How old was Christopher Reeve in Superman II?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. It helps us understand the context in which they took on the role. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

In the movie Superman II, Christopher Reeve was at the age of:

27 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Superman II:

January 1, 1980

And the birth day of Christopher Reeve, that is:

September 25, 1952

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