How old was Forest Whitaker in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. It helps us understand the context in which they took on the role. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

During the filming of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Forest Whitaker was:

20 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year Fast Times at Ridgemont High came out:

January 1, 1982

And the day in which Forest Whitaker was born:

July 15, 1961

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