How old was Joanna Lumley in Shirley Valentine?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Joanna Lumley while starring in Shirley Valentine was:

42 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Shirley Valentine premiered:

January 1, 1989

And the known birth date of Joanna Lumley:

May 01, 1946

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