How old was Drew Barrymore in Firestarter?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

While Firestarter was being made, Drew Barrymore was:

8 years old

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

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year Firestarter came out:

January 1, 1984

And the day Drew Barrymore was born, which is:

February 22, 1975

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