How old was Dennis Quaid in Flight of the Phoenix?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

Dennis Quaid was this age when he appeared in Flight of the Phoenix:

49 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Flight of the Phoenix:

January 1, 2004

And the day in which Dennis Quaid was born:

April 09, 1954

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