How old was Jackie Chan in Mai fu?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

In Mai fu, Jackie Chan took on the role at the age of:

18 years old

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

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

January 1, 1973

And the day in which Jackie Chan was born:

April 07, 1954

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