How old was John Wayne in The Cowboys?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the moment the movie The Cowboys was being made, John Wayne was:

64 years old

This is the verified age of the celebrity based on our calculation.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Cowboys premiered:

January 1, 1972

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.