How old was John Wayne in The Wings of Eagles?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

At the time The Wings of Eagles was made, John Wayne was:

49 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of The Wings of Eagles:

January 1, 1957

And the birth date of John Wayne:

May 26, 1907

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, John Wayne might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.