How old was Lea Thompson in The Check?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While The Check was being made, Lea Thompson was:

47 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 Check:

January 1, 2009

And the date of birth of Lea Thompson:

May 31, 1961

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