How old was Idris Elba in Buffalo Soldiers?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In Buffalo Soldiers, Idris Elba took on the role at the age of:

28 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

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

January 1, 2001

And the date of birth of Idris Elba:

September 06, 1972

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Idris Elba may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.