Ryan Phillippe stands at exactly 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm), a height that accentuates his lean, athletic build and boyish charm throughout his acting career. Born on September 10, 1974, in New Castle, Delaware, U.S., he rose to fame with roles in I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) and Cruel Intentions (1999), where his precise 174 cm stature suited the youthful, intense characters he portrayed. Phillippe showcased his versatility in films like Antitrust (2001) and The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), and later anchored the TV series Shooter (2016–2018) as sniper Bob Lee Swagger, his compact 5ft 8 frame enhancing the realism of the high-stakes action roles. His early resume highlighted this exact height, central to his enduring on-screen image.