How old was Marlon Brando in The Island of Dr. Moreau?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While The Island of Dr. Moreau was being made, Marlon Brando was:

71 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year The Island of Dr. Moreau was launched:

January 1, 1996

And the birth date 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.