How old was Eric Christian Olsen in The Thing?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Thing was being made, Eric Christian Olsen was:

33 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 Thing:

January 1, 2011

And the date of birth of Eric Christian Olsen:

May 31, 1977

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Eric Christian Olsen during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.