How old was Forest Whitaker in Fruitvale Station?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

The age of Forest Whitaker while starring in Fruitvale Station was:

51 years old

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

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year Fruitvale Station came out:

January 1, 2013

And the day Forest Whitaker was born:

July 15, 1961

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