How old was C. Thomas Howell in The Day the Earth Stopped?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

During the filming of The Day the Earth Stopped, C. Thomas Howell was:

41 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year The Day the Earth Stopped came out:

January 1, 2008

And the day C. Thomas Howell was born:

December 07, 1966

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, C. Thomas Howell might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.