How old was Alan Rickman in Sonnet Number 12?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

While Sonnet Number 12 was being made, Alan Rickman was:

62 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Sonnet Number 12:

January 1, 2009

And also the day Alan Rickman was born:

February 21, 1946

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