Pitch Perfect cast ages: How old was the cast then (and now)?
By Mads Lennon
Return to Barden University and riff off with the Barden Bellas and the Treblemakers in the hilarious musical comedy film Pitch Perfect, now streaming on Netflix! Revisit the movie to listen to excellent renditions of your favorite songs and see your favorite characters again.
Unfortunately, the second and third Pitch Perfect movies are not currently streaming on Netflix, but many fans agree that the first one is the best anyway.
Given that it has almost been 11 years since Pitch Perfect was released theatrically on October 5, 2012, some fans might be curious about how old the main cast members were back then versus now.
How old was Anna Kendrick in Pitch Perfect?
Anna Kendrick played Barden University freshman Beca Mitchell in the Pitch Perfect movies. She was born on August 9, 1985, making her 37 today. When Pitch Perfect was first released, she would have been 26 years old. Since the movie was released in October and her birthday is August, she was probably 25 at the time of filming the movie.
Since then, the actress has kept busy with numerous projects, including additional Pitch Perfect movies, Love Life, A Simple Favor, Noelle, and the recent 2023 film Alice, Darling.
How old was Skylar Astin in Pitch Perfect?
Skylar Astin first appeared in the original Pitch Perfect movie, playing Beca’s love interest, Jesse Swanson. While Beca joins the Barden Bellas, Jesse becomes part of the Treblemakers. Astin was 23 when the first movie was filmed and turned 24 when it was released in October 2012.
Born on September 23, 1987, Astin is 35 today. While the actor returned for the sequel, he was not in Pitch Perfect 3. In 2022, he joined Grey’s Anatomy in a recurring role and is now starring in the CBS series So Help Me Todd.
How old was Rebel Wilson in Pitch Perfect?
Pitch Perfect was Rebel Wilson’s next big role post-Bridesmaids and helped make her the well-known comedy actress she is today. While filming the first movie, she was around 32 years old. Wilson is 43 today, born on March 2, 1980.
She returned for both sequel films. Since starring in Pitch Perfect as the fan-favorite character Fat Amy, she’s gone on to lead movies like Isn’t It Romantic, The Hustle, Senior Year, and more.
How old was Adam DeVine in Pitch Perfect?
Adam DeVine is unique in the Pitch Perfect world because he’s one of the only main cast members still actively part of it! The actor recently landed his own spinoff series on Peacock called Bumper in Berlin.
Even though he wasn’t in Pitch Perfect 3, his show got renewed for a second season. DeVine plays Bumper Allen, the former leader of the Treblemakers. DeVine’s birthday is November 7, 1983. He is 39 years old now and was 28 when the franchise started.
How old was Anna Camp in Pitch Perfect?
Anna Camp plays Aubrey, one of the older Barden Bellas in the first Pitch Perfect and a co-leader of the Bellas alongside Chloe.
Camp was born on September 27, 1982, so she is 40 years old as of May 2023 and 29 when the first movie was made. She returned for both the second and third Pitch Perfect movies.
How old was Brittany Snow in Pitch Perfect?
Brittany Snow played Chloe, co-leader of the Barden Bellas in the first Pitch Perfect. It was Chloe who helped recruit Beca into the a cappella group. Snow was born on March 9, 1986.
She was 26 when filming the first movie and is 37 today. The actress has been busy in the decade since the 2012 film, returning for both sequels and then going on to star in movies like Someone Great and the horror film X.
How old was Ben Platt in Pitch Perfect?
Ben Platt was one of the youngest cast members in the Pitch Perfect cast. He was only 18 when filming the first movie where he played Jesse’s roommate Benji Applebaum. Benji always wanted to be a Treble and fulfilled his wish in the 2012 movie.
Platt was born on September 24, 1993, and is 29 today. He’ll turn 30 later this year. Besides Pitch Perfect, the actor is probably best known for starring in the musical production of Dear Evan Hansen and the film adaptation.
The first Pitch Perfect movie is streaming on Netflix now!