How old was Mickey Rourke in Fade to Black?

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 Fade to Black was being made, Mickey Rourke was:

27 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Fade to Black:

January 1, 1980

And the date of birth of Mickey Rourke:

September 16, 1952

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Mickey Rourke during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.