How tall is Chris Evans? Actor isn't tallest among star cast of MCU's Avengers franchise
Name | Christopher Robert Evans |
Date of Birth | June 13, 1981 |
Place of Birth | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
Age | 42 years (as of 2023) |
Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
Weight | 87 kg (191 lbs) |
Gender | Male |
Spouse | Alba Baptista |
Eye Color | Blue |
Net Worth | $110 million |
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Christopher Robert Evans, known as Chris Evans, is 6 ft (183 cm) tall, as per his IMDb profile.
The actor gained recognition for his captivating portrayals in superhero films while garnering admiration for his multifaceted and nuanced work in both dramatic and comedic roles.
Evans initiated his journey in the world of professional acting with appearances in television shows like 'Opposite Sex' in the year 2000. Afterward, he gained prominence through his roles in films like 'Not Another Teen Film', 'The Perfect Score', and 'London'.
However, it was his portrayal of the Human Torch in the movies 'Fantastic Four' and 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer' that catapulted him to fame during the 2000s. Evans also took on roles in various cinematic adaptations of graphic novels and comic books, featuring in films like 'Snowpiercer', 'Scott Pilgrim vs the World', and 'TMNT'.
His last portrayals in the superhero universe include 'Captain Marvel' and 'Avengers: Endgame' where he played Steve Rogers aka Captain America.
Who is the tallest actor in Avengers?
There's no doubt that 'The Avengers' franchise has been a turning point for Chris Evans, and his height of 6 ft (183 cm), makes him perfect for the role of Steve Rogers aka Captain America. However, he isn't the tallest among his castmates.
Paul Bettany, who was a part of 'Avengers: Infinity War' stands at 6 ft 3 in (190 cm), making him one of the tallest actors in the franchise. His character, Vision's storyline concluded twice within the movie. Initially, he met his fate through Scarlet Witch, and later, it was at the hands of Thanos.
The Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, who played the character of Thor, stands at 6 ft 3 in (183 cm), making him as tall as Bettany. Thor possesses one of the mightiest tools in existence, the enchanted Uru hammer known as Mjolnir.
Benedict Cumberbatch was the perfect choice to portray the Sorcerer Supreme, also known as Doctor Strange, as no other actor could have been more fitting for the role. He's one of the tallest in 'The Avengers', standing at a height of 6 ft (182cm), making him as tall as Chris Evans.
Anthony Mackie is the actor, who is known for playing Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, in the MCU with a height of 5 ft 3 in (161 cm). Anthony made his first appearance in 2014's 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'.
Robert Downey Jr, who is known as the godfather of the MCU, is 5 ft 9 in (179 cm) tall, making him around four inches shorter than Chris Evans. Tony Stark, who initiated the 11-year epic in the 2008 film 'Iron Man', demonstrated that the most remarkable characters aren't necessarily the ones with the most significant physical stature.
Jeremy Renner portrayed the skilled archer Clint Barton aka Hawkeye in the MCU. The actor was last seen in 'Avengers: Endgame' and is 5 ft 9 in (179 cm) tall.
Mark Ruffalo, who played the iconic character of the Hulk aka Bruce Banner, is 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) tall. Ruffalo is regarded as one of the most versatile and financially dependable actors in Hollywood.
Don Cheadle, the 55-year-old actor known for his character James Rhodes aka War Machine, is 5 ft 7 in (173 cm) tall, making him significantly shorter than Chris Evans.
Tom Holland, the 24-year-old British actor portraying the universally adored superhero Spider-Man, stands at 5 ft 6 in (170 cm), even though in the comics, Spider-Man is depicted as being 5 ft 10 in (155 cm) tall. The actor is certainly one of the shortest members of the Avengers crew.
What is the difference in height between Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, and Chris Evans?
Chris Hemsworth, who is known for playing Thor, measures 6 ft 3 in (183 cm), whereas Robert Downey Jr, known for portraying Iron Man, has a height of 5 ft 9 in (179 cm). On the other hand, Chris Evans, known for his role as Captain America, stands in the middle with a height of 6 ft (183 cm).
The height difference between Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr is approximately seven inches. And Chris Hemsworth is taller than Chris Evans by 3 inches.
Having said that, Chris Evans is about three inches taller than Robert Downey Jr.
Is Chris Evans taller than his wife Alba Baptista?
Chris Evans is reportedly 6 ft (183 cm) tall, and Alba Baptista, a Portuguese actress, is 5 ft 6in (175 cm) tall, making Chris Evans around six inches taller than his wife.
Evans and Baptista were initially connected in November 2022, but they had been mutually following each other on Instagram since 2021.
According to PEOPLE Magazine, the couple had already been in a relationship for a year when they were seen holding hands during an outing in New York City in 2022.
During an interview with People after being crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2022, Evans also discussed the topic of marriage.
"That's absolutely something I want," said the actor, adding, "Wife, kids, building a family. When you read about most of the best artists, whether it's actors, painters, writers, most of them, it wasn't the work they made, it was about the relationships, the families they created, the love they found, the love they shared."
Evans continued, "So it's also something through my long 41 years that also rings true. Those things are the most important. I love the idea of tradition and ceremony, I had a lot of that in my life so the idea of creating that, I can't think of anything better."
Page Six stated that Evans and Baptista exchanged vows in a close-knit ceremony held at a secluded estate in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on Saturday, September 9.