How old was Katharine Hepburn in On Golden Pond?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In the movie On Golden Pond, Katharine Hepburn was at the age of:

73 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie On Golden Pond was released:

January 1, 1981

And the date of birth of Katharine Hepburn:

May 12, 1907

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Katharine Hepburn could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.