How old was Ian McKellen in Bent?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

The age of Ian McKellen while starring in Bent was:

57 years old

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

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Bent premiered:

January 1, 1997

And the known birth date of Ian McKellen:

May 25, 1939

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of Ian McKellen during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.