How old was Pam Grier in The Arena?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While The Arena was being made, Pam Grier was:

24 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

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

January 1, 1974

And the date of birth of Pam Grier:

May 26, 1949

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Pam Grier during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.