Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996) cast ages: How old were the actors then (and now)?

Before Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, there was a series that’s become a classic today! And that’s Sabrina the Teenage Witch starring Melissa Joan Hart. The character is based on the Archie Comics, which is now probably most famous for Riverdale on The CW. But before Riverdale, there was Sabrina! How old were the actors then and how old are they now?

The sitcom centered around, well, Sabrina the teenage witch. She discovers she has magical powers on her 16th birthday and so moves in with her witch aunts, Hilda and Zelda. The two teach their niece how to control her powers and we see how the young witch comes into her own across the seven seasons.

The series ran from September 1996 to April 2003. All seven seasons are currently streaming on Hulu, Prime Video, and Paramount+. So there’s plenty of options to choose from! So have you wondered how old the cast was when the show first started vs how old they are now? Well, we’ve got the answer for you below!

How old was Melissa Joan Hart in Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996)?

Melissa Joan Hart, who of course played the titular character Sabrina Spellman, was born on April 18, 1976. When the show first premiered in September 1996, she was 20 years old. Before the magical sitcom, the actress starred in the leading role of Clarissa Explains It All on Nickelodeon. She is currently 47 years old.

How old was Caroline Rhea in Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996)?

Caroline Rhea was one of Sabrina’s aunts, Hilda Spellman. The character was fun and usually more easy going compared to her sister. The actress’ birthday is only five days before her onscreen niece’s. She was born April 13, 1964, which means the talent was 32 years old when the series first debuted. She is currently 59.

How old was Beth Broderick in Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996)?

Beth Broderick is known for playing the more serious and responsible aunt Zelda Spellman. Broderick’s birthday is Feb. 24, 1959. That means she was 37 years old when Sabrina first premiered. The actress is also known for her role as as Diane Janssen in Lost. She is currently 64 years old.

How old was Nick Bakay in Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996)?

Everyone’s favorite talking and magical cat on television was definitely Salem Saberhagen! Actor Nick Bakay voiced the character throughout the seven seasons. In 1996 when the sitcom made it onto screen for the first time, the actor was about one month away from his 38th birthday. He was born on Oct. 8, 1959, and is currently 63 years old.

How old was Nate Richert in Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996)?

It’s the man we shipped Sabrina with, even though he broke her heart upon learning she’s a witch. Nate Richert took on the role of Harvey Kinkle. The actor is also an April baby, having been born on April 28, 1978. He was 18 years old in 1996, and is currently 45.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch is currently streaming all seven seasons on Hulu, Prime Video, and Paramount+.