How old was Idris Elba in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom?

Knowing a celebrity’s age during a specific movie can be oddly satisfying. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

Idris Elba was this age when he appeared in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom:

40 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom:

January 1, 2013

And the day in which Idris Elba was born:

September 06, 1972

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