How old was Kathy Bates in The Effects of Magic?

Knowing a celebrity’s age during a specific movie can be oddly satisfying. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

In the movie The Effects of Magic, Kathy Bates was:

49 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Effects of Magic:

January 1, 1998

And the birth date of Kathy Bates:

June 28, 1948

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Kathy Bates during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.