How old were the actors in Star Wars (1977)?
Released: May 25, 1977
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Cast Age Statistics
Youngest: Carrie Fisher (20)
Oldest: Eddie Byrne (66)
Average age: 40.1 years old
Age range: 20 – 66
Complete Cast
Mark Hamillage 25 years
now 74 years old
Harrison Fordage 34 years
now 83 years old
Carrie Fisherage 20 years
✝ died in 2016 aged 60
Peter Cushingage 64 years
✝ died in 1994 aged 81
Alec Guinnessage 63 years
✝ died in 2000 aged 86
Anthony Danielsage 31 years
now 80 years old
Kenny Bakerage 42 years
✝ died in 2016 aged 82
Peter Mayhewage 33 years
✝ died in 2019 aged 74
David Prowseage 41 years
✝ died in 2020 aged 85
James Earl Jonesage 46 years
✝ died in 2024 aged 93
Phil Brownage 61 years
✝ died in 2006 aged 89
Shelagh Fraserage 56 years
✝ died in 2000 aged 79
Jack Purvisage 39 years
✝ died in 1997 aged 60
Alex McCrindleage 65 years
✝ died in 1990 aged 78
Eddie Byrneage 66 years
✝ died in 1981 aged 70
Drewe Henleyage 37 years
✝ died in 2016 aged 76
Denis Lawsonage 29 years
now 78 years old
Garrick Hagonage 37 years
now 86 years old
Jack Klaffage 25 years
now 74 years old
William Hootkinsage 28 years
✝ died in 2005 aged 57
Angus MacInnesage 29 years
✝ died in 2024 aged 77
Jeremy Sindenage 26 years
✝ died in 1996 aged 45
Graham Ashleyage 50 years
✝ died in 1979 aged 52
Don Hendersonage 44 years
✝ died in 1997 aged 64
Richard LeParmentierage 30 years
✝ died in 2013 aged 66
Leslie Schofieldage 38 years
now 87 years old
Michael Leaderage 38 years
✝ died in 2016 aged 77
David Ankrumage 30 years
now 79 years old
Scott Beachage 46 years
✝ died in 1996 aged 65
Lightning Bearage 29 years
✝ died in 2011 aged 63