How old was Michael Jackson in Free Willy?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

In Free Willy, Michael Jackson took on the role at the age of:

34 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 Free Willy:

January 1, 1993

And the date of birth of Michael Jackson:

August 29, 1958

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Michael Jackson during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.