Charles Manson height is 5 Feet 6 Inches. Charles Manson is one of the most notorious criminals in history. His name is synonymous with evil and his actions have been studied by countless researchers, psychologists, and law enforcement officers for decades. Born on November 12th 1934 to a single mother who had already been in trouble with the law before he was born, Charles Manson's life was off to an unfortunate start from day one. He spent much of his childhood moving around between various relatives as well as spending time in reform schools due to numerous run-ins with the police that started when he was just a young boy.