How old was Kurt Russell in The Fox and the Hound?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

Kurt Russell was this age when he appeared in The Fox and the Hound:

29 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 The Fox and the Hound:

January 1, 1981

And the date of birth of Kurt Russell:

March 17, 1951

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Kurt Russell during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.