How old was Mickey Rourke in Barfly?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

While Barfly was being made, Mickey Rourke was:

34 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year Barfly came out:

January 1, 1987

And the date of birth of Mickey Rourke:

September 16, 1952

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