How old were the actors in Free Willy (1993)?

Name: Free Willy
Released: 1993-07-16

Released: Jul 16, 1993

When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.

Cast Age Statistics

🌟Youngest: Jason James Richter (13)

🎭Oldest: Moultrie Patten (74)

📊Average age: 34.3 years old

🎬Age range: 13 – 74

Complete Cast

Jason James Richterage 13 years

now 46 years old

Keikoage 17 years

✝ died in 2003 aged 27

Lori Pettyage 29 years

now 62 years old

August Schellenbergage 57 years

✝ died in 2013 aged 77

Michael Madsenage 35 years

✝ died in 2025 aged 67

Jayne Atkinsonage 34 years

now 67 years old

Michael Ironsideage 43 years

now 76 years old

Richard Riehleage 45 years

now 78 years old

Mykelti Williamsonage 36 years

now 69 years old

Michael Bacallage 20 years

now 53 years old

Danielle Harrisage 16 years

Moultrie Pattenage 74 years

✝ died in 2009 aged 89

Jim Michaelsage 27 years

now 60 years old