Male Celebrities Who Are 7 Feet 1 Inches (216 cm) Tall

The list of male celebrities who are 7'1" (216 cm) tall includes Robert Parish, Pau Gasol, Shaquille O’ Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, The Great Khali. Famous personalities featured on this list, include basketball players, actors, coaches, wwe wrestlers and from other domains of life. This list of male celebrities who are 7 feet 1 inches includes people from United States, Senegal, Germany, Slovenia and many more countries.

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Shaquille O’ Neal

Birthdate: March 6, 1972

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Shaquille O'Neal is an American former basketball player who currently works as a sports analyst. Considered one of the greatest basketballers ever, O'Neal was also one of the heaviest and tallest players of all time. One of the most important players in the history of LA Lakers, O'Neal helped the team win three consecutive NBA championships between 2000 and 2002.

Wilt Chamberlain

Birthdate: August 21, 1936

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: October 12, 1999

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, Wilt Chamberlain created numerous records and won two championships during his fourteen years career. The legendary player, first drafted by Philadelphia Warriors, later played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers. After retirement, he ventured into business, played volleyball, appeared in commercials and movie and even published his autobiography.

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Pau Gasol

(One of the Greatest Basketball Power Forwards of All Time)

Pau Gasol

Birthdate: July 6, 1980

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain

Four-time All-Star NBA power-forward/center Pau Gasol left medical school to join FC Barcelona. He won two NBA championships with the LA Lakers. The Spanish footballer and the 2002 NBA Rookie of the Year is an all-time EuroBasket top-scorer, reads historical novels, is a polyglot, and loves concerts and operas. 

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Birthdate: August 27, 1972

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Dhiraina, Himachal Pradesh, India

The Great Khali, with a towering height of 7’ 1”, was named the 8th-tallest professional wrestler in history, in 2014. He was earlier a Punjab Police officer. He became the first Indian-born winner of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and has also appeared in several Hollywood and Bollywood films.

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David Robinson

(Basketball player)

David Robinson

Birthdate: August 6, 1965

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Key West, Florida, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

Robert Parish

Birthdate: August 30, 1953

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Vlade Divac

(Serbian Former Basketball Player Who Played as a Center)

Vlade Divac

Birthdate: February 3, 1968

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Prijepolje, Serbia

Vlade Divac is a Serbian former basketball player and one of only seven players in the history of NBA to record 13,000 points, 3,000 assists, 9,000 rebounds, and 1,500 blocked shots. In 2010, he was made an inductee of the FIBA Hall of Fame. In 2019, Vlade Divac was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Rudy Gobert

(Basketball player)

Rudy Gobert

Birthdate: June 26, 1992

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Saint-Quentin, France

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Bill Cartwright

(Basketball player, Basketball coach)

Bill Cartwright

Birthdate: July 30, 1957

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Lodi, California, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Ian Whyte

(actor)

Ian Whyte

Birthdate: September 17, 1971

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Bangor

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Wang Zhizhi

(basketball player)

Wang Zhizhi

Birthdate: July 8, 1977

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Beijing

Born to basketball player parents, Wang Zhizhi had begun playing the game at age 8. He later created history by becoming the first Chinese-born to compete in the NBA. Known for his successful stint with teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, he was also in the news for his 7-foot frame.

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Tiny Ron Taylor

(Actor, Basketball player)

Tiny Ron Taylor

Birthdate: November 21, 1947

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Torrance, California, United States

Died: November 28, 2019

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Tree Rollins

(Basketball player)

Tree Rollins

Birthdate: June 16, 1955

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Winter Haven, Florida, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Hunter Dickinson

(Basketball player)

Hunter Dickinson

Birthdate: November 25, 2000

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Michael Ojo

(Basketball player)

Michael Ojo

Birthdate: January 5, 1993

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria

Died: August 7, 2020

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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James Edwards

(Basketball player)

James Edwards

Birthdate: November 22, 1955

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Brian Zoubek

(Basketball player)

Brian Zoubek

Birthdate: April 6, 1988

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Giorgi Shermadini

(Basketball player)

Giorgi Shermadini

Birthdate: April 2, 1989

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Mtskheta, Georgia

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Joel Przybilla

(Basketball player)

Joel Przybilla

Birthdate: October 10, 1979

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Monticello, Minnesota, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

Pier Gerlofs Donia

Birthdate: 1480 AD

Birthplace: Kimswerd, Frisia, Netherlands

Died: October 28, 1520

Pier Gerlofs Donia was a Frisian rebel leader and pirate, whose life is shrouded in mystery. He was said to be a big, strong man with a dark complexion. He led an armed band, known as the Arumer Zwarte Hoop, against the Hollanders and Burgundians at sea and targeted ships that traveled the Zuiderzee. He died in 1520. 

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Przemek Karnowski

(Basketball player)

Przemek Karnowski

Birthdate: November 8, 1993

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Bydgoszcz, Poland

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Mohammad Irfan

(Pakistani Cricketer and Tallest Player Known for His Height of 7'1")

Mohammad Irfan

Birthdate: June 6, 1982

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Pakistan

With his towering 7’1” frame, Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Irfan has scripted history as the tallest player to ever play first-class or international cricket. While he initially worked in a plastic pipe factory to support his family, he was soon scouted by former cricketer Aaqib Javed. He was later suspended for corruption.

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Sam Bowie

(Basketball player)

Sam Bowie

Birthdate: March 17, 1961

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Timofey Mozgov

(Basketball player who won the bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics)

Timofey Mozgov

Birthdate: July 16, 1986

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Isaiah Austin

(Basketball player)

Isaiah Austin

Birthdate: October 25, 1993

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Fresno, California, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Dragan Bender

(Croatian Basketball Player Who Has Played for the NBA)

Dragan Bender

Birthdate: November 17, 1997

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatian basketball player Dragan Bender is best known for his association with the Spanish club Monbus Obradoiro. Starting his career with Split, he later played for the NBA teams Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. He was also part of the 2014 European U-18 Championship bronze-winning Croatian squad.

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Jay Huff

(Basketball player)

Jay Huff

Birthdate: August 25, 1998

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Durham, North Carolina, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Dalibor Bagarić

(Former Croatian German Basketball Player Who Played Center)

Dalibor Bagarić

Birthdate: February 7, 1980

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Munich, West Germany

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Jon Teske

(Basketball player)

Jon Teske

Birthdate: May 4, 1997

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Justin Patton

(Basketball player)

Justin Patton

Birthdate: June 14, 1997

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Riverdale, Georgia, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Spencer Hawes

(Basketball Player)

Spencer Hawes

Birthdate: April 28, 1988

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Patrick Femerling

(Former German Basketball Player Who Played Center )

Patrick Femerling

Birthdate: March 4, 1975

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Robert Swift

(Basketball player)

Robert Swift

Birthdate: December 3, 1985

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Bakersfield, California, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Ioannis Bourousis

(Greek Professional Basketball Player)

Ioannis Bourousis

Birthdate: November 17, 1983

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Karditsa, Greece

Ioannis Bourousis is a Greek basketball player who helped his national team win the gold medal at the 2005 FIBA European Championship. He also played an important role in Greece's bronze medal-winning performance at EuroBasket 2009. A six-time Greek League All-Star, Ioannis Bourousis has won several league titles like EuroLeague Championship, Greek League Championship, Greek Cup, and Spanish League Championship.

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Ibou Dianko Badji

(Basketball player)

Ibou Dianko Badji

Birthdate: October 13, 2002

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Robert Maras

(German Retired Basketball Player and Coach)

Robert Maras

Birthdate: October 20, 1978

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Freiburg, Germany

Robert Maras is a German retired basketball player and coach. He was an important member of the German national team that won the bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA World Cup in the USA and the silver medal at the 2005 EuroBasket. Robert Maras also played for popular clubs like Caja San Fernando, Bayern Munich, and Skyliners Frankfurt.

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Alen Omić

(Slovenian Basketball Player)

Alen Omić

Birthdate: May 6, 1992

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Alen Omić is a Slovenia basketball player who is currently playing for Cedevita Olimpija. Over the years, he has represented various clubs, winning the EuroCup in 2017, the Basketball League of Serbia in 2018, and the Premier A Slovenian Basketball League in 2022. Alen Omić has also won two Slovenian Cups and two Slovenian Supercups.

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Nick Vanos

(Basketball player)

Nick Vanos

Birthdate: April 13, 1963

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States

Died: August 16, 1987

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Gregor Fučka

(Retired Basketball Player)

Gregor Fučka

Birthdate: August 7, 1971

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Kranj, Slovenia

Gregor Fučka is a Slovenian-Italian former basketball player who won the gold medal at the 1999 FIBA EuroBasket where he represented Italy; he was named the MVP of the tournament. Over the course of his career, Gregor Fučka also won the 2003 EuroLeague title, two Italian League titles, and two Spanish League titles among other prestigious championship titles.

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Balša Koprivica

(Basketball player - Center)

Balša Koprivica

Birthdate: May 1, 2000

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Cheikh Samb

(Basketball player)

Cheikh Samb

Birthdate: October 22, 1984

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Tryggvi Hlinason

(Icelandic Basketball Player Who Plays for the Spanish Team Basket Zaragoza)

Tryggvi Hlinason

Birthdate: October 28, 1997

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Þingeyjarsveit, Iceland

Known as much for his football skills as for his 7’ 1” frame, Icelandic basketball player Tryggvi Hlinason represents the Spanish team Basket Zaragoza. Born and raised on an isolated farm, he later began his basketball career with Þór Akureyri. He is a GSSE bronze winner and has also won the Spanish Supercup.

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Daniel Santiago

(Retired Puerto Rican Basketball Player and Coach)

Daniel Santiago

Birthdate: June 24, 1976

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Lubbock, Texas

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Ryan Doherty

(American Professional Beach Volleyball Player)

Ryan Doherty

Birthdate: February 2, 1984

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Mirza Begić

(Slovenian Retired Basketball Player)

Mirza Begić

Birthdate: July 9, 1985

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mirza Begić is a Bosnian-born Slovenian retired basketball player who played for popular clubs like Real Madrid and Olympiacos. Over the course of his career, Begić won a FIBA Intercontinental Cup, three Slovenian League titles, and two Slovenian Cups among other important tournaments. Mirza Begić also represented Slovenia national team at prestigious tournaments, including EuroBasket 2011. 

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Kyrylo Fesenko

(Ukrainian Professional Basketball Player)

Kyrylo Fesenko

Birthdate: December 24, 1986

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Dnipro, Ukraine

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Bamba Fall

(Basketball player)

Bamba Fall

Birthdate: May 27, 1986

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Saint-Louis, Senegal

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Tanor Ngom

(Basketball player)

Tanor Ngom

Birthdate: January 19, 1998

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Predrag Samardžiski

(Basketball player)

Predrag Samardžiski

Birthdate: April 11, 1986

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Skopje, SR Macedonia, SFR Yugoslavia

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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Artem Pustovyi

(Ukrainian Basketball Player Who Plays as a Center)

Artem Pustovyi

Birthdate: June 25, 1992

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Kiev, Ukraine

Height: 7'1" (216 cm)

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