How old was John Wayne in The High and the Mighty?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It adds depth to our understanding of a celebrity’s experience. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

At the time The High and the Mighty was made, John Wayne was:

46 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year The High and the Mighty was launched:

January 1, 1954

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.