Some actors are short, but their towering presence on screen is so captivating that you don’t even notice their height. Al Pacino is the best example of that.
Meanwhile, other actors are so tall that you’re wondering how they fit into the screen, like the 6’4” Jason Momoa.
So, where does Ryan Gosling fall on that spectrum?
The actor looks tall enough on screen, but is he Jason Momoa tall? Or is he Denzel Washington tall—average but still imposing?
Let’s see!
What Is Ryan Gosling’s Height?
Ryan Gosling is 6’ tall, which translates to approximately 184 cm. Though he is of average height, his lean body and imposing presence on screen give the impression that he’s taller than that.
Fans have long been awed at his perfectly proportional body, with just the amount of muscle not to make him look huge. His topless scene in Crazy, Stupid, Love went viral for showing off his height and his sculpted abs.
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How Does Ryan Gosling Maintain His Great Shape?
Like all major stars in the entertainment industry, Ryan Gosling follows different nutrition and workout plans according to his upcoming role.
For example, he gained 60 pounds in 2009 to play a role in The Lovely Bones. However, he was unfortunately fired due to creative differences—but at least it became known then that he’d do the necessary work to play a role.
Since his last major role was portraying Ken in Greta Gerwig’s rendition of Barbie, let’s see what his workout and nutrition and workout plan looked like when preparing for the movie:
Ken’s Workout Routine
Personal trainer David Higgins led the workout regimen of Barbie’s different actors of Ken. Since Higgins had to train people with varying fitness levels at the same time, he created a plan that included Pilates, full-body programs, and light weight lifting.
According to Higgins, the daily routine that Gosling followed—along with other actors on set—involved hitting the upper and lower body and abs, though at varying degrees each day.
The plan didn’t include any bodybuilding exercises since the actors needed to be lean and flexible for their dance scenes. On top of that, they had to do cardio daily while training for their dances, so the plan didn’t include cardio either.
Higgins has stated that Gosling’s favorite part of his workout routine was Pilates, but he’d often dip in and out of other sessions. He also said that the actor particularly loved pull-ups and plank challenges.
Ken’s Nutrition Plan
According to Higgins, the nutrition plan that Gosling followed for his role as Ken wasn’t too complicated. The number one rule was to avoid all processed foods at all costs. In his own words, foods that ‘come wrapped in plastic’ weren’t allowed.
Aside from that, the actor followed an intermittent fasting plan that varied according to how busy his days were. Instead of going low carbs, the personal trainer wanted Gosling to be full of energy for the dances, so he included healthy smoothies throughout the set days.
Other Things You Didn’t Know About Ryan Gosling
You didn’t know how tall Ryan Gosling was. But what else don’t you know about one of your favorite stars? We bet it’s a lot! Here are a few interesting facts about Ryan Gosling:
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- He’s known for heavily preparing for his roles. Before La La Land, he learned how to play the piano, and he indeed played all his piano scenes. Meanwhile, in The Notebook, he built the kitchen table featured in the movie to prepare for Noah’s character.
- He was in relationships with different co-stars who played roles alongside him, including Rachel McAdams, Sandra Bullock, and his current wife Eva Mendes.
- He was abused a lot at a young age by his schoolmates, up to the point that his mother took him out of elementary school and had him home-schooled to escape the abuse.
- He’s a trained jazz guitarist, and he even started a band once. It was called Dead Man’s Bones, and he started it with his friend Zach Shields.
- He beat 17,000 people for his place in The All New Mickey Mouse Club in 1993. At the time, he was the only source of income for his family.
Final Thoughts
Ryan Gosling is 6 feet tall, putting him at an average height compared to taller actors. However, his lean body has always made him look taller than he is.
Gosling is known for changing his body according to his upcoming role. He once gained 60 lbs for a role that he didn’t complete in the end, and he followed a strict workout plan for his role as Ken in Barbie.
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