How old was Shirley MacLaine in Abbey of Thelema?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the moment the movie Abbey of Thelema was being made, Shirley MacLaine was:

72 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Abbey of Thelema:

January 1, 2007

And the birth day of Shirley MacLaine, that is:

April 24, 1934

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