How old was Gene Hackman in Hoosiers?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In Hoosiers, Gene Hackman took on the role at the age of:

55 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

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

January 1, 1986

And the date of birth of Gene Hackman:

January 30, 1930

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Gene Hackman might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.