How old was Ian McKellen in The Egg Trick?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Egg Trick was being made, Ian McKellen was:

73 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Egg Trick:

January 1, 2013

And the day Ian McKellen was born:

May 25, 1939

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Ian McKellen may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.