What was James Cagney's Height?

James Cagney was 5ft 5" tall

James Cagney Height

James Cagney, at exactly 5ft 5 (165.1 cm), embodied explosive energy in Classic Hollywood, his compact stature amplifying his ferocious screen presence as tough gangsters and dancers.

  • In Public Enemy and White Heat, his precise height fueled dynamic fight scenes against taller foes, making victories more thrilling.
  • Yankee Doodle Dandy highlighted his agile footwork, proving stature no barrier to iconic song-and-dance prowess.
  • Roles in Angels with Dirty Faces and Footlight Parade showcased how his 5ft 5 frame commanded leading ladies and massive crowds.

Cagney's career thrived by leveraging his height for authentic intensity, from Broadway to Warner Bros. stardom.

How tall was James Cagney in ft, meters, cm, mm & inches? 👇

Height Metric James Cagney Height
Feet 5ft 5"
Meters 1.65m
CM (Centimeters) 165.1cm
MM (Millimeters) 1651mm
Inches 65.00"

How tall was James Cagney compared to other Classic Hollywood Actors?

Item Percent
John Wayne 6ft 3
Marlon Brando 5ft 8
James Arness 6ft 6
Frank Sinatra 5ft 7
Charlie Chaplin 5ft 4
Clint Walker 6ft 6
Ronald Reagan 6ft ½
Paul Newman 5ft 9

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