How old was Joaquin Phoenix in Ladder 49?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. Here’s the answer to that particular curiosity.

While Ladder 49 was being made, Joaquin Phoenix was:

29 years old

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

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie Ladder 49 was released:

January 1, 2004

And the day in which Joaquin Phoenix was born:

October 28, 1974

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Joaquin Phoenix could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.