How old was Gerard Butler in The Phantom of the Opera?

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. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of The Phantom of the Opera, Gerard Butler was:

34 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Phantom of the Opera:

January 1, 2004

And the date of birth of Gerard Butler:

November 13, 1969

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Gerard Butler during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.