About the Actors
A common question is "...How old were they really..." as far as in comparison to the character they portrayed in the film. Well, we looked them all up and here are your answers.
You might be surprised!
(Filming took place in the spring of 1982)
Patrick Swayze
Date of Birth: Aug. 18, 1952
Date of Death: Sept. 14, 2009
Age during Filming: 30
Character of 'Darry' age: 20
Rob Lowe
Date of Birth: March 17, 1963
Age During Filming: 17 / 18 (turned 18 on the set)
Character of 'Sodapop' age: 16
C. Thomas Howell
Date of Birth: Dec. 7, 1966
Age During Filming: 16
Character of 'Ponyboy' age: 14
Ralph Macchio
Date of Birth: Nov. 4, 1961
Age During Filming: 20
Character of 'Johnny' age: 16
Matt Dillon
Date of Birth: Feb. 18, 1964
Age During Filming: 17 / 18
Character of 'Dallas' age: 17
Emilio Estevez
Date of Birth: May 12, 1962
Age During Filming: 19
Character of 'Two-bit' age: 18
Tom Cruise
Date of Birth: July 2, 1962
Age During Filming: 19
Character of 'Steve' age: 16
Glenn Withrow (Tim Shepard)
Date of Birth: Sept. 16, 1956
Age During Filming: 25
Character of 'Tim' age: 18
