How old was Jared Padalecki in Flight of the Phoenix?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

Jared Padalecki was this age when he appeared in Flight of the Phoenix:

21 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Flight of the Phoenix:

January 1, 2004

And the day in which Jared Padalecki was born:

July 19, 1982

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