How old was John Hughes in Pretty in Pink?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In the movie Pretty in Pink, John Hughes was at the age of:

35 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 Pretty in Pink was released:

January 1, 1986

And the day John Hughes was born, which is:

February 18, 1950

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, John Hughes might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.