How old was Natalie Wood in West Side Story?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

The age of Natalie Wood while starring in West Side Story was:

22 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of West Side Story:

January 1, 1961

And the date of birth of Natalie Wood:

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.