How old was Mel Gibson in The Passion of the Christ?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Passion of the Christ was being made, Mel Gibson was:

47 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year The Passion of the Christ was launched:

January 1, 2004

And the birth date of Mel Gibson:

January 03, 1956

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Mel Gibson during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.