how old was carrie fisher in star wars

Carrie Fisher was 19 years old when she filmed and first appeared as Princess Leia in the original Star Wars (released in 1977).

Age in Star Wars

• Carrie Fisher was born on October 21, 1956.

• Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was released in May 1977, when she was 20, but filming took place mainly in 1976, making her 19 during production.

Quick Scoop

• In the original trilogy:
  • About 19 during filming of A New Hope (1976).

* About 22–23 during The Empire Strikes Back (filmed around 1979–1980).

* About 25–26 during Return of the Jedi (filmed around 1982–1983).

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