How old was Steven Spielberg when he did Jaws?

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Steven Spielberg was 27 years old during the filming of Jaws in 1974. He was 28 when the movie premiered on June 20, 1975. Jaws is considered the first summer blockbuster. It not only broke box office records after its release but also changed the way Hollywood marketed and distributed films, especially those released during the summer.