How old was John Hughes in European Vacation?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of John Hughes while starring in European Vacation was:

34 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of European Vacation:

January 1, 1985

And the date of birth of John Hughes, that is:

February 18, 1950

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of John Hughes during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.