How old was Emily Watson in The Book Thief?

Sometimes, a character’s impact makes us want to know more about the person portraying them. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Book Thief was being made, Emily Watson was:

45 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Book Thief:

January 1, 2013

And the date of birth of Emily Watson, that is:

January 14, 1967

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