How old was Michael Jackson in Superman?

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 dive into that fascinating detail.

While Superman was being made, Michael Jackson was:

28 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Superman:

January 1, 1987

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

August 29, 1958

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Michael Jackson may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.