How old was Shirley MacLaine in Madame Sousatzka?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

The age of Shirley MacLaine while starring in Madame Sousatzka was:

53 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Madame Sousatzka:

January 1, 1988

And the date of birth of Shirley MacLaine, that is:

April 24, 1934

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Shirley MacLaine during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.