How old was Danny DeVito in The Big Kahuna?

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. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

While The Big Kahuna was being made, Danny DeVito was:

54 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of The Big Kahuna:

January 1, 1999

And the birth date of Danny DeVito:

November 17, 1944

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Danny DeVito may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.