How old was Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

In the movie Lethal Weapon, Mel Gibson was:

30 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 Lethal Weapon was launched:

January 1, 1987

And the birth date of Mel Gibson:

January 03, 1956

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of Mel Gibson during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.