How old was Richard O'Brien in Flash Gordon?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

While Flash Gordon was being made, Richard O'Brien was:

37 years old

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

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Flash Gordon premiered:

January 1, 1980

And the birth date of Richard O'Brien:

March 25, 1942

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