How old was Sam Elliott in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

During the filming of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Sam Elliott was:

24 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid:

January 1, 1969

And the day in which Sam Elliott was born:

August 09, 1944

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Sam Elliott could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.