How old was Idris Elba in American Gangster?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

In American Gangster, Idris Elba took on the role at the age of:

34 years old

That’s the confirmed age we calculated for the celebrity in that role.

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie American Gangster was released:

January 1, 2007

And the date of birth of Idris Elba, that is:

September 06, 1972

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