How old was Jeremy Irons in The Lion King?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In The Lion King, Jeremy Irons took on the role at the age of:

45 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie The Lion King was released:

January 1, 1994

And the date of birth of Jeremy Irons:

September 19, 1948

Movies tend to be released within a year of filming, so Jeremy Irons may have been one year off from the listed age in certain scenes.