How old was Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark?

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. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

During the filming of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harrison Ford was:

38 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Raiders of the Lost Ark:

January 1, 1981

And the date of birth of Harrison Ford:

July 13, 1942

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Harrison Ford during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.