The list of male celebrities who are 6'6" (198 cm) tall includes Jim Stynes, Penn Jillette, Rob Gronkowski, Christopher Boykin, Roald Dahl. Famous personalities featured on this list, include basketball players, american football players, actors, football players and from other domains of life. This list of male celebrities who are 6 feet 6 inches includes people from United States, Germany, England, Canada and many more countries.

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Birthdate: February 17, 1963

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

A superstar, a legend and the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan is all this and much more. Very few athletes can match up with his level of popularity and impact. And if that is not enough, he is also the richest former professional athlete in the world.

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Kobe Bryant

(One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time)

Birthdate: August 23, 1978

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: January 26, 2020

The former professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant, was drafted into NBA immediately after his school and went on to become one of the most successful basketball players of his generation. During his career of two decades, the Los Angeles Lakers player created numerous new records. He authored a book and one of his poems even inspired an animated short film.

Birthdate: September 13, 1916

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales

Died: November 23, 1990

British writer, Roald Dahl, is considered as one of the greatest children’s authors. He is one of the best-selling authors of all-time and had a career spanning decades. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, The Witches, The Twits and Matilda are some of his classic works. He also wrote short stories and novels meant for adults.

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Anthony Joshua

(British Boxer and Two-Time Former Unified World Heavyweight Champion)

Birthdate: October 15, 1989

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Widely regarded as one of the best active boxers in the world, Anthony Joshua is the first British heavyweight to win both a major world title and an Olympic gold medal. Having avoided a life of crime, Joshua focused solely on boxing; his rags to riches story serves as an inspiration. He is one of the most influential Black Britons.

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Birthdate: May 14, 1989

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Amherst, New York, United States

Widely regarded as the greatest tight end of all time, Rob Gronkowski is also considered one of the best American football players of his generation. Also one of the most popular players, thanks to his larger-than-life personality, Rob Gronkowski has set many National Football League (NFL) records as a tight end.

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Klay Thompson

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the ‘Shooting Guard' Position)

Birthdate: February 8, 1990

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has won three NBA championships with the team. The five-time NBA All-Star is the son of former basketball player Mychal Thompson. He and Stephen Curry were known as “the Splash Brothers” for setting an NBA record of combined three-pointers, in 2014.

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Charles Barkley

(American Former Professional Basketball Player and TV Analyst)

Birthdate: February 20, 1963

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Leeds, Alabama, United States

American professional basketball player Charles Barkley was a prolific scorer and played for Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rocket teams of the National Basketball Association. He was part of the US men’s team that won the gold medal in 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic Games. He was also controversial and was known for his confrontational attitude and physical aggression.

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Zion Williamson

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as a Power Forward)

Birthdate: July 6, 2000

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

Zion Williamson is an American basketball player who plays in the power forward position for the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. Also a humanitarian, Zion Williamson promised to pay for the salaries of the Smoothie King Center employees for 30 days as the 2019–20 NBA season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vince Carter

(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played as the Shooting Guard / Small Forward )

Birthdate: January 26, 1977

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

Widely regarded as the greatest dunker ever in basketball history, Vince Carter is an American former basketball player. His leaping ability during his playing career often entertained crowds, earning him nicknames like Half Man, Half Amazing and Vinsanity. Also a philanthropist, Carter set up the Embassy of Hope Foundation, which helps children in places like New Jersey, Florida, and Ontario.

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Wladimir Klitschko

(Former Professional Boxer and One of the Best Heavyweight Champions of All Time)

Birthdate: March 25, 1976

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Semey, Kazakhstan

Wladimir Klitschko is a Ukrainian former boxer. Widely regarded as one of thebest heavyweight championsever, Wladimir Klitschko was renowned for his great footwork and extraordinary knockout power. He won a gold medal for his country in the super-heavyweight division at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He has often been named among Ukraine's most influential people.

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Draymond Green

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as the Power Forward)

Birthdate: March 4, 1990

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States

Professional basketball player Draymond Green currently plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays primarily at the power forward position. A three-time NBA champion and a three-time NBA All-Star, he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. He identifies himself as a Christian and follows a modest lifestyle.

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Travis Kelce

(American Football Player)

Birthdate: October 5, 1989

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Westlake, Ohio, USA

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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DeMar DeRozan

(American Basketball Player Who Plays as a Shooting Guard / Small Forward)

Birthdate: August 7, 1989

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Compton, California, United States

DeMar DeRozan is an American basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. A four-time NBA All-Star, DeRozan has also been an important member of the United States national team, helping the team win gold medals at the 2014FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympicsin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Hozier

(Irish Singer-Songwriter)

Birthdate: March 17, 1990

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Bray, Ireland

Irish blues/rock singer Hozier is best known for his track Take Me to Church, which became a Billboard Hot 100-charter and rocked the charts of several other countries apart from Ireland, such as Belgium and Canada. His songs exhibit religious imagery. He was previously part of the choral group Anúna.

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Chuck Connors

(Famous for His Portrayal of ‘Lucas McCain’ in the ABC series ‘The Rifleman’)

Birthdate: April 10, 1921

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: November 10, 1992

Chuck Connors was an American actor, professional baseball and basketball player. Connors is one of 13 athletes to have played in both National Basketball Association and the Major League Baseball. As an actor, he contributed to the success of the popular Western television program The Rifleman. Also known for his charity work, Connors helped found the Chuck Connors Charitable Foundation.

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Calvin Harris

(The First UK Solo Artist to Reach more than One Billion Streams on Spotify)

Birthdate: January 17, 1984

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Dumfries, Scotland

Grammy-winning DJ Calvin Harris soared to fame with his album I Created Disco. His track We Found Love, a collaboration with Rihanna, charted on the US Billboard Hot 100. He owns a record label and topped Forbes's list of the highest-paid DJs of the world for 6 years.

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Manu Ginóbili

(Argentine Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played at the ‘Shooting Guard' Position)

Birthdate: July 28, 1977

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Bahía Blanca, Argentina

Argentine-Italian former basketball player Manu Ginóbili became one of two players in history to have won the EuroLeague title, the NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal. The four-time NBA champion has had a 23-season stint with the NBA team San Antonio Spurs. He is also an Italian League champion.

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Joe Flacco

(American Football Player Who Plays as a Quarterback)

Birthdate: January 16, 1985

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Audubon, New Jersey, United States

New York Jets football quarterback Joe Flacco began his career with Delaware. He holds the record of being the first rookie quarterback to win two playoffs. He won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens and was named the MVP. He became the 2008 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.

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Trevor Lawrence

(American football player)

Birthdate: October 6, 1999

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Clint Walker

(Actor)

Birthdate: May 30, 1927

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Hartford, Illinois, USA

Died: May 21, 2018

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Birthdate: May 21, 1959

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Nicholas Cassavetes, son of actor Gena Rowlands and actor-director John Cassavetes, had initially tried his luck in basketball, but his sports career ended due to an injury. He later appeared in films such as Face/Off and The Astronaut's Wife. He also directed films such as The Notebook.

Birthdate: January 13, 1962

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Sarepta, Louisiana, United States

Trace Adkins is an American country singer renowned for his bass-baritone singing voice. Adkins has recorded many studio albums that have received platinum or gold certification in the US. A multi-talented personality, Adkins also appears on TV and writes books; his autobiography was released in 2007. He is also a member of a non-profit organization called 'Sons of Confederate Veterans'.

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Birthdate: May 12, 1990

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: June 22, 2019

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Birthdate: April 1, 1873

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Starorussky Uyezd

Died: March 28, 1943

Sergei Rachmaninoff was a Russian composer, conductor, and virtuoso pianist of the late Romantic period. Credited with exploring the expressive possibilities of the piano, Rachmaninoff's music continues to be featured in films. His four-year struggle with depression, which was followed by the critical failure of his Symphony No. 1, was depicted in the 2015 musical Preludes.

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Justin Herbert

(American football player)

Birthdate: March 10, 1998

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Ryan Stiles

(Best Known for his TV Show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?')

Birthdate: April 22, 1959

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Ryan Stiles is an American-Canadian comedian and actor. Stiles, whose forte is improvisational comedy, is known for his work in the TV series Whose Line Is It Anyway? Also known for his charity work, Stiles has been working hard to raise fund for children with burn injuries. Since 2009, he has raised over $500,000 for a foundation called the Burned Children Recovery Center.

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J. R. Smith

(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played as the Shooting Guard)

Birthdate: September 9, 1985

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Freehold, New Jersey, United States

Shooting guard J. R. Smith was initially drafted by the New Orleans Hornets and later played with the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks, too. He won one NBA Championship each with the Cavaliers and the LA Lakers. He has also been part of controversies related to reckless driving.

Birthdate: July 18, 1992

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Athens, Greece

Greek basketball player Thanasis Antetokounmpo, older brother of NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, plays for the NBA team Milwaukee Bucks. Known as “The Greek Streak” and “The Elevator,” he was chosen to play for the Nigerian team at the 2016 Rio Olympics, but he chose to play for Greece instead.

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Lonzo Ball

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays as a Point Guard)

Birthdate: October 27, 1997

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States

After earning multiple Player of the Year awards in high school, point guard Lonzo Ball also broke the UCLA Bruins record for the most assists in a season. He was the top U.S. freshman, and was eventually drafted by the L.A. Lakers and then traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Fred Thompson

(Former United States Senator from Tennessee (1994 - 2003))

Birthdate: August 19, 1942

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Sheffield, Alabama, United States

Died: November 1, 2015

Fred Thompson was an American politician, lobbyist, attorney, columnist, radio personality, and actor. From 1994 to 2003, Thompson served as the United States Senator from Tennessee. As an actor, he played important roles in several films and TV series, such as Law & Order and Barbarians at the Gate.

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Goldust

(American Professional Wrestler)

Birthdate: April 11, 1969

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Jaylen Brown

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: October 24, 1996

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Edwin van der Sar

(Former Dutch Football Goalkeeper)

Birthdate: October 29, 1970

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Voorhout, Netherlands

Ajax CEO and retired Dutch footballer Edwin van der Sar began his senior career with Ajax, winning countless titles with them, such as the Eredivisie and the UEFA Champion’s League. The talented goalkeeper later had successful stints with Juventus, Fulham, and Manchester United. He has also been a 2-time Best European Goalkeeper.

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Jason Witten

(American Football Player Who Plays at ‘Tight End’ Position)

Birthdate: May 6, 1982

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States

A football tight end currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL), Jason Witten ranks second in all-time career receptions and receiving yards by an NFL tight end. He became interested in sports as a young boy and began playing professionally when he was in his early 20s.

Birthdate: January 30, 1968

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Felipe VI of Spain is the current King of Spain, reigning since 2014. He ascended the throne upon the abdication of his father, Juan Carlos I. His mother is Queen Sofía. As the king, he is head of state and commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armed Forces as well. He also serves as the honorary president of several associations and foundations. 

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Penn Jillette

(American Magician, Author and One Half of the Magician Duo 'Penn & Teller')

Birthdate: March 5, 1955

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States

American magician Penn Jillette is part of the magician duo Penn & Teller, which he formed with fellow magician Teller. A graduate of the Ringling Bros. clown college, he began his career with a Broadway touring show. He has been part of several TV shows and has penned the NYT bestseller God, No!

Birthdate: October 4, 1957

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Fontana

Bill Fagerbakke is an American actor best known for voicing Patrick Star in the popular animated comedy TV series, SpongeBob SquarePants. Apart from voicing Patrick Star in the series, Fagerbakke has also voiced the famous character in several video games, such as Nicktoons Racing, SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman, and SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab. 

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Anthony Edwards

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: August 5, 2001

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Rory McCann

(Scottish Actor Best Known for Portraying 'Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane' on the HBO Series 'Game of Thrones')

Birthdate: April 24, 1969

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland

Best known for his role of The Hound in Game of Thrones and his Scottish BAFTA-winning performance as Kenny McLeod in The Book Group, Rory McCann often puts his towering 6’6” frame to good use in his acting projects. He is also a talented musician and once worked as a carpenter and gardener.

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Andre Iguodala

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: January 28, 1984

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Badr Hari

(Moroccan-Dutch Heavyweight Kickboxer)

Birthdate: December 8, 1984

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer Badr Hari, also known as Bad Boy and The Golden Boy, has won the K-1 Heavyweight and Showtime Heavyweight championships. He represented the Netherlands until his loss to Stefan Leko, after which he began playing for Morocco, due to aggressive criticism from his Dutch fans.

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Alexander Zverev

(German Professional Tennis Player)

Birthdate: April 20, 1997

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany

Alexander Zverev is a German tennis player. He won the 2018 ATP Finals, becoming the youngest champion at the year-end championship in 10 years. Zverev won the gold medal in the singles event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Alexander Zverev's backhand play is often regarded as one of the best in the game.

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Bogdan Bogdanović

(Serbian Basketball Shooting Guard)

Birthdate: August 18, 1992

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia

Serbian basketball player Bogdan Bogdanović is known for his association with the NBA team Atlanta Hawks. A talented shooting guard, he has previously also played for the Sacramento Kings. The 2-time Serbian Player of the Year has also won an Olympic silver for Serbia and been a World Cup runners-up.

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Roy Halladay

(Baseball Player)

Birthdate: May 14, 1977

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, USA

Died: November 7, 2017

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

Birthdate: October 2, 1847

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Poznań, Poland

Died: August 2, 1934

Paul von Hindenburg served as the second president of the German Weimar Republic, from 1925 to 1934. In 1933, he appointed Adolf Hitler as the Chancellor of Germany, and also signed the Enabling Act, which gave Hitler total administrative powers. Following his death, Hitler declared himself the Führer.

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Ron Harper

(Former Basketball player at shooting guard position)

Birthdate: January 20, 1964

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Kevin Porter Jr.

(Basketball player)

Birthdate: May 4, 2000

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Kyle Pitts

(American football player)

Birthdate: October 6, 2000

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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Omar Benson Miller

(Actor)

Birthdate: October 7, 1978

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Anaheim, California, United States

Height: 6'6" (198 cm)

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David Stirling

(Officer)

Birthdate: November 15, 1915

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Lecropt, Perthshire, Scotland

Died: November 4, 1990

Scottish-born British Army officer David Stirling was known for his exploits in World War II, during which he formed and led the British Special Air Service (SAS). Following the war, he focused on combating racism in colonial Africa and even formed a foundation for animal conservation. He was knighted for his achievements.