How old was Katharine Hepburn in Desk Set?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

During the filming of Desk Set, Katharine Hepburn was:

49 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Desk Set:

January 1, 1957

And the date of birth of Katharine Hepburn:

May 12, 1907

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of Katharine Hepburn during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.