How old was John Hurt in History of the World: Part I?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. 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 History of the World: Part I was being made, John Hurt was:

40 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 History of the World: Part I was released:

January 1, 1981

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.