How old was Mara Wilson in Thomas and the Magic Railroad?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Thomas and the Magic Railroad was being made, Mara Wilson was:

12 years old

According to our findings, that was the correct age of the celebrity.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Thomas and the Magic Railroad:

January 1, 2000

And the date of birth of Mara Wilson, that is:

July 24, 1987

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