How old was Alan Ruck in Ferris Bueller's Day Off?

Sometimes, a character’s impact makes us want to know more about the person portraying them. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

During the filming of Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Alan Ruck was:

29 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Ferris Bueller's Day Off was launched:

January 1, 1986

And the known birth date of Alan Ruck:

July 01, 1956

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