How old was Sean Penn in Being John Malkovich?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was 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 Being John Malkovich was being made, Sean Penn was:

38 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Being John Malkovich was launched:

January 1, 1999

And the known birth date of Sean Penn:

August 17, 1960

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