How old was John Hurt in Thumbelina?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

At the moment the movie Thumbelina was being made, John Hurt was:

53 years old

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

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Thumbelina:

January 1, 1994

And also the day John Hurt was born:

January 22, 1940

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