How old was Keisha Castle-Hughes in Whale Rider?

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. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In Whale Rider, Keisha Castle-Hughes took on the role at the age of:

11 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Whale Rider:

January 1, 2002

And the date of birth of Keisha Castle-Hughes:

March 24, 1990

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of Keisha Castle-Hughes during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.