How old was Terry Gilliam in Lost in La Mancha?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

In the movie Lost in La Mancha, Terry Gilliam was at the age of:

61 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Lost in La Mancha was launched:

January 1, 2002

And the birth date of Terry Gilliam:

November 22, 1940

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