How old was Alan Arkin in Inspector Clouseau?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In Inspector Clouseau, Alan Arkin took on the role at the age of:

33 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Inspector Clouseau premiered:

January 1, 1968

And the known birth date of Alan Arkin:

March 26, 1934

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Alan Arkin could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.