How old was Mel Gibson in The Patriot?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Patriot was being made, Mel Gibson was:

43 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

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

January 1, 2000

And the day in which Mel Gibson was born:

January 03, 1956

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