How old was Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson Is Dead?

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.

At the moment the movie Michael Jackson Is Dead was being made, Michael Jackson was:

50 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Michael Jackson Is Dead:

January 1, 2009

And the day Michael Jackson was born:

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.