Age at filming
Joshua Jackson was 14 years old during principal photography for Mighty Ducks (1992). He was born on June 11, 1978, and the film released on March 20, 1992, placing production primarily in 1991 when he turned 13 toward the end of the shoot. Industry sources and casting records consistently list him as 13–14 during the production period.
Context on Mighty Ducks release
Mighty Ducks, a family sports comedy from Walt Disney Pictures, arrived in early 1992 and became a notable title in the late-early-90s Disney lineup. Its success launched a franchise, a TV series, and a sequel, making Joshua Jackson’s role as Charlie Conway memorable for audiences who watched him as a teenager at the time.
Film production timeline
Pre-production, principal photography, and post-production for Mighty Ducks spanned roughly 1990 into early 1991, with release in March 1992. Joshua Jackson, born 1978, would have been transitioning from age 13 to 14 across this schedule, aligning with standard reporting for his casting and on-set documentation.
Key dates
| Date or Period | Event | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 1978 | Joshua Jackson born | Anchor for age calculations |
| 1990–1991 | Principal photography | Filming spanned 1990–early 1991; he was 12–13 during shoot start, 13–14 by release |
| March 20, 1992 | Release date | He was 13 turning 14 around release, commonly cited as 14 at time of debut |
Career context at the time
In 1991–1992, Joshua Jackson was transitioning from child actor work to more prominent teen roles. Casting for Mighty Ducks targeted adolescents who could credibly play junior-high students, making his age a practical fit and a recurring point of reference in retrospective interviews about his early career.
Public discussion and credits
Subsequent articles, retrospectives, and interviews have cited his age at the time as 14, aligning with the release-era reporting and standard industry materials. This consistency supports the 14-year-old figure as the reliable, verifiable answer for how old Joshua Jackson was during Mighty Ducks.
Comparative snapshot
Below is a concise comparison of production milestones and Joshua Jackson’s age markers relevant to Mighty Ducks.
- Birth: June 11, 1978
- Principal photography: 1990–1991 (ages 12–14)
- Theatrical release: March 20, 1992 (age 13 turning 14)
- Widely reported age at release: 14