The Hangover cast ages: How old were the actors then (and now)?

It may have been over a decade since the release of The Hangover, but the movie is still one of my favorites to date. The first movie kicked off the drunken misadventures of Phil (Bradley Cooper), Alan (Zach Galifianakis), and Stu (Ed Helmes), who find themselves waking up in a hotel room in Las Vegas with blurred memories of the night before. The trio gets into some sticky situations while attempting to find their lost friend and deliver him back on time for his wedding.

If you’re curious about how old the actors were during the original movie and how old they are now, you’re in the right place! We’re breaking down the ages of the cast members below, and seeing what they’re up to now. Without further ado…

How old was Bradley Copper in The Hangover?

Bradley portrayed Phil Wenneck in the movies, a loudmouth private school teacher who’s known Doug since childhood. While filming the first movie in the popular trilogy, Bradley was 34 years old. Now over a decade later, the actor — who’s gone on to star in A Star Is Born and many other popular titles — is 48 years old.

How old was Zach Galifianakis in The Hangover?

Zach portrayed Alan Garner in the movies, the eccentric and slightly weird brother-in-law of Doug Billings. In the first movie, Zach was 40 years old, but currently, the actor is 53 years old. Since starring in the Hangover franchise the actor has appeared in plenty of other movies and even hosts his own talk show called Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis which features appearances from celebrity guests.

How old was Ed Helmes in The Hangover?

Ed portrayed Dr. Stu Price in the Hangover trilogy. At the beginning of the franchise, the actor was 35 years old, but as of 2023, he is 49 years old. The actor has appeared in several other popular movies and shows, including Netflix’s Big Mouth and BoJack Horseman. 

How old was Justin Barta in The Hangover?

Even though he was mostly “lost” for the first movie, Justin portrayed protagonist Doug Billings. He was the youngest male cast member at the time of filming, being just 31 years of age when he appeared in the first Hangover movie. Now over a decade later, the actor is 44 years old. Recently, you may have caught the actor in Disney’s National Treasure: Edge of History or in Godfather of Harlem.

How old was Ken Jeong in The Hangover?

Ken portrayed Leslie Chow, also known as Mr. Chow, the main antagonist of The Hangover. While filming the first movie, the actor was 40 years old. Now 14 years later, the actor is 53 years old. Since appearing in the movies, he’s gone on to star in plenty of other comedy movies and shows, including Ride Along 2, Dr. Ken, Crazy Rich Asians, and many more.