Casper cast ages: How old was Christina Ricci in Casper?

Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than by revisiting a beloved classic? The 1995 live-action animated supernatural comedy-drama film Casper has made its way to Netflix’s library, just in time for the ghoulish festivities of October 2023.

For those who need a reminder, Casper tells the heartwarming story of a friendly young ghost named Casper, who befriends a young girl named Kat, played by the talented Christina Ricci, after she moves into a haunted mansion. The official synopsis, per IMDb, reads:

"“An afterlife therapist and his daughter meet a friendly young ghost when they move into a crumbling mansion in order to rid the premises of wicked spirits.”"

As you settle in for a cozy movie night, one question may arise: just how old was Christina Ricci when she brought the enchanting character of Kat Harvey to life in this heartwarming tale?

Join us as we uncover the ages of the Casper cast then and now, starting with the talented Christina Ricci!

Casper cast ages

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci portrayed Kat Harvey, Dr. Harvey’s teenage daughter who befriends Casper, the friendly ghost. She is initially skeptical of ghosts but eventually comes to accept Casper and his uncles as her friends.

When she starred in the iconic 1995 movie, Christina Ricci was just 15 years old. Born on February 12, 1980, as of October 2023 she is 43 years old.

In addition to her memorable role in Casper, Christina Ricci has graced the screen in various other iconic roles, including her portrayal of Wednesday in Addams Family Values (1993), Trixie in Speed Racer (2008), and Kate Flax in Mermaids (1990). More recently, you might recognize her as Marilyn Thornhill in Netflix’s Wednesday (2022) and Misty in the smash hit series Yellowjackets (2021).

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman portrayed Dr. James Harvey, a ghost therapist who is hired by Carrigan Crittenden to exorcise the ghosts from Whipstaff Manor. He brings his teenage daughter Kat along with him, and the two of them become involved in Casper’s story. Dr. Harvey is a bit of a bumbling character, but he cares deeply for his daughter and is determined to help Casper.

When Bill Pullman portrayed Dr. Harvey in Casper in 1995, he was 41 years old. Born on December 17, 1953, as of October 2023, he is 69 years old.

Bill Pullman has played a wide variety of roles throughout his career, from romantic leads to action heroes! He is perhaps best known for his roles in blockbuster films such as Independence Day (1996), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Spaceballs (1987), and Lost Highway (1997). His recent work includes appearances in TV series like This Fool (2023), The Sinner (2017), and Halston (2021).

Malachi Pearson

Malachi Pearson, the voice behind the friendly young ghost Casper in the 1995 film, was just 10 years old when he lent his voice to the iconic character. Born on June 12, 1985, Malachi Pearson is now 39 years old as of October 2023.

Unlike some of his co-stars, Malachi Pearson took a step back from the entertainment industry in the early 2000s and has not appeared in any major projects since The New Adventures of Spin and Marty: Suspect Behavior. In recent years, he has largely stayed out of the public eye, and there is limited information available about his personal life and current activities.

However, according to his LinkedIn profile, Malachi Pearson has transitioned into a career as a software engineer at a company in L.A.

The film features a talented ensemble cast, each of whom contributed to the movie’s timeless charm! Let’s take a further look at the ages of some of the other Casper actors who brought this beloved tale to life:

• Devon Sawa (as Human Casper) was born on September 7, 1978, and was 17 years old when he played Human Casper in Casper in 1995. As of October 2023, he is 45 years old.
• Cathy Moriarty (as Carrigan) was born on November 29, 1960, and was 34 years old when she starred in Casper in 1995. As of October 2023, she is 62 years old.
• Eric Idle (as Dibs) was born on March 29, 1943, and was 52 years old when he starred in Casper in 1995. As of October 2023, he is 80 years old.
• Joe Nipote (as Stretch) was born on June 5, 1956, and was 39 years old when he voiced Stretch in Casper in 1995. As of October 2023, he is 67 years old.
• Joe Alaskey (as Stinkie) was born on April 17, 1952, and was 43 years old when he voiced Stinkie in Casper in 1995. He passed away on February 3, 2016, at the age of 63.
• Brad Garrett (as Fatso) was born on April 14, 1960, and was 35 years old when he voiced Fatso in Casper in 1995. As of October 2023, he is 63 years old.

Check out the actors in action in the spooktacular trailer below!