How old was Denzel Washington in Philadelphia?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

During the filming of Philadelphia, Denzel Washington was:

38 years old

According to our findings, that was the correct age of the celebrity.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Philadelphia premiered:

January 1, 1993

And the day in which Denzel Washington was born:

December 28, 1954

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Denzel Washington could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.