How old was Ian McKellen in Apt Pupil?

Curiosity about a celebrity’s age during filming is more common than you’d think. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

In the movie Apt Pupil, Ian McKellen was:

58 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Apt Pupil:

January 1, 1998

And the date of birth of Ian McKellen, which is:

May 25, 1939

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Ian McKellen might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.