How old was Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of Jailhouse Rock, Elvis Presley was:

21 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Jailhouse Rock premiered:

January 1, 1957

And the day Elvis Presley was born, which is:

January 08, 1935

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