How old was Mel Gibson in Maverick?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Maverick was being made, Mel Gibson was:

37 years old

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

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

January 1, 1994

And the date of birth of Mel Gibson, that is:

January 03, 1956

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