About How Old Are They?
The Story Behind the Ages
Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "Wait, how old was that actor when they played a high schooler?" You're not alone. Hollywood has a long history of casting actors who don't match their characters' ages—sometimes hilariously, sometimes controversially.
How Old Are They? was created to answer that exact question. We've built a comprehensive database that compares actors' real ages at the time of filming with the ages of the characters they portrayed.
What You'll Find Here
- Actor Profiles — See every movie role an actor has played, with their real age at the time of filming
- Movie Breakdowns — View the entire cast of any movie with age comparisons for each character
- Curated Lists — Discover the biggest age gaps, adults playing teens, and other fascinating Hollywood casting quirks
Our Data
All movie and actor information comes from The Movie Database (TMDB), a community-built movie and TV database. We use TMDB's comprehensive API to gather:
- Actor birth dates and biographical information
- Movie release dates and cast lists
- Character names and roles
- Movie posters and actor photos
This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
Contact
Have a suggestion, found an error, or just want to say hi? Reach out at freddy[at]howoldarethey.org