Mike Myers Age During Wayne's World Filming
Mike Myers was born on May 25, 1963, making him 27 years old when principal photography for Wayne's World began in 1991, and 28 when the film wrapped production in early 1992. The movie was shot primarily in Toronto and Aurora, Ontario, with studio work at the defunct MGM lot in Culver City, California. Myers co-wrote the screenplay with Bonnie and Terry Turner, drawing from the recurring sketch that debuted on Saturday Night Live in 1989. The final runtime of the theatrical cut is 95 minutes, and the film was rated PG-13 by the MPA for crude humor and language. For background on Myers' broader career timeline, see the official Mike Myers biography on IMDb Mike Myers IMDb biography.
Wayne's World Cast and Key Ages
The principal cast included Mike Myers as Wayne Campbell, Dana Carvey as Garth Algar, Rob Lowe as Benjamin Kane, and Tia Carrere as Cassandra Wong. Dana Carvey, born August 2, 1955, was 36 during filming, while Rob Lowe, born March 17, 1964, was 27. Tia Carrere, born January 2, 1967, was 24 when she joined the production. The supporting cast featured Lara Flynn Boyle as Stacy, Penelope Stewart as the waitress, and Brian Doyle-Murray as the television station manager. The film's production budget was reported at $20 million, and it was distributed by Paramount Pictures under the Paramount Pictures Corporation umbrella. Additional cast details are available on the Wayne's World page on the official Paramount Pictures site Paramount Pictures Wayne's World.
Box Office Performance and Release Context
Wayne's World opened in theaters on February 14, 1992, and grossed approximately $183 million in North America, with a worldwide total of roughly $183 million against its $20 million budget. The film ranked among the top-grossing comedies of 1992 and remains one of the highest-grossing SNL spinoff movies. Its soundtrack album, featuring the cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody," was certified multi-platinum in the United States. The movie's success led to a sequel, Wayne's World 2, released in 1993, and later influenced a series of short-form digital content and branded merchandise. The film's cultural footprint is documented in industry analyses from trade publications such as Variety Variety Wayne's World legacy.