian regularly works out to keep fit and maintain a bodyweight that complements his size.

Jonathan Dez
Jonathan Dezhttps://heightline.com/
Jonathan is a celebrity and showbiz news enthusiast with a passion for Broadway and Netflix. When he’s not writing, he’s probably going on about an upcoming movie

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