How old was Shirley MacLaine in My Geisha?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In My Geisha, Shirley MacLaine took on the role at the age of:

27 years old

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

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year My Geisha premiered:

January 1, 1962

And the birth date of Shirley MacLaine:

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.