How old was Eddie Murphy in Shrek?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

While Shrek was being made, Eddie Murphy was:

39 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

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

January 1, 2001

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.