How Old Was Tommy Howell In The Outsiders

So, you're curious about Tommy Howell's age in "The Outsiders," huh? Let's dive right in, shall we?

First Things First

Before we get to the nitty-gritty, let's set the scene. "The Outsiders" was released in 1983, and it was a big deal. I mean, we're talking '80s teen drama here, folks. It's like the original teen wolf pack, but with less fur and more greasers.

Now, you might be thinking, "Hey, wasn't Tommy Howell like, what, 12 in that movie?" Well, hold onto your suspenders, 'cause we're about to find out.

Meet Tommy Howell

Tommy Howell, or as you might know him, Tom Hanks, was the heartthrob who played Timmy - I mean, Tim - in the movie. Now, I know what you're thinking, "But I thought his name was Tommy!" Well, you're not wrong, but in the movie, his character's name is Tim. Confusing, right?

Anyway, back to our main man, Tom. He was born on July 9, 1956, which makes him a Cancer, in case you're into that astrology stuff. Now, let's do some math.

Drumroll, Please

Alright, so "The Outsiders" was released in 1983. If you do the math - and I know you can, 'cause you're reading this - you'll find that in 1983, Tom Hanks was a 17-year-old teen himself!

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That's right, folks! The same age as the character he was playing. Isn't that something? It's like they say, "Never trust a greaser over 18." Well, at least in this case, they were right.

But Wait, There's More

You might be wondering, "Why the name change, then? Why not just call him Tommy in the movie?" Well, my friend, that's a question for the ages. Maybe it was a contractual thing, maybe it was a creative choice. Who knows?

One thing's for sure, though: Tom Hanks was a 17-year-old heartthrob playing a 17-year-old heartthrob. Talk about typecasting, am I right?

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So, What's the Moral of the Story?

Well, folks, the moral of the story is this: never judge a book by its cover, or a greaser by his age. Tom Hanks was just a kid himself when he played Tim in "The Outsiders," and look at him now! He's a Hollywood legend, an Oscar winner, and still as charming as ever.

So, the next time you watch "The Outsiders," remember: behind every greaser is a 17-year-old heartthrob, just trying to make it in the world. And who knows? Maybe you'll see a little bit of Tom Hanks in every Tim you meet.

And that, my friends, is how old Tommy - I mean, Tom - was in "The Outsiders." Until next time, stay curious, stay smiling, and remember: there's no place like home... or the '80s.