How old was Elizabeth Taylor in A Place in the Sun?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

During the filming of A Place in the Sun, Elizabeth Taylor was:

18 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 A Place in the Sun:

January 1, 1951

And the date of birth of Elizabeth Taylor, which is:

February 27, 1932

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