How old was Helen Mirren in The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu?

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 dive into that fascinating detail.

In the movie The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu, Helen Mirren was at the age of:

34 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu was launched:

January 1, 1980

And the birth date of Helen Mirren:

July 26, 1945

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Helen Mirren could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.