How old was Atticus Shaffer in Hancock?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Atticus Shaffer, while participating in Hancock, was:

9 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Hancock was launched:

January 1, 2008

And the birth date of Atticus Shaffer:

June 19, 1998

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Atticus Shaffer during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.