How old was John Wayne in The Greatest Story Ever Told?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While The Greatest Story Ever Told was being made, John Wayne was:

57 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of The Greatest Story Ever Told:

January 1, 1965

And the date of birth of John Wayne:

May 26, 1907

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of John Wayne during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.