How old was John Wayne in True Grit?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

John Wayne was this age when he appeared in True Grit:

61 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year True Grit premiered:

January 1, 1969

And the date of birth of John Wayne, that is:

May 26, 1907

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of John Wayne during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.