How Old Is Obi-Wan Kenobi? A Timeline Breakdown Across the Star Wars Saga
From Jedi apprentice to Master of sass and sacrifice, Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of Star Wars’ most iconic characters. But with appearances in nearly every era of the galaxy—from prequels to posthumous Force ghost cameos—keeping track of how old he is at each stage isn’t as simple as asking a Jedi holocron. Let’s break down the timeline of Obi-Wan’s life, using the standard Star Wars calendar: BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) and ABY (After the Battle of Yavin). That way, we can properly chart the growth (and grumpiness) of the galaxy’s most emotionally exhausted Jedi. 🍼 Obi-Wan’s Birth – 57 BBY Age: 0 Obi-Wan Kenobi was born in 57 BBY on the planet Stewjon (a name George Lucas made up on the spot during an interview—seriously). Like many Jedi, he was taken to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant at a young age to begin his training. 🧑🎓 The Phantom…