How old was Emma Thompson in An Education?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Emma Thompson while starring in An Education was:

49 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of An Education:

January 1, 2009

And the date of birth of Emma Thompson, that is:

April 15, 1959

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Emma Thompson could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.