How old was John Wayne in Dakota?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It adds depth to our understanding of a celebrity’s experience. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In the movie Dakota, John Wayne was:

37 years old

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

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Dakota:

January 1, 1945

And the date of birth of John Wayne:

May 26, 1907

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