Grease cast ages: How old was the cast then (and now)?

Grease is one of the most popular and beloved movies of all-time. The story has been retold and we have even had a spinoff of the movie, but nothing has or will ever top the 1978 hit. It has been almost 45 years since the movie’s release. How old was the cast of Grease when the movie was filmed? How old are they now?

The romantic musical hit follows Sandy and Danny, two high school students who fell in love over the summer. To their surprise, they end up going to the same school. But rekindling their romances is easier said than done, well, at least for Danny Zuko, who is a completely different person in front of his friends. It’s a story of love and, of course, has an amazing soundtrack.

Part of the reason the movie is so great, is the brilliant cast! Now, they all play high school students, but all were over the age of 25 when the movie was filmed. Here’s how old the cast was then (and now).

How old is John Travolta in Grease?

At the time Grease was filmed, John Travolta was 23-years-old. Before the popular movie was released, Travolta had already scored his breakthrough role with Saturday Night Fever. He continues to be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Today, the actor is 69-years-old.

How old is Olivia Newton-John in Grease?

Olivia Newton-John was almost 30-years-old when she filmed Grease and has commented how she almost turned down the role of Sandy due to her age. Sadly, the actress passed away at the age of 73 in 2022.

How old is Stockard Channing in Grease?

Stockard Channing is another actress who portrayed someone much younger than her actual age. Channing was 33-years-old when she played Rizzo, a high school student. In 2023, Channing is 78-years-old.

How old is Didi Conn in Grease?

Didi is as lovely today as she was in the movie Grease as Frenchy. The actress is now 71-years-old. Conn was 26-years-old when she filmed the movie.

How old is Jamie Donnelly in Grease?

We can’t forget about this Pink Lady! Jamie Donnelly portrayed Jan in the movie Grease at the age of 30. Today, the actress is 75-years-old.

How old is Jeff Conaway in Grease?

At the time Grease was filmed, Jeff Conaway was 26-years-old. Sadly, after contracting a bad case of pneumonia, Conaway passed away in 2011 at the age of 60.