How old was Kevin Bacon in Digging to China?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Digging to China was being made, Kevin Bacon was:

38 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 Digging to China:

January 1, 1997

And the date of birth of Kevin Bacon:

July 08, 1958

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