What was Ossie Davis' Height?

Ossie Davis was 6ft 2 ¼" tall

Ossie Davis Height

Ossie Davis stood at an imposing 6ft 2 ¼ (188.6 cm), a height that amplified his commanding screen presence and dignified authority in Hollywood and beyond.

This towering stature suited his memorable roles as strong, principled figures in films like Do the Right Thing, Jungle Fever, Grumpy Old Men, The ScalpHunters, and Bubba Ho-Tep, where his physicality conveyed gravitas and resilience.

  • Directed and acted in civil rights-era productions, leveraging his height for impactful stage presence
  • Collaborated with Ruby Dee on plays and advocacy, his stature symbolizing unyielding strength
  • Featured in No Way Out and I'm Not Rappaport, roles highlighting his tall, charismatic frame

How tall was Ossie Davis in ft, meters, cm, mm & inches? 👇

Height Metric Ossie Davis Height
Feet 6ft 2 ¼"
Meters 1.89m
CM (Centimeters) 188.6cm
MM (Millimeters) 1886mm
Inches 74.25"

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