How old was Elton John in The Rock?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of The Rock, Elton John was:

48 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Rock premiered:

January 1, 1996

And the birth day of Elton John, that is:

March 25, 1947

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