How old was Steve McQueen in Papillon?

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. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

At the moment the movie Papillon was being made, Steve McQueen was:

42 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Papillon:

January 1, 1973

And the date of birth of Steve McQueen, that is:

March 24, 1930

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Steve McQueen could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.