How old was Ian McKellen in Alfred the Great?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Alfred the Great was being made, Ian McKellen was:

29 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Alfred the Great:

January 1, 1969

And the date of birth of Ian McKellen:

May 25, 1939

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