Top 50 Shortest Actors

Just how short are Hollywood’s shortest male actors?

Top 50 Shortest Actors

Kevin Hart and Ken Jeong are among the shortest actors in Hollywood

Gone are the days in Hollywood when actresses wore ballet flats, stood on lower steps or in ditches, or slouched, to hide that they were taller than the leading man. Alan Ladd (who was 5-foot-6), a leading actor in the 1940s, often stood on a box to appear taller, and female co-stars of Humphrey Bogart (who was 5-foot-8) had to hunch down when seated to look shorter.

There is no height requirement for being a movie star. These days, the average American male is 5-foot-9 tall. Tom Cruise, one of the highest-paid and most popular stars in Hollywood, comes in at just 5-foot-7, two inches shorter than the average. Actors such as Peter Dinklage, of "Game of Thrones" fame, are even famous for playing shorter characters, or have roles written for them, as the title role in "Willow" was for Warwick Davis.

Sometimes, it pays to be short. These are the top 50 shortest actors.

50. Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise is one of the shortest A-list actors in show biz — Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 61

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Tom Cruise often wears heeled boots to disguise how short he is

Tom Cruise is one of the top-paid, most high-profile actors working today. Cruise starred in some of the biggest box-office hits of the 1980s, including "Top Gun," "Rainman," "Born on the Fourth of July" and "The Color of Money."

By the 1990s, he was one of the wealthiest actors in the world, and cemented his leading man fame with roles in films such as "Jerry McGuire," "Interview with the Vampire" and the "Mission Impossible" franchise. Cruise also has produced the "Mission Impossible" films.

There is speculation that Cruise actually may be shorter (5-foot-5) and wears heeled boots and shoe lifts to appear taller.

In Their Own Words: Tom Cruise

"I want a world without war, a world without insanity. I want to see people do well. I don't even think it's as much as what I want for myself. It's more what I want for the people around me. That's what I want." —Tom Cruise

49. Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal is shorter than Rob Reiner — Billy Crystal and Rob Reiner

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 75

Bottom Line: Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal is an actor, comedian, writer and director. His breakthrough acting role was on the TV series "Soap" in the 1980s. His was the first openly gay character on TV. He was a regular guest on "Saturday Night Live" in the same era and known for his trademark phrase, "You look mahvelous."

Crystal founded Comic Relief with Robin Williams and Whoopie Goldberg to raise money for the homeless. He became one of Hollywood’s top stars with roles in hit movies such as "When Harry Met Sally," "Throw Momma from the Train," "City Slickers" and "Analyze This."

Height didn't stop Crystal from making it big.

In Their Own Words: Billy Crystal

"There's only, I think, in life, three things that I do pretty well: Performing, I still can field ground balls, and I make nice kids." —Billy Crystal

48. Jesse Eisenberg

Jesse Eisenberg is shorter than many people realize

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 40

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Jesse Eisenberg;s height is 5 foot 7 inches

Jesse Eisenberg is an actor who began his career while in high school.

He is best known for his role as Mark Zuckerberg in "The Social Network" and has appeared in other films, including "The Squid and the Whale," "Zombieland," "Adventureland" and "Now You See Me."

Eisenberg is one of only five actors born in the 1980s nominated for an Academy Award.

In Their Own Words: Jesse Eisenberg

"Mother Teresa was asked what was the meaning of life, and she said to help other people, and I thought, 'What a strange thing to say' — but maybe it's the right thing to say." —Jesse Eisenberg

47. Dave Franco

Dave Franco is shorter than his brother James Franco — Dave Franco is much shorter than his brother James Franco.

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 38

Bottom Line: Dave Franco

Dave Franco is an actor and director. He’s the younger brother of actor James Franco.

Dave Franco is best known for his roles on the series "Scrubs" and the film "21 Jump Street." He’s appeared in several horror and zombie films, including the remake of "Fright Night" and "Warm Bodies," and missed out on the role of Edward Cullen in "Twilight."

Like his older brother, Dave Franco has moved to directing, starting with the horror film, "The Rental."

In Their Own Words: Dave Franco

"I just know that it's smart for my career to carve my own path and do my own thing." —Dave Franco

46. Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis is shorter than Will Ferrell — Zach Galifianakis is one of Hollywood's shortest actors.

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 54

Bottom Line: Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis is an actor and comedian. He has played a range of supporting roles in comedy films.

Galifianakis is best known for his role in the popular "Hangover" movie series. He also hosts an interview-style web series, called "Between Two Ferns."

Galiifanakis' most notable guest was former President Barack Obama.

In Their Own Words: Zach Galifianakis

"I have a lot of growing up to do. I realized that the other day inside my fort." —Zach Galifianakis

45. Jonah Hill

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 40

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Jonah Hill began his film career with a role in "I Heart Huckabee." He secured an introduction to Dustin Hoffman, who helped Hill get an audition for the part.

Hill is best known for his role in the teen hit "Superbad." He is one of only three actors born after 1980 to receive two Academy Award nominations for acting.

Hill is not sensitive about his height, but he is famously sensitive about his weight and recently slimmed down.

In Their Own Words: Jonah Hill

"I grew up in the '80s in L.A., so Ice Cube and Magic Johnson are my heroes." —Jonah Hill

44. Wayne Knight

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 68

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Wayne Knight is a short actor best know for Jurassic Park

Wayne Knight is an actor best known for his role on "Seinfeld" as Newman the mailman. He is known for his trademark glasses and high-pitched voice.

Knight is a leading character actor and has appeared in numerous films, including "Jurassic Park" and "JFK" and TV series, including "The Exes" and "3rd Rock from the Sun."

In Their Own Words: Wayne Knight

"I have this assemblage of small facts, which looks like intelligence but no real depth of knowledge about anything. That's why I'm an actor." —Wayne Knight

43. James McAvoy

James McAvoy, Evan Peters, Caroline Bartczak

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 45

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James McAvoy is a Scottish actor who juggles both film and stage roles. He frequently appears on stage in London’s West End.

McAvoy is best known for acting in the films "Atonement," the "X-Men" franchise, "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" and the thrillers "Split" and "Glass." Apart from his role in "Atonement," MacAvoy doesn’t play traditional leading men.

He originally wanted to be a missionary or a naval officer, so he could travel the world, which he presumably gets to do now when he makes movies.

In Their Own Words: James McAvoy

"Nobody can be whatever they want to be. No kid can do whatever they want to do. It's a total lie. But they have the right to try and do whatever they want to do. That's their right, to aim to do whatever they want to do." —James McAvoy

42. Al Pacino

Al Pacino is shorter than many people realize

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 84

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Al Pacino is one of the shorter actors in movies

Al Pacino is one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors. He had an extensive stage career in the 1960s and 1970s, and moved into films, playing gritty troubled characters in supporting roles until he was chosen to play Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" and his star began to rise.

He continued to play troubled characters through the 1970s and 1980s in movies such as "Scarface," "Serpico" and "Dog Day Afternoon." Despite his shorter stature, Pacino is renowned for playing characters in films who are wealthy or powerful.

Ironically, his height almost cost him the role of Michael in "The Godfather." The film’s producers wanted a taller actor and famously called Pacino a "midget." But director Francis Ford Coppola stood firm, and Pacino won his most famous role.

In Their Own Words: Al Pacino

"The hardest thing about being famous is that people are always nice to you. You're in a conversation and everybody's agreeing with what you're saying — even if you say something totally crazy. You need people who can tell you what you don't want to hear." —Al Pacino

41. Ben Stiller

Height: 5-foot-7 (1.73 m)

Age: 58

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Ben Stiller is an actor, comedian, producer, director and writer. He is the son of famous comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Stiller’s father, Jerry, was even shorter than him, at 5-foot-4.

Stiller is best known for roles in hit comedic movies such as "There’s Something About Mary," "Meet the Parents," "Night at the Museum" "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "Meet the Fockers."

Stiller often plays cocky, arrogant, sarcastic characters who find themselves in awkward or embarrassing situations.

In Their Own Words: Ben Stiller

"My parents used to throw great New Year's Eve parties. They invited such an eclectic mix of showbiz people. All those cool people were always hanging out at our apartment." —Ben Stiller

40. Marc Anthony

Height: 5-foot-6 1/2 (1.72 m)

Age: 55

Bottom Line: Marc Anthony

Marc Anthony is a Grammy-winning singer, producer and actor. As an actor, he is best known for his role in the movie thriller "Man on Fire."

Anthony also appeared in other films, including "Hackers" and "The Substitutes." As a singer, he has won two Grammys and six Latin Grammys.

He is the best-selling tropical salsa artist of all time.

In Their Own Words: Marc Anthony

"What you see is what you get. My God, I don't have the time nor the energy to live up to some persona." —Marc Anthony

39. Martin Freeman

Height: 5-foot-6 1/2 (1.72 m)

Age: 52

Bottom Line: Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman is an English actor who is best known for playing mild-mannered "everyman" characters who are thrust into unusual situations. He is best known for his roles as Bilbo Baggins in the "Lord of the Rings" movies and Dr. John Watson in the TV series "Sherlock."

Freeman often plays literary characters from classic books: the "Lord of the Ring" series, "Sherlock Holmes" and the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

In Their Own Words: Martin Freeman

"True heroics, obviously, is not the absence of fear, but having that fear and doing something anyway." —Martin Freeman

38. Jet Li

Height: 5-foot- 6 1/4 (1.71 m)

Age: 61

Bottom Line: Jet Li

Jet Li is a Chinese actor and martial arts star. Originally trained in the national Chinese martial art, wushu, Li won a successive five gold medals as a national champion, starting in his teens.

While still a teenager, Li starred in "Shaolin Temple" which instantly made him a hit in China. He went on to star in a number of well-known martial arts films, including "Tai Chi Master" and "Once Upon a Time in China."

Li’s breakout Hollywood role was as a villain in "Lethal Weapon 4." HIs Hollywood film roles include "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" and the recent remake of "Mulan."

In Their Own Words: Jet Li

"I believe the world is one big family, and we need to help each other." —Jet Li

37. Aziz Ansari

Height: 5-foot-6 (1.7 m)

Age: 41

Bottom Line: Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari is an actor and standup comic known for his trademark high-pitched voice.

He is best known for his long-running role on the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" and for wearing well-tailored suits.

Ansari also has appeared in smaller roles in movies, including "I Love You, Man" and "Get Him To The Greek."

In Their Own Words: Aziz Ansari

"I went to a place recently I think is one of the most f**ked up places I've ever been to. I'm convinced this place is the epitome of American excess, of American greed. I'm talking about a place called Cold Stone Creamery. Whoa. If you have not been there, the basic gist of Cold Stone is that they take ice cream and then they just go ape sh*t with it." —Aziz Ansari

36. Jack Black

Height: 5-foot-6 (1.7 m)

Age: 53

Bottom Line: Jack Black

Jack Black is an actor, comedian and singer, best known for playing immature man-child characters who mock authority. He is known for his roles in "Shallow Hal," "School of Rock," the "Jumanjii" films, "Tropic Thunder," "Be Kind Rewind" and others.

He’s played opposite a number of taller actresses, including Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Kidman.

Black is probably best known for his role in "School of Rock" in which most of his co-stars were much shorter than him. They were kids.

In Their Own Words:

"I recommend that everyone in their youth be as out of shape as possible so that when you turn 40, people can go, Wow, you look much better now." —Jack Black

35. Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Height: 5-foot-6 (1.7 m)

Age: 42

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas is an actor and voice actor. He started modeling and acting in commercials when he was 7.

At the age of 9, Thomas landed a role in the long-running TV series "Home Improvement." He was the middle of three sons of comedian Tim Allen’s character on the show.

Since then, Thomas has voiced a number of animated characters and appeared in several feature films, including "Tom and Huck" and "Man of the House."

In Their Own Words: Jonathan Taylor Thomas

"An education is a more surefire guarantee that you have possibilities opened to you." —Jonathan Taylor Thomas

34. Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood's height ranks him among the shortest actors

Height: 5-foot-6 (1.7 m)

Age: 43

Bottom Line: Elijah Wood

Elijah Wood is an actor who started out acting in films as a child. He appeared in films such as "Paradise," "The Good Son," "North" and "Radio Flyer."

Wood is best known for his role as Frodo Baggins in the film series of the literary classic "Lord of the Rings." A big music fan, Wood owns thousands of music CDs and is also a record producer who set up the music label, Simians, in 2005.

He is often mistaken for fellow star, Daniel Radcliffe, of the "Harry Potter" movie series, who is almost the same height (and also on this list.)

In Their Own Words: Elijah Wood

"Dream the impossible because dreams do come true." —Elijah Wood

33. Martin Lawrence

Height: 5-foot-6 (1.7 m)

Age: 59

Bottom Line: Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence is an actor, writer, comedian and producer. He is known for playing either a cop or a thief, sometimes in the same movie, and for using karate moves.

Lawrence is best known for his roles in the "Bad Boys" movies, starring with Wil Smith. Lawrence had his own sitcom, called "Martin," for five years in the 1990s.

In Their Own Words: Martin Lawrence

"No one is immune to the trials and tribulations of life." —Martin Lawrence

32. Martin Sheen

Height: 5-foot-6 (1.7 m)

Age: 83

Bottom Line: Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen is a veteran Hollywood actor who comes from an acting family. His brother and all three of his sons act or direct, or both.

Martin Sheen has appeared in more than 65 feature films. Sheen is also a political activist for liberal causes and has been arrested over 70 times for protesting.

Sheen played the American president on the long-running series, "West Wing," and frequently plays the president or a political figure in films.

In Their Own Words: Martin Sheen

"Future generations are not going to ask us what political party were you in. They are going to ask what did you do about it, when you knew the glaciers were melting." —Martin Sheen

31. Dustin Hoffman

Height: 5-foot-5 3/4 (1.69 m)

Age: 86

Bottom Line: Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman is a veteran actor best known for playing difficult, challenging roles.

He played a crippled street hustler in "Midnight Cowboy," a severely autistic man in "Rain Man" and a man pretending to be a woman in "Tootsie." He has a reputation as being such a perfectionist as an actor that he is a challenging co-worker.

On stage, he has played roles in plays by Beckett, Pinter and Brecht.

In Their Own Words: Dustin Hoffman

"If you have this enormous talent, it's got you by the balls. It's a demon. You can't be a family man and a husband and a caring person and be that animal. Dickens wasn't that nice a guy." —Dustin Hoffman

30. Woody Allen

Woody Allen is shorter than many other actors

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 88

Bottom Line: Woody Allen

Woody Allen is a veteran actor, comedian, director and writer. He writes, directs, and sometimes acts in his own films.

Allen is best known for his romantic comedies, including "Annie Hall," "Manhattan," "Midnight in Paris" and "Purple Rose of Cairo." When Allen acts in films, he plays characters — often writers — who are neurotic and insecure.

He has won numerous Academy and other awards for his films and has been nominated for the Best Screenplay Oscar 16 times.

In Their Own Words: Woody Allen

"Life doesn't imitate art. It imitates bad television." —Woody Allen

29. Scott Caan

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 47

Bottom Line: Scott Caan

Scott Caan is an actor, director, photographer and hip-hop singer. He is the son of veteran actor James Caan.

Scott Caan has appeared in movies, including "Friends With Money," "Into the Blue," "Gone in 60 Seconds" and the "Ocean’s 11" series. He is well known for his role as Danno on the remake of TV series "Hawaii 5-0."

Caan also had a recurring role on the TV series "Entourage." He directed the film "Dallas 362."

In Their Own Words: Scott Caan

"I had that thing of wanting to prove I was a tough kid." —Scott Caan

28. Emilio Estevez

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 61

Bottom Line: Emilio Estevez

Actor, writer and director Emilio Estevez comes from an acting family: His father, Martin Sheen, and both of his brothers, including Charlie Sheen, are actors.

Estevez is best known for his roles in classic 1980 films, such as "The Outsiders," "The Breakfast Club" and "St.Elmo’s Fire."

In recent years, Estevez has moved into making independent films, such as "Bobby" and "The Public."

In Their Own Words: Emilio Estevez

"Film is an illusion. Fame is ephemeral. Faith and family are what endure." —Emilio Estevez

27. Johnny Galecki

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 49

Bottom Line: Johnny Galecki

Johnny Galecki is an actor, known mostly for his work on the stage and on TV. He started out as a child actor (7) in Chicago in plays such as "Fiddler on the Roof."

Galecki moved to Hollywood at 14 for a role in the TV show "American Dreamer." He is best known for his geeky role as a physicist on the TV sitcom "The Big Bang Theory."

In Their Own Words: Johnny Galecki

"Growing up in Chicago, I was a theater nerd. That might be very cool on the East Coast, but in Chicago, it's really the athletes that come in No. 1 on the cool scale. Maybe musicians after that. Community theater? That's way down the list, my friend." —Johnny Galecki

26. Jackie Earle Haley

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 62

Bottom Line: Jackie Earle Haley

Jackie Earle Haley is an actor who started acting as a child, at 5. By his teens, he had appeared in several classic teen films, including "The Bad News Bears" and "Breaking Away."

Haley took a long break from acting and made a comeback in 2006. He has since appeared in films, including "The Watchmen," "All the King’s Men" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

In Their Own Words: Jackie Earle Haley

"I'm an actor, I worry about everything." —Jackie Earle Haley

25. Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson is shorter than many of his co-stars

Height: 5’5” (1.67 m)

Age: 31

Bottom Line: Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson is shorter than many other stars

Josh Hutcherson is an actor and producer. He started acting in TV films and series when he was just 10.

Hutcherson made his movie debut at 11, and his career took off after his role in the popular movie, "Bridge to Tarabitha."

He is best known for his role as Peeta in the "Hunger Games" movies.

In Their Own Words: Josh Hutcherson

"I think those that are holier-than-thou don't make jokes. They take themselves too seriously." —Josh Hutcherson

24. Ken Jeong

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 54

Bottom Line: Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong is an actor, comedian and doctor. He is registered as a physician in the state of California and keeps his license current.

Jeong made his acting debut as a doctor in the comedy film "Knocked Up." He is known for his trademark high-pitched voice.

Jeong has appeared in "The Hangover," "Crazy Rich Asians" and the TV comedy "Community."

In Their Own Words: Ken Jeong

"You can have all the tools in the world, but if you don't genuinely believe in yourself, it's useless." —Ken Jeong

23. Toby Jones

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 57

Bottom Line: Toby Jones

Toby Jones is an award-winning English actor who comes from an acting family. His parents and one brother are actors, and another brother is a director.

He started out on the stage and has had a long and extensive career in film, on the stage and in television. Jones played both Alfred Hitchcock and writer Truman Capote in well-received films.

He was also the voice of Dobby the elf in the "Harry Potter" movie series.

In Their Own Words: Toby Jones

"You always get told how important the premiere and doing the press is, but I have suspicions." —Toby Jones

22. Nathan Lane

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 67

Bottom Line: Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane is a comedic actor best known for movies such as "The Producers" and "The Bird Cage."

He is known for playing characters that are high-energy and odd. Lane has also had an extensive Emmy and Tony award-winning career on the stage.

He often works with fellow actor Matthew Broderick.

In Their Own Words: Nathan Lane

"I have to accept the fact that, no matter what I do, it's going to annoy someone." —Nathan Lane

21. Breckin Meyer

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 49

Bottom Line: Breckin Meyer

Breckin Meyer is an actor, producer and musician. He went to high school with actress Drew Barrymore, who helped start his acting career by introducing him to her agent.

Meyer has appeared in films such as "54," "Can’t Hardly Wait" and "Child’s Play." He formed a production company together with fellow actors Seth Green and Ryan Phillippe.

Meyer is also a drummer in a punk band.

In Their Own Words: Breckin Meyer

"For a while, I got stupid about only wanting a leading-man role, but I have no illusions. I know I'm not Brad Pitt." —Breckin Meyer

20. Frankie Muniz

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 38

Bottom Line: Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz is an actor and musician who began his career as a child. He is best known for his role on the long-running TV series "Malcolm in the Middle."

Muniz has also appeared in films such as "Big Fat Liar" and "Agent Cody Banks." He was also the drummer for a band called Kingsfoil.

In Their Own Words: Frankie Muniz

"Some kids are always getting into trouble or doing stuff, and I stay away from those types. I know I am no better than anyone else in this world. I'm just an actor. That's nothing special. But I'm not into anything bad. Just blackjack." —Franikie Muniz

19. Daniel Radcliffe

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 34

Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor who started performing in school plays and landed a role as the young version of the hero in "David Copperfield."

As a teenager, he was chosen for the role of the hero in the "Harry Potter" movies series, which brought him fame. Radcliffe also acts on the stage and is known for his role in the West End play, "Equus."

He has appeared in a number of horror films, including "The Woman in Black" and "Victor Frankenstein."

Bottom Line: Daniel Radcliffe

In Their Own Words: Daniel Radcliffe

"Being self-critical is good. Being self-hating is destructive. There's a very fine line there somewhere, and I walk it carefully." —Daniel Radcliffe

18. David Spade

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 59

Bottom Line: David Spade

David Spade is an actor, writer and comedian. He first became known during his six-year run with "Saturday Night Life."

Spade left SNL to act in feature films and TV. He was nominated for an Emmy Award for his role on "Just Shoot Me!"

Spade is best known for playing obnoxious, sarcastic characters. He has a reputation for being a prankster.

In Their Own Words: David Spade

"You can either look at things in a brutal, truthful way that's depressing, or you can screw around and have fun." —David Spade

17. Danny Trejo

Height: 5-foot-5 (1.67 m)

Age: 79

Bottom Line: Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo is an actor and boxer, who won lightweight and welterweight titles. He was once an addict who served 11 years for robbery and drug charges.

Trejo then turned his life around using the AA 12-step model. He was hired to teach boxing to actors on the set of "Runaway Train" and was offered a role in the film.

Trejo has appeared in numerous films since then, usually playing a villain.

In Their Own Words: Danny Trejo

"Everything good that's ever happened to me came out of helping others." —Danny Trejo

16. Kevin Hart

Height: 5-foot-4 1/2 (1.66 m)

Age: 44

Bottom Line: Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart is an actor, producer and comedian. He has appeared in such films as "Ride Along," "Central Intelligence," "Grudge Match" and "The Upside."

Before getting his break in movies, Hart worked full-time in comedy clubs.

In Their Own Words: Kevin Hart

"Everybody wants to be famous, but nobody wants to do the work. I live by that. You grind hard, so you can play hard. At the end of the day, you put all the work in, and eventually, it'll pay off. It could be in a year, it could be in 30 years. Eventually, your hard work will pay off." —Kevin Hart

15. BD Wong

Height: 5-foot-4 1/2 (1.66 m)

Age: 63

Bottom Line: BD Wong

BD Wong is a stage and TV actor. He has had recurring roles on TV series such as "Law & Order: SVU," "Gotham" and "Mr. Robot."

Wong is best known for his appearances in the "Jurassic World" movies.

In Their Own Words: BD Wong

"I have a fear of labels. If someone labels me, I have to respond — do I acknowledge it, reject it, deny it, live up to it, and defy it? Labels can affect your ability to be yourself. If you're not careful, like I wasn't when I was young, that can take a toll on you. You find yourself conforming to everyone else's ideas of who you are." —BD Wong

14. Richard Dreyfus

Height: 5-foot-4 1/4 (1.65 m)

Age: 76

Bottom Line: Richard Dreyfus

Richard Dreyfus is a veteran actor, with a long career, spanning the 1960s to now. He works in movies, on TV and on the stage.

Dreyfus is best known for his roles in such films as "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "Mr. Holland’s Opus," "The Goodbye Girl," "Down and Out in Beverly Hills," "Tin Men" and "W."

He is still actively working, appearing most recently in 2019 in "The Last Laugh" and "Daughter of the Wolf." Dreyfus works frequently with director Steven Speilberg.

In Their Own Words: Richard Dreyfus

"Happiness has a bad rap. People say it shouldn't be your goal in life. Oh, yes it should." —Richard Dreyfus

13. Jason Alexander

Height: 5-foot-4 (1.64 m)

Age: 64

Bottom Line: Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander is an actor, director and producer.

He is best known for playing the character of George Costanza on the hit comedy TV series "Seinfeld."

Alexander often plays neurotic characters who are socially awkward.

In Their Own Words: Jason Alexander

"Jerry Seinfeld made a puddle, I stepped in it, and wonderful things happened." —Jason Alexander

12. Michael J. Fox

Height: 5-foot-4 (1.64 m)

Age: 62

Bottom Line: Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox is a Canadian actor who started acting as a child and had his first role in a TV series at 10. His breakthrough role was on the TV series "Family Ties."

Fox is best known for his role as Marty McFly in the "Back to the Future" movies. He tended to play nice guy characters.

Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder, when he was 30 and has retired from acting. He established a foundation that has raised almost $1 billion for research into the treatment of the disease.

In Their Own Words: Michael J. Fox

"Acceptance doesn't mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and that there's got to be a way through it." —Michael J. Fox

11. Seth Green

Height: 5-foot-4 (1.64 m)

Age: 50

Bottom Line: Seth Green

Seth Green is an actor, producer and director. He has appeared in such films as the "Austin Powers" series, "Dear Dictator," "The Italian Job," "Can’t Hardly Wait" and "Sexy, Evil Genius."

Green has been the voice of a character on the TV show "Family Guy" since the series began. He was a writer, producer, director and voice actor on the movie "Robot Chicken."

Green is fascinated by space travel and once made a public service announcement for NASA.

In Their Own Words: Seth Green

"I was 4 years old when I saw 'Star Wars', and it has been significantly important throughout my entire life." —Seth Green

10. Simon Helberg

Height: 5-foot-4 (1.64 m)

Age: 43

Bottom Line: Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg is an actor and comedian. He started acting at 19 in small roles on TV, becoming known as a character actor and sketch comedian.

Helberg is best known for his role on the long-running TV series "The Big Bang Theory."

He’s the second short actor on our list to work for that series.

In Their Own Words: Simon Helberg

"I have great instincts, like the instincts of a squirrel. You know, like when you're driving and a squirrel stops in the middle of the road." —Simon Helberg

9. Tom Hollander

Height: 5-foot-4 (1.64 m)

Age: 56

Bottom Line: Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander is an English actor who began his career on the stage as a child. He first appeared in a BBC TV movie, "John Diamond," at 14. After graduating from university, Hollander began to act in films.

He is considered a character actor with good comedic qualities and often plays difficult, troubled characters. Hollander appears in period dramas and is known for his roles in "Pride and Prejudice," "Gosford Park" and "Dr. Thorne."

He also has appeared in political satires such as "In the Loop" and "In the Thick of It." And he starred in the BBC comedy "Rev."

In Their Own Words: Tom Hollander

"People behave differently to TV stars and film stars. It's to do with the scale of the medium. Film stars get hushed awe, TV stars get slapped on the back. Neither is good for you. Famous people don't hear the word 'no' enough." —Tom Hollander

8. Joe Pesci

Height: 5-foot-4 (1.64 m)

Age: 81

Bottom Line: Joe Pesci

Joe Pesci is a veteran actor, who’s best known for playing tough guys and mobsters. He started out as a child actor and first appeared on the TV series "Star Time Kids."

Pesci is best known for roles in the movies "Goodfellas," "Casino," "My Cousin Vinnie," "Once Upon a Time in America" and the "Home Alone" and "Lethal Weapon" series.

He also plays guitar and has recorded an album. Pesci often works with fellow actor Al Pacino and director Martin Scorsese.

In Their Own Words: Joe Pesci

"[Martin] Scorsese and [Robert] De Niro taught me to bring out the natural side of myself. And they taught me to think of myself as the average guy. Sometimes the average guy belongs in a role more than your matinee idol-type of person. We have to have people we can relate to." —Joe Pesci

7. Nathan McMullen

Height: 5-foot-3 3/4 (1.63 m)

Age: 34

Bottom Line: Nathan McMullen

Nathan McMullan is an English actor, best known for his roles on the TV series "The Driver," "Casualty," "Dr. Who" and "The Misfits."

He also has appeared on the stage in productions, including "Macbeth," "A Clockwork Orange" and "Paint Your Wagon."

In Their Own Words: Nathan McMullen

"Actually started to feel quite old recently. Then I answered the door this morning and the man knocking asked 'is your Mum or Dad in mate?' #StillGotIt" —Nathan McMullen on Twitter in 2020

6. David Faustino

Height: 5-foot-3 (1.61 m)

Age: 51

Bottom Line: David Faustino

David Faustino is an actor, writer and singer. He is best known for his role on the long-running TV series "Married with Children."

Fasutino also has appeared in films, including "Pucked," "Robodoc" and "The Legend of Korra." He performed as a rap musician, under the name Lil' Gweed, which may be a reference to his shorter stature.

In Their Own Words: David Faustino

"You're always going to have people who disagree and hate on you. That's just part of being in entertainment. I've been raised in this business, so I'm used to it, I don't pay attention." —David Faustino

5. Patton Oswalt

Height: 5-foot-3 (1.61 m)

Age: 55

Bottom Line: Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt is an actor, comedian and screenwriter. He has had his own comedy specials on HBO and Comedy Central.

Oswalt also has appeared on TV and in feature films. He is known for playing nerdy characters.

Oswalt is best known for his roles on the TV series "King of Queens" and "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

In Their Own Words: Patton Oswalt

"I fantasize and idealize myself as Bugs Bunny, but I know deep down I'm Daffy Duck." —Patton Oswalt

4. Rob Schneider

Height: 5-foot-3 (1.61 m)

Age: 61

Bottom Line: Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider is an actor, writer, comedian and director. He started out doing standup as the opening act for well-known comedians such as Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld.

Schneider started his acting career as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live." He has appeared in comedic films, including "Men Behaving Badly," "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo," "The Hot Chick" and "Big Daddy."

He often appears in films with fellow comic actor Adam Sandler.

In Their Own Words: Rob Schneider

"I like to sneak in under the radar. I don’t have any paparazzi following me or have to deal with that stuff. I’m never in the tabloids. I prefer that." —Rob Schneider

3. Danny DeVito

Height: 4-foot-10 (1.25 m)

Age: 79

Bottom Line: Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito is an actor, producer and director, with a long career that includes acting on stage, movies and TV. He is best known for his breakout role on the TV series "Taxi," playing the foul-mouthed dispatcher Louie DePalma, one of the most hated characters in TV history.

DeVito is also well-known for his comedic roles in movies such as "Romancing the Stone," "Twins," "Ruthless People" and "Throw Momma from the Train." He has directed films, including "The War of the Roses" and "Hoffa."

DeVito currently stars in "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," a sitcom that is now in its 15th season and the longest-running live TV series.

In Their Own Words: Danny DeVito

"Everybody needs money. That's why they call it money." —Danny DeVito

2. Peter Dinklage

Height: 4-foot-4 (1.34 m)

Age: 54

Peter Dinklage is an actor who has dwarfism. In his first film, "Living in Oblivion," he played an actor frustrated with the lack of roles for actors with dwarfism.

Dinklage has appeared in films such as "The Station Agent," "Death at a Funeral" and "Elf." He’s also appeared in several TV series, including "Entourage," "Nip/Tuck" and "Life as We Know It."

Dinklage is best known for his Emmy-award winning role as Tyrion Lannister in the series "Game of Thrones."

Bottom Line: Peter Dinklage

In Their Own Words: Peter Dinklage

"So I won't say I'm lucky. I'm fortunate enough to find or attract very talented people. For some reason I found them, and they found me." —Peter Dinklage

1. Warwick Davis

Height: 3-foot-6 (1.08 m)

Age: 54

Bottom Line: Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis is an English actor who has dwarfism. He started his acting career with a role in "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" playing an Ewok.

Davis is best known for his role in the movie "Willow." He has also appeared in the "Narnia," "Harry Potter" and "Leprechaun" movies.

In Their Own Words: Warwick Davis

"My life is quite physical anyway. When you are three-foot-six you kind of have to climb stuff now and again, and you find yourself in quite precarious situations just to manage in what is quite a big world." —Warwick Davis