How old was Joaquin Phoenix in Hotel Rwanda?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In the movie Hotel Rwanda, Joaquin Phoenix was:

29 years old

This is the verified age of the celebrity based on our calculation.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Hotel Rwanda:

January 1, 2004

And the birth date of Joaquin Phoenix:

October 28, 1974

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of Joaquin Phoenix during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.