How old was Jonathan Taylor Thomas in Wild America?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Wild America was being made, Jonathan Taylor Thomas was:

15 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Wild America:

January 1, 1997

And the day Jonathan Taylor Thomas was born, which is:

September 08, 1981

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