How old was Ian McKellen in The Promise?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

Ian McKellen, while participating in The Promise, was:

29 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 The Promise:

January 1, 1969

And the day in which Ian McKellen was born:

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.