How old was Ben Foster in Birds of America?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Birds of America was being made, Ben Foster was:

27 years old

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

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Birds of America:

January 1, 2008

And the day Ben Foster was born, which is:

October 29, 1980

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