How old was Mickey Rourke in Eureka?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Eureka was being made, Mickey Rourke was:

30 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Eureka:

January 1, 1983

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.