How old was John Wayne in How the West Was Won?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

During the filming of How the West Was Won, John Wayne was:

54 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year How the West Was Won was launched:

January 1, 1962

And the date of birth of John Wayne, that is:

May 26, 1907

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