How old was Katharine Hepburn in Suddenly, Last Summer?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

Katharine Hepburn, while participating in Suddenly, Last Summer, was:

51 years old

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

For this age we used as a reference point the first day of the year of the release of Suddenly, Last Summer:

January 1, 1959

And the birth date of Katharine Hepburn:

May 12, 1907

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Katharine Hepburn during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.