Jack Nicholson was 41 years old during the filming of The Shining (the production took place in 1979, with Nicholson born on April 22, 1937). He turned 43 by the film’s U.S. release in 1980, but his age during principal photography was 41.
- Context: The Shining was released in 1980, directed by Stanley Kubrick, and filmed mainly in 1979. Nicholson’s birthdate places him at 41 during the production year. This aligns with contemporary accounts noting his age in the 41–42 range during filming. [web results referenced include production year and Nicholson’s birthdate]
