How old was John Wayne in Lady from Louisiana?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

In Lady from Louisiana, John Wayne took on the role at the age of:

33 years old

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

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Lady from Louisiana:

January 1, 1941

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

May 26, 1907

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of John Wayne during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.