How old was John Hurt in Alien?

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.

At the moment the movie Alien was being made, John Hurt was:

38 years old

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

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year Alien came out:

January 1, 1979

And the birth day of John Hurt, that is:

January 22, 1940

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