How old was Laurence Fishburne in Fast Break?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Fast Break was being made, Laurence Fishburne was:

17 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Fast Break:

January 1, 1979

And the date of birth of Laurence Fishburne, which is:

July 30, 1961

Movies tend to be released within a year of filming, so Laurence Fishburne may have been one year off from the listed age in certain scenes.