Fans know almost everything about Daryl Dixon, from his skills as a hunter, sharpshooter, and fighter to his rather distant but ultimately selfless, level-headed, and rational persona. However, one thing fans have always been curious about is how old he is, along with actor Norman Reedus. Here is everything you need to know about Daryl Dixon’s age throughout The Walking Dead franchise.
How old is Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead?
During the events of the original The Walking Dead series, Daryl Dixon was somewhere between his 30s to his 50s. As of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which takes place 12 years after the start of The Walking Dead, Daryl is in his early-mid 50s.
There has been no clear information on Daryl Dixon’s age at all throughout The Walking Dead. After all, in a world full of raging zombies and a lot of stressors, who has time to ponder over a person’s age? However, multiple clues can help pinpoint how old Daryl is in the series.
The first clue is when Daryl mentions that he grew up riding motorcycles and listening to rock bands during the 70s and 80s. This implies that Daryl was a teenager during this time, which can put him anywhere between 30 to 50 during the entire run of The Walking Dead series.
As for his current age in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, the show is set 12 years after the Zombie Outbreak and about two years after The Walking Dead series finale “Rest In Peace”, which would put Daryl Dixon in his early-mid 50s.
How old is TWD actor Norman Reedus?
Norman Reedus, the actor who plays Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead series was born on January 4, 1969. Thus, the actor is currently 54 years old.
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