How old was Mel Gibson in Payback?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

At the moment the movie Payback was being made, Mel Gibson was:

42 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 Payback was launched:

January 1, 1999

And the day in which Mel Gibson was born:

January 03, 1956

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Mel Gibson could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.