How old was Denzel Washington in Mississippi Masala?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

In Mississippi Masala, Denzel Washington took on the role at the age of:

36 years old

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

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

January 1, 1991

And the birth date of Denzel Washington:

December 28, 1954

Movies tend to be released within a year of filming, so Denzel Washington may have been one year off from the listed age in certain scenes.