How old was Benedict Cumberbatch in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey?

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. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

While The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey was being made, Benedict Cumberbatch was:

35 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premiered:

January 1, 2012

And the birth day of Benedict Cumberbatch, that is:

July 19, 1976

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