How old was Joan Crawford in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was being made, Joan Crawford was:

18 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was launched:

January 1, 1925

And the birth date of Joan Crawford:

March 23, 1906

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