How old was Steven Spielberg in Lawrence of Arabia?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

In the movie Lawrence of Arabia, Steven Spielberg was:

15 years old

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

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Lawrence of Arabia:

January 1, 1962

And the birth date of Steven Spielberg:

December 18, 1946

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Steven Spielberg might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.