How old was John Wayne in The Longest Day?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

During the filming of The Longest Day, John Wayne was:

54 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of The Longest Day:

January 1, 1962

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.