How old was Joan Cusack in School of Rock?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of School of Rock, Joan Cusack was:

40 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of School of Rock:

January 1, 2003

And the date of birth of Joan Cusack:

October 11, 1962

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