How old was Paul Newman in Absence of Malice?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

At the moment the movie Absence of Malice was being made, Paul Newman was:

55 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Absence of Malice was launched:

January 1, 1981

And the birth date of Paul Newman:

January 26, 1925

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Paul Newman might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.