How old was Katharine Hepburn in The African Queen?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In the movie The African Queen, Katharine Hepburn was:

43 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The African Queen:

January 1, 1951

And the day in which Katharine Hepburn was born:

May 12, 1907

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