How old was Richard Harris in Orca?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

Richard Harris, while participating in Orca, was:

46 years old

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

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

January 1, 1977

And the birth day of Richard Harris, that is:

October 01, 1930

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Richard Harris during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.