How old was Kathy Bates in Swept from the Sea?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

During the filming of Swept from the Sea, Kathy Bates was:

48 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Swept from the Sea:

January 1, 1997

And the date of birth of Kathy Bates, which is:

June 28, 1948

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Kathy Bates might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.