How old was Sam Elliott in Thank You for Smoking?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In the movie Thank You for Smoking, Sam Elliott was:

60 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Thank You for Smoking:

January 1, 2005

And the day Sam Elliott was born:

August 09, 1944

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Sam Elliott might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.