How old was Shirley MacLaine in Being There?

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.

While Being There was being made, Shirley MacLaine was:

44 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Being There:

January 1, 1979

And the day Shirley MacLaine was born:

April 24, 1934

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Shirley MacLaine could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.