How old was Maggie Smith in The Secret Garden?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

While The Secret Garden was being made, Maggie Smith was:

58 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Secret Garden premiered:

January 1, 1993

And the birth date of Maggie Smith:

December 28, 1934

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