How old was Elias Koteas in Winnie Mandela?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In the movie Winnie Mandela, Elias Koteas was at the age of:

49 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Winnie Mandela was launched:

January 1, 2011

And the date of birth of Elias Koteas, that is:

March 11, 1961

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