Paul Newman was 44 years old when he starred in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (released in 1969).

Quick Scoop: How old was Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy?

Paul Newman was born on January 26, 1925.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was released in 1969, which means Newman was 44 during the year of the film’s release.

So if you’ve ever thought he looked a bit older and more seasoned than a typical “young outlaw,” you’re right—he was a mid‑forties Hollywood icon playing a legendary Western bandit.

Mini facts

  • Paul Newman’s birth date: January 26, 1925.
  • Film release year: 1969.
  • His age that year: 44 years old.

In fan forum threads, people often guess Newman was in his late 30s, but the math puts him firmly in his mid‑40s during Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

TL;DR: For anyone searching “how old was Paul Newman in Butch Cassidy ,” the answer is: he was 44 years old at the time of the film’s 1969 release.

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