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When we watch a new movie or TV show starring our favorite actor, we don’t really think about how old he is. It doesn’t seem to matter because, to us, he’ll always be a hot man who’s played one or another of our favorite characters. However, time flies, and the real age of some famous men may leave you rather surprised.
This actor is best known for his roles as Superman and Witcher. It’s hard to believe it, but he’ll turn 40 this May. However, he looks like he’s in his early thirties.
This legendary actor who used to portray James Bond will celebrate his 70th anniversary this May. But thanks to his charming smile, he looks 20 years younger.
Jared is a musician and actor, the winner of the Oscar and Golden Globe. In his movies, he often looks like a man who knows the secret to eternal life. But it’s worth mentioning that he’s already turned 51.
This British actor is best known for his roles of the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in the series Doctor Who and Daemon Targaryen in the series House of the Dragon. So, Matt recently celebrated his 40th anniversary.
This actor starred in many famous movies including The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain, and Sherlock Holmes. This winter, Jude turned 50. Isn’t this surprising?
Ford rose to fame thanks to his roles of Han Solo in the epic space opera Star Wars and Indiana Jones in the movie franchise of the same name. It’s hard to believe it, but the actor is already 80 years old, though he still looks great.
LeBlanc, who is best known for his role as the funny bachelor Joey Tribbiani in the sitcom Friends, turned 55 last year.
This German actor, director, scriptwriter, and producer rose to international fame after starring in the iconic movie Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door. At the end of this year, Til will turn 60.
This actor is best known for the role of Magneto in the X-Men film series, and the movies A Dangerous Method and Prometheus. He’s 45 years old now.
The Irish actor, who is a Golden Globe winner and best known for the movies From Paris with Love and Match Point, is 45 now.
The American actor, who rose to fame thanks to the role of Clark Kent in the superhero drama Smallville, is 45 years old. But he’ll always stay a teenager with great superpowers in our memory.
Dwayne was a professional wrestler for many years, and only after finishing his sports career did he decide to become an actor. He’s starred in famous movies like The Mummy Returns, Walking Tall, Tooth Fairy, and some parts of the Fast & Furious film series. You won’t believe it but the actor is 50 years old.
The actor is known not only for his marriage to Jennifer Lopez but also for starring in the movies Good Will Hunting, Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, to say the least. Affleck turned 50 last year.
Apart from his iconic role of Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, Jamie is also a famous model and has appeared in commercials for Dolce & Gabbana, Zara, Banana Republic, Dior, Calvin Klein, and Levi’s Jeans. Currently, he’s 40.
The actor became internationally famous after starring in movies like Rain Man, Mission Impossible, Eyes Wide Shut, and Vanilla Sky. Tom tries to do almost all of his movie stunts himself, even though he’s already 60 years old.
Brendan is best known for his role of Rick O’Connell in The Mummy trilogy, as well as the movies George of the Jungle and Bedazzled. Later this year, the actor will turn 55.
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