How old was Eddie Murphy in Mulan?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

In the movie Mulan, Eddie Murphy was:

36 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 Mulan premiered:

January 1, 1998

And the birth day of Eddie Murphy, that is:

April 03, 1961

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