How tall is Lou Ferrigno?

Answer 1

Lou Ferrigno's height at the peak of his bodybuilding competition and TV role as the green monster in "The Hulk" in the 1970's was 6'5" (1.96 m). He was the tallest and biggest professional bodybuilder at the time. His height in 2001 at the age of 50 was 6' 41/2" (1.94 m).

Additional Ferrigno trivia:

* Height 6'5" and weight 285 lbs. (129.3 kg) while in bodybuilding competition * Weight in 2001, at age 50, 275 lbs.(124.7 kg). He purposely reduced his bulk after his role as The Hulk was completed, to be seen as a more "ordinary" person and actor. * Bench pressed 560 lbs. at his peak at age 25 * Bench pressed 400 lbs. in 2001 at age 50 * Holds Guinness recordfor youngest man to win Mr. Universe title, at age 21, this record still stands today * Won first Mr. Universe title in 1973, and is the only man to win two consecutive Mr. Universe titles after he won a second time in 1974

* 1973 won Mr. America title * 1970 won Teenage Mr. America title * Measurements in 2001: 59" chest, 34" waist, 221/2" bicep, 29" thighs, 19" neck * His incredible feats in the bodybuilding world were featured in a film documentary titled "Pumping Iron" which propelled him to super-stardom * He played in a professional football league in Canada just prior to discovery for TV role as the green comic book character, The Hulk * He was born in 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, US * He was partially deaf from a childhood bout of serious ear infections * He was cast as The Hulk instead of another bodybuilder who tried out for the part because they wanted the taller Ferrigno instead of Arnold Schwarzenegger * His movie acting career continues today, in 2008, as well as being in demand as a motivational speaker

He actually weighed 317 pounds onstage in 1993!

Answer 2

Lou Manfredini is 6' 3".