How old was Dianne Wiest in The Purple Rose of Cairo?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In the movie The Purple Rose of Cairo, Dianne Wiest was:

36 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Purple Rose of Cairo:

January 1, 1985

And the birth date of Dianne Wiest:

March 28, 1948

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