How old was Gerard Butler in Jewel of the Sahara?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

While Jewel of the Sahara was being made, Gerard Butler was:

31 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

For this age we used as a reference point the first day of the year of the release of Jewel of the Sahara:

January 1, 2001

And the birth date of Gerard Butler:

November 13, 1969

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Gerard Butler during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.