How old was Josh Charles 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, Josh Charles was:

16 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, 1988

And the day Josh Charles was born, which is:

September 15, 1971

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