How Old is Fiyero in 'Wicked'? Jonathan Bailey's Real Age Is Definitely Different Than His Character's

Jonathan Bailey is 36-years-old in real life and his Wicked character Fiyero is a college student in the movie, so you might be wondering how old he’s actually supposed to be. Fiyero is a Winkie prince who arrives at Shiz University in the middle of the school year and disrupts all the order that has [...]

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Jonathan Bailey is 36-years-old in real life and his Wicked character Fiyero is a college student in the movie, so you might be wondering how old he’s actually supposed to be. Fiyero is a Winkie prince who arrives at Shiz University in the middle of the school year and disrupts all the order that has been established. In the song “Dancing Through Life,” he reveals he’s been kicked out of several schools, which means he’s tried out plenty of colleges before reaching Shiz.

So, how old is Fiyero? Keep reading to find out more...



Incoming students at Shiz are believed to be about 17-18. We can assume that Fiyero is a year or two older than everyone else, as he’s been hopping around schools for a bit. Fiyero is most likely 18-20 in the movie.

In the novel Wicked , he’s 18 when he enrolls at Shiz. Part Two will take place several years in the future and we can already tell you everything that happens ! Production on Wicked began in June 2022, when Jonathan was 34 in real life. At the time of the film’s release, he is currently 36.

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