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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