How old was Paul Thomas Anderson in Magnolia?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

Paul Thomas Anderson was this age when he appeared in Magnolia:

28 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

For this age we used as a reference point the first day of the year of the release of Magnolia:

January 1, 1999

And the date of birth of Paul Thomas Anderson, that is:

June 26, 1970

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Paul Thomas Anderson could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.