How old was Shirley MacLaine in The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Shirley MacLaine, while participating in The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir, was:

40 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year The Other Half of the Sky: A China Memoir was launched:

January 1, 1975

And the birth date of Shirley MacLaine:

April 24, 1934

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Shirley MacLaine could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.