How old was Martin Scorsese in The King of Comedy?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Martin Scorsese, while participating in The King of Comedy, was:

39 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 King of Comedy was launched:

January 1, 1982

And the birth date of Martin Scorsese:

November 17, 1942

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Martin Scorsese might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.