How old was Ian McKellen in The Wolverine?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Wolverine was being made, Ian McKellen was:

73 years old

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

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of The Wolverine:

January 1, 2013

And the known birth date of Ian McKellen:

May 25, 1939

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Ian McKellen during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.