Kevin Bacon was 21 years old when he appeared in the original “Friday the 13th” (1980).

How old was Kevin Bacon in Friday the 13th?

Quick Scoop

Kevin Bacon was born on July 8, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The original Friday the 13th was released in 1980, making him 21 years old at the time of the film’s release and filming period.

So, if you’ve been rewatching the classic slasher and wondering, “How old was Kevin Bacon in Friday the 13th?” — the answer is 21 years old.

A bit of fun context

  • Kevin Bacon’s role in Friday the 13th was one of his early film appearances, a few years before he broke out in Footloose (1984).
  • The movie itself turned 44 years old in 2024, and Bacon even poked fun at his famous death scene with his family to celebrate the anniversary.

You can think of it as one of those “before they were huge stars” horror roles that fans love to rediscover.

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