How old was Malcolm McDowell in Caligula?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

At the time Caligula was made, Malcolm McDowell was:

35 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Caligula:

January 1, 1979

And the date of birth of Malcolm McDowell, that is:

June 13, 1943

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Malcolm McDowell could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.