How old was Steven Spielberg in War of the Worlds?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

While War of the Worlds was being made, Steven Spielberg was:

58 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 War of the Worlds was launched:

January 1, 2005

And the birth date of Steven Spielberg:

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.