How old was Idris Elba in Thor: The Dark World?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It connects us more personally to their story and evolution. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

Idris Elba was this age when he appeared in Thor: The Dark World:

40 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 Thor: The Dark World:

January 1, 2013

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

September 06, 1972

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