How old was John Wayne in The Drop Kick?

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.

In The Drop Kick, John Wayne took on the role at the age of:

19 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Drop Kick:

January 1, 1927

And the date of birth of John Wayne:

May 26, 1907

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of John Wayne during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.