How old was John Travolta in Hairspray?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

During the filming of Hairspray, John Travolta was:

52 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

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

January 1, 2007

And the day John Travolta was born, which is:

February 18, 1954

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