How old was Bruce Dern in The Great Gatsby?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Bruce Dern while starring in The Great Gatsby was:

37 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 The Great Gatsby premiered:

January 1, 1974

And the birth date of Bruce Dern:

June 04, 1936

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Bruce Dern during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.