How old was Embeth Davidtz in Matilda?

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’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

In Matilda, Embeth Davidtz took on the role at the age of:

30 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Matilda was launched:

January 1, 1996

And the date of birth of Embeth Davidtz, that is:

August 11, 1965

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