How old was Michael Jackson in Skatetown, U.S.A.?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

At the time Skatetown, U.S.A. was made, Michael Jackson was:

20 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Skatetown, U.S.A.:

January 1, 1979

And the birth date of Michael Jackson:

August 29, 1958

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