How old was Jack Nicholson in Ragtime?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Jack Nicholson while starring in Ragtime was:

43 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Ragtime was launched:

January 1, 1981

And the birth date of Jack Nicholson:

April 22, 1937

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Jack Nicholson could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.