How old was John Hughes in Spud?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

At the time Spud was made, John Hughes was:

58 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Spud premiered:

January 1, 2009

And the birth day of John Hughes, that is:

February 18, 1950

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, John Hughes may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.