How old was Elijah Wood in The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina?

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’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

At the moment the movie The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina was being made, Elijah Wood was:

20 years old

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

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina:

January 1, 2002

And also the day Elijah Wood was born:

January 28, 1981

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Elijah Wood could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.