How old was James Garner in Maverick?

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 Maverick was being made, James Garner was:

65 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 Maverick:

January 1, 1994

And the date of birth of James Garner, that is:

April 07, 1928

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, James Garner could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.