How old was John Wayne in Flying Tigers?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the time Flying Tigers was made, John Wayne was:

34 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Flying Tigers:

January 1, 1942

And the birth date of John Wayne:

May 26, 1907

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, John Wayne may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.