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If you're watching the ESPN2 broadcast of Monday Night Football that features the ManningCast, you'll get to spend some time with Danny DeVito in Week 13.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhen the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots, DeVito is one of the guests on the broadcast hosted by brothers Peyton and Eli Manning.
Of course, much of the reason for DeVito's invite has to do with his fun commercials with Eli. They feud in some Jimmy John's ads.
Those recent advertisements also have people asking a notable question.
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How tall is Danny DeVito?
Danny DeVito is 4-foot-10.
He was born with a rare genetic disorder called multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, which is also known as Fairbank's disease.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt affects bone growth and cartilage development.
"You know, you want to be comfortable and you want to have friends," DeVito told CBS in 2017. "The early days of being like short, being five feet tall, well... after a while, you start getting used to it. And in social circles, you start thinking you may be able to compensate with your personality."
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DeVito also acknowledged that his height may have made him unforgettable.
"No casting director is gonna forget the 5ft guy," DeVito told CBS.
His commercial partner, Eli Manning, officially measures at 6-foot-5.
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