How old was John Wayne in Wake of the Red Witch?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

In Wake of the Red Witch, John Wayne took on the role at the age of:

40 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Wake of the Red Witch:

January 1, 1948

And the day in which John Wayne was born:

May 26, 1907

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of John Wayne during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.