How old was John Hurt in Melancholia?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

John Hurt was this age when he appeared in Melancholia:

70 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Melancholia:

January 1, 2011

And the day in which John Hurt was born:

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.