How old was Shirley MacLaine in Waiting for the Light?

Age is one of those behind-the-scenes facts that fans love to uncover. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

In Waiting for the Light, Shirley MacLaine took on the role at the age of:

55 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Waiting for the Light:

January 1, 1990

And the date of birth of Shirley MacLaine:

April 24, 1934

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Shirley MacLaine during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.