How old was Alan Rickman in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

In the movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Alan Rickman was:

57 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:

January 1, 2004

And the day Alan Rickman was born, which is:

February 21, 1946

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Alan Rickman might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.