How old was John Hurt in Lou?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

The age of John Hurt while starring in Lou was:

69 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Lou was launched:

January 1, 2010

And the birth date of John Hurt:

January 22, 1940

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, John Hurt might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.