How old was Clint Eastwood in J. Edgar: The Most Powerful Man in the World?

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. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

Clint Eastwood was this age when he appeared in J. Edgar: The Most Powerful Man in the World:

81 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of J. Edgar: The Most Powerful Man in the World:

January 1, 2012

And the date of birth of Clint Eastwood:

May 31, 1930

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