How old was Gene Hackman in Superman?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

While Superman was being made, Gene Hackman was:

47 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Superman:

January 1, 1978

And the date of birth of Gene Hackman, that is:

January 30, 1930

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Gene Hackman may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.