How old was Judi Dench in Philomena?

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. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Judi Dench, while participating in Philomena, was:

78 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 Philomena:

January 1, 2013

And the day Judi Dench was born, which is:

December 09, 1934

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Judi Dench during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.