How old was Gene Hackman in Eureka?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Eureka was being made, Gene Hackman was:

52 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 Eureka:

January 1, 1983

And the day in which Gene Hackman was born:

January 30, 1930

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Gene Hackman could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.