How old was Liam Aiken in I Dreamed of Africa?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While I Dreamed of Africa was being made, Liam Aiken was:

9 years old

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

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of I Dreamed of Africa:

January 1, 2000

And the birth date of Liam Aiken:

January 07, 1990

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Liam Aiken might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.