How old was Christopher Lloyd in The Onion Field?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In The Onion Field, Christopher Lloyd took on the role at the age of:

40 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Onion Field:

January 1, 1979

And the day in which Christopher Lloyd was born:

October 22, 1938

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Christopher Lloyd during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.