How old was John Wayne in The Horse Soldiers?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In The Horse Soldiers, John Wayne took on the role at the age of:

51 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of The Horse Soldiers:

January 1, 1959

And the date of birth of John Wayne:

May 26, 1907

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, John Wayne may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.