How old was Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

The age of Mickey Rourke while starring in The Wrestler was:

55 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Wrestler premiered:

January 1, 2008

And the birth day of Mickey Rourke, that is:

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.