How old was Mike Myers in Shrek?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

While Shrek was being made, Mike Myers was:

37 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Shrek:

January 1, 2001

And the birth day of Mike Myers, that is:

May 25, 1963

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Mike Myers during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.