Kevin Bacon, standing at exactly 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), has built a versatile career where his balanced, everyman height perfectly suits a wide range of roles from charismatic dancers to rugged heroes.
His iconic performance in Footloose (1984) showcased his agile 5ft 10 frame in electrifying dance sequences, launching him to stardom. Bacon's height lent authenticity to action-packed leads in Tremors (1990), sci-fi thrillers like Flatliners (1990) and Hollow Man (2000), and ensemble dramas such as A Few Good Men (1992), Apollo 13 (1995), and Mystic River (2003).
- Golden Globe and SAG Award for Taking Chance (2009)
- Starred in X-Men: First Class (2011) and TV's The Following
The 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' game celebrates his prolific career, linking his relatable 5ft 10 stature across Hollywood genres.