How old was John Hurt in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

While Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was being made, John Hurt was:

70 years old

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

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 was released:

January 1, 2011

And the birth date of John Hurt:

January 22, 1940

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of John Hurt during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.