The Ultimate Film Trivia Database

Real Ages Behind
the Characters

Discover how old actors really were when they played iconic roles. From adults playing teenagers to age-defying transformations.

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Actor Age 33

Character 18

+15 years difference

Stockard Channing

as Rizzo in Grease (1978)

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Actor 29

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Role 16

+13 years

Gabrielle Carteris

as Andrea in Beverly Hills, 90210

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Actor 31

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Role 12

+19 years

Tom Hanks

as Josh in Big (1988)

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Actor 28

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Role 17

+11 years

Michael J. Fox

as Marty in Back to the Future

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