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how tall is william shatner

William Shatner is generally listed as about 5 feet 9 inches tall, which is approximately 1.75 meters.

Height details

Most major film and TV databases give William Shatner’s height as 5′9″ (1.75 m), and treat this as his official height. Some fan and discussion sites suggest he may have measured a bit shorter, especially later in life, but 5′9″ remains the commonly cited figure.

Why some sources differ

  • Some fan and celebrity-height sites list him closer to 5′7″ based on photo comparisons and on-set anecdotes.
  • Forum discussions about his height often note that he sometimes wore shoes with lifts or higher heels during his Star Trek years, which can make estimates vary.

So, for practical purposes, William Shatner’s height is best summarized as about 5′9″ (1.75 m).