How old was John Wayne in The Shootist?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of John Wayne while starring in The Shootist was:

68 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Shootist premiered:

January 1, 1976

And the birth day of John Wayne, that is:

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.