How old was Meryl Streep in The Deer Hunter?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

In the movie The Deer Hunter, Meryl Streep was at the age of:

28 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 Deer Hunter:

January 1, 1978

And the birth date of Meryl Streep:

June 22, 1949

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