How old was Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Girl He Left Behind was being made, Natalie Wood was:

17 years old

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

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year The Girl He Left Behind came out:

January 1, 1956

And the birth date of Natalie Wood:

July 20, 1938

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Natalie Wood during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.