How old was Forest Whitaker in Platoon?

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. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

The age of Forest Whitaker while starring in Platoon was:

24 years old

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

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Platoon:

January 1, 1986

And the day in which Forest Whitaker was born:

July 15, 1961

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Forest Whitaker during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.