How old was Denzel Washington in The Assassin?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

In The Assassin, Denzel Washington took on the role at the age of:

53 years old

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

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of The Assassin:

January 1, 2008

And the day Denzel Washington was born, which is:

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.