Since the release of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been consistently producing movies that have grossed billions at the box office. With a range of films, TV series, and web series slated for release in Phase Four of the MCU, there are hundreds of talented actors set to appear on the screen. Most of these actors are over 6 feet tall and overwhelm the audience with their sheer height. But who is the tallest actor in the MCU?
Chris Hemsworth, the dashing actor who plays Thor in the MCU, stands at a staggering height of 6 feet 3 inches. He made his debut in the MCU with the release of Thor in 2011. Thor made a total of $449 million in worldwide earnings. He has starred in numerous MCU movies including The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, and Avengers: Endgame.
When asked about reprising his role as Thor in the MCU, Chris Hemsworth said “I’ve done six or seven Thors? So maybe. As long as they’ll have me, I’ll turn up. But I feel like there might be waning, that kind of enthusiasm for me.”
After finishing the filming of the upcoming Thor movie, Chris Hemsworth published a post on Instagram saying “That’s a wrap on Thor: Love and Thunder, it’s also national don’t flex day so I thought this super relaxed photo was appropriate.”
He added “The film is bats*** crazy off the wall funny and might also pull a heartstring or two. Lots of love, lots of thunder! Thank you to all the cast and crew who made this another incredible Marvel journey. Buckle in, get ready, and see ya in cinemas!!”
Tom Hiddleston, the handsome actor who plays the trickster Loki, is 6 feet and 2 inches tall. The British actor is known for his devilish charm and comedic timing. As part of Phase Four of the MCU, Tom Hiddleston took on the role of the God of Mischief and starred in the TV series Loki. The Disney+ show aired on June 9, 2021, with the first season having 6 episodes. Recently, Tom Hiddleston was announced as the winner of the Best Actor in a Superhero Series award for Loki at the Critics Choice Super Awards.
Height Is Hard To Discern On-Screen
As one of the most loved villains of the MCU, Tom Hiddleston doesn’t cease to surprise his fans. People are often left gasping for air when they meet the star of Loki in real life. The British actor is often compared to his MCU co-star Chris Hemsworth.
He has towered over many of his fellow MCU stars including Charlie Cox, the actor playing the lead in Daredevil. Charlie Cox is 5 foot 10 inches tall and can seem significantly smaller when standing next to the Loki lead.
The hilarious star of Loki was discovered by Sir Kenneth Branagh, the director of Thor. After watching Tom Hiddleston enchant his audience during his performance in the stage adaption of Shakespeare’s Othello, Sir Kenneth Branagh invited Tom to audition.
Idris Elba, the seasoned actor who plays Heimdall in the MCU, has a height of 6 feet and 2 inches. Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard may look bigger on-screen when facing Loki but Idris and Tom are of the same height off camera.
Paul Bettany, the veteran actor who plays The Vision in the MCU is 6 feet and 3 inches. Although The Vision might appear meager facing supervillains such as Thanos, Paul Bettany is actually taller than his co-star Josh Brolin. Without the CGI, Josh Brolin, who plays Thanos, is 5 feet and 10 inches in real life.
The MCU Is Full Of Tall Actors
The MCU has made more than 25 movies for the silver screen. It has boosted the international careers of dozens of actors with its magnificent storytelling and incredible battle sequences.
Chris Evans, the charismatic actor who plays Captain America, is 6 feet tall. His amazing portrayal of Captain America is adored by millions of Marvel fans. The unforgettable performances of Chris Evans have made him a recurrent character in the MCU, appearing in blockbuster films such as Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Born in London, UK, Benedict Cumberbatch has a height of 6 feet. He plays the enigmatic sorcerer Doctor Strange in the MCU and has appeared in plenty of films including Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.
Benedict Cumberbatch is significantly taller than his fellow Marvel heroes Iron Man and Bruce Banner. Iron Man is played by Robert Downey Jr. who is 5 feet and 9 inches. Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner in the MCU, is 5 foot and 8 inches.
Who Is The Tallest MCU Actor?
At an astonishing height of 6 feet and 5 inches, the tallest MCU actor is Winston Duke. As the antagonist of Black Panther, Winston Duke has etched a niche for himself by playing M’Baku in the MCU. He will be reprising his role as M’Baku in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, set to release in 2022.
Winston Duke has a major advantage over his co-stars in Black Panther when it comes to height. Michael B. Jordon, the American actor who plays Erik Killmonger, is just about 6 feet tall. Chadwick Boseman, the late actor who played the lead in Black Panther, was also 6 feet tall.
Despite being taller than Michael B. Jordon and Chadwick Boseman in real life, Winston Duke does appear smaller in several scenes due to the cinematic angles involved in Black Panther.
As the tallest actor in the MCU, Winston Duke has appeared as M’Baku in Marvel films that include Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. His towering height and on-screen presence have helped him earn roles in Hollywood films such as Spenser Confidential and Nine Days.
