How old was Arnold Schwarzenegger in Conan the Barbarian?

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’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Conan the Barbarian was being made, Arnold Schwarzenegger was:

34 years old

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

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Conan the Barbarian:

January 1, 1982

And the birth day of Arnold Schwarzenegger, that is:

July 30, 1947

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