How old was Natalie Wood in Father Was a Fullback?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

At the moment the movie Father Was a Fullback was being made, Natalie Wood was:

10 years old

According to our findings, that was the correct age of the celebrity.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Father Was a Fullback:

January 1, 1949

And the date of birth of Natalie Wood, that is:

July 20, 1938

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