Drew Barrymore's Age in Donnie Darko
Drew Barrymore was born on February 22, 1975. The film Donnie Darko was released in 2001, which means she was 26 years old during principal photography and at the time of release.
Her Role in the Film
Barrymore played the lead role of Karen "Gretchen" Ross, the girlfriend of the troubled protagonist Donnie Darko. Her character is central to the film's emotional arc and time-travel storyline.
About the Film and Cast
Directed by Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko is a 2001 science fiction thriller that gained a cult following after its release. The cast also included Jake Gyllenhaal as the titular character and Jena Malone as Donnie's younger sister, Samantha.
