How old was John Wayne in The Barbarian and the Geisha?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In The Barbarian and the Geisha, John Wayne took on the role at the age of:

50 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Barbarian and the Geisha premiered:

January 1, 1958

And the birth date of John Wayne:

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.