How old was Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While On the Waterfront was being made, Marlon Brando was:

29 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of On the Waterfront:

January 1, 1954

And the date of birth of Marlon Brando:

April 03, 1924

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Marlon Brando during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.