How old was Michael Jackson in The Wiz?

Sometimes, a character’s impact makes us want to know more about the person portraying them. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

During the filming of The Wiz, Michael Jackson was:

19 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of The Wiz:

January 1, 1978

And the birth day of Michael Jackson, that is:

August 29, 1958

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Michael Jackson could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.