How old was Bill Nighy in Glorious 39?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

In Glorious 39, Bill Nighy took on the role at the age of:

59 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 Glorious 39 premiered:

January 1, 2009

And the day Bill Nighy was born, which is:

December 12, 1949

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Bill Nighy during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.