How old was Oliver Reed in Lion of the Desert?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In Lion of the Desert, Oliver Reed took on the role at the age of:

42 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Lion of the Desert:

January 1, 1981

And the birth date of Oliver Reed:

February 13, 1938

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