how old was olivia newton john in grease

Olivia Newton-John was 29 years old when she filmed and released Grease in 1978, playing the high school student Sandy Olsson.

Age in Grease

• Olivia Newton-John was born on 26 September 1948 in Cambridge, England.

• Grease was released in 1978, which means she was 29 at the time audiences first saw her as Sandy.

Why it Feels Surprising

• Sandy is written as a teenager in high school, so many viewers assume the actress was also in her late teens.

• Fans often point out in forum discussions that Newton-John’s convincing performance helps explain why people are still surprised to learn she was 29 during Grease.

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