How old was John Wayne in Sands of Iwo Jima?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Sands of Iwo Jima was being made, John Wayne was:

41 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Sands of Iwo Jima premiered:

January 1, 1949

And also the day John Wayne was born:

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.