He is around 5'9. Your problem is that americans have such a fragile grip on feet and inches, that you consider that very short (since most short guys squeeze a few inches on themself). I am 5'9, and when I lived in America, People would always claim I was 6 feet, or 5'11 at least. they have this idea that anyone who is 5'9 must be some type of midget, instead of just2000 rather modest height.

I had the same reaction and I think it's stupid to cheat with that. Height is not an accomplishment by the way

Most male actors heights are overcompensated by about 2 or so inches, until they are actually above 6 feet