How old was Danny DeVito in Matilda?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

In Matilda, Danny DeVito took on the role at the age of:

51 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Matilda was launched:

January 1, 1996

And the date of birth of Danny DeVito, that is:

November 17, 1944

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Danny DeVito during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.