How old was Steven Spielberg in Shrek?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

While Shrek was being made, Steven Spielberg was:

54 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

For this age we used as a reference point the first day of the year of the release of Shrek:

January 1, 2001

And the birth day of Steven Spielberg, that is:

December 18, 1946

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