I have compiled this list of shortest leading men actors using published height records and confidence labels rather than repeating unsourced numbers. Heights vary between sources, so I show the figure used and note where the record comes from.
This page was last checked in 2026, and each entry connects the actor's height with documented career information rather than ranking people by appearance.
Quick summary
- Warwick Davis is listed at 3 ft 6 in (107 cm), reported by IMDb and biographical references.
- The list includes actors with major leading roles and widely published height records.
- Confidence labels separate documented listings from reported figures.
Warwick Davis
Warwick Davis height is listed as 3 ft 6 in (107 cm), with the figure reported by IMDb's biography listing. I classify this as Reported because it comes from a public biographical source rather than a primary measurement record.
Davis is known for leading roles including Willow and Leprechaun, along with appearances in Star Wars and Harry Potter productions.
| Detail | Record |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 ft 6 in (107 cm) |
| Confidence | Reported |
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito height is commonly listed as 4 ft 10 in (147 cm). Biography.com and IMDb both publish this figure, making it a Reported record rather than a documented measurement.
His acting career includes the television series Taxi, film work such as Twins, and his long-running role on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Source note
Celebrity height figures often circulate without original records. I keep the confidence label visible when the source is a published biography.
Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage height is listed as 4 ft 4 in (132 cm) by IMDb's biography listing. I mark this as Reported because public databases and biographies provide the figure.
Dinklage became widely recognized through The Station Agent and Game of Thrones, where his performances earned major awards recognition.
Michael J. Anderson
Michael J. Anderson height is listed as 3 ft 7 in (109 cm) by IMDb and other biographical references. This is a Reported figure based on published actor information.
Anderson is recognized for roles including The Man from Another Place in Twin Peaks and Samson in Carnivàle.
3 ft 7 in
Reported height record for Michael J. Anderson
Verne Troyer
Verne Troyer height is listed as 2 ft 8 in (81 cm) in published biographical records. I label this as Reported because the figure comes from public profiles and interviews.
Troyer was known internationally for playing Mini-Me in Austin Powers and also worked as an actor and stunt performer.
Career highlights
- Austin Powers film series role
- Long career in film and television
Source limitation
- No primary measurement record publicly available
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci height is listed as 5 ft 4¼ in (163 cm) by IMDb's biography record. I classify this as Reported, as it is a published entertainment reference.
Pesci's leading and supporting performances include Goodfellas and My Cousin Vinny, and he received an Academy Award for his role in Goodfellas.
