How old was Eddie Murphy in The Golden Child?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While The Golden Child was being made, Eddie Murphy was:

24 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Golden Child:

January 1, 1986

And the day in which Eddie Murphy was born:

April 03, 1961

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Eddie Murphy during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.