How old was Ian McKellen in Swept from the Sea?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

During the filming of Swept from the Sea, Ian McKellen was:

57 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Swept from the Sea:

January 1, 1997

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.