How old was Forest Whitaker in The Color of Money?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

Forest Whitaker was this age when he appeared in The Color of Money:

24 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of The Color of Money:

January 1, 1986

And the birth date of Forest Whitaker:

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.