How old was John Hurt in Cry of the Penguins?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. 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 Cry of the Penguins, John Hurt was:

30 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

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

January 1, 1971

And the date of birth of John Hurt:

January 22, 1940

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, John Hurt could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.