How old was Michael Jackson in Captain EO?

Knowing a celebrity’s age during a specific movie can be oddly satisfying. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

In the movie Captain EO, Michael Jackson was at the age of:

27 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Captain EO was launched:

January 1, 1986

And the date of birth of Michael Jackson, which is:

August 29, 1958

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