How old was Gene Hackman in Reds?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of Reds, Gene Hackman was:

50 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Reds was launched:

January 1, 1981

And also the day 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.