How old was Gene Hackman in The French Connection?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Gene Hackman while starring in The French Connection was:

40 years old

This is the verified age of the celebrity based on our calculation.

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

January 1, 1971

And the day in which Gene Hackman was born:

January 30, 1930

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Gene Hackman could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.