How old was Forest Whitaker in Bird?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Forest Whitaker while starring in Bird was:

26 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

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

January 1, 1988

And the date of birth of Forest Whitaker, that is:

July 15, 1961

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Forest Whitaker could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.