Elizabeth Taylor was 12 years old when she filmed and starred in National Velvet , which was released in 1944.

Quick Scoop: How old was Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet?

Here’s the fast answer you’re looking for:

  • Elizabeth Taylor was born on February 27, 1932.
  • National Velvet was released in 1944.
  • She was 12 years old during filming and still about 12 when the movie came out (turning 13 shortly after its early 1945 wider release in some regions).

So if you’re wondering “how old was Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet?”, the widely accepted answer is: 12 years old when she played Velvet Brown.