Grease became one of the world's most beloved musicals when it was released in 1978.
The film featured the late Olivia Newton John andJohn Travolta () incredibly catchy songs and iconic fashions .
Most of the actors were in stage versions of films and only played new characters when appearing in feature films.
Cast members such as Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, and Barry Pearl went on to have fruitful careers in Hollywood.
However, fans of the film have noticed that many of the stars are much older than the high school characters they played.
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Courtesy of Capital Pictures)was Michael Tucci who played Sonny is really a high school student?
The recently deceased 73-year-old Olivia had previously revealed that she nearly turned down the role of Sandy until John stepped in.
Believe Never giving up, the Australian actress revealed the moment she was offered the role and why she almost turned it down. We believed would be a perfect addition to the lineup.
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Internet Unknown)She writes in her book: She said to Alan, "I'm too old for Sandy." "And I can't do an American accent." He changed the script to make Sandy an Australian transfer student. Wow, they were really trying to make this work for me...but I was still hesitant."
Stockard, who played Betty Rizzo, was 33 when the film was shot
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She was one of the oldest cast members.
Jeff Conaway took on the role of Kennicky, Lizzo's lover.He was 26 at the time.
100} He had appeared in the Broadway version many years earlier and was likely close to his character's age at the time.Image:
CBS via Getty Images)Marty Maraschino, played by Dina Manoff, was the second youngest cast member, aged 21.
Sonny Latieri, T-Bird, should have been 18. Actor Michael Tucci was actually the second oldest cast member at 31.
Frenchie accidentally dyed her hair pink in the movie. , played by 26-year-old Didi Kohn.
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CBS via Getty Images)Doody, meanwhile, was played by Barry Pearl. He was 27 at the time of filming.
Jamie Donnelly played Jean, a high school student with impressive pigtails. The actress was actually 30 years old.
And of course, who can forget Putsy?Kerry Ward played the role of the clumsy Her T She Bard, but she is actually the youngest of her members in the cast. was. he was 20 years old Please contact webcelebs@mirror.co.uk or call us directly on 0207 29 33033.
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