How old was Angela Bassett in Akeelah and the Bee?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

During the filming of Akeelah and the Bee, Angela Bassett was:

47 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Akeelah and the Bee:

January 1, 2006

And the date of birth of Angela Bassett, which is:

August 16, 1958

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Angela Bassett might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.