How old was Morgan Freeman in Amistad?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

In Amistad, Morgan Freeman took on the role at the age of:

59 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Amistad:

January 1, 1997

And the day Morgan Freeman was born, which is:

June 01, 1937

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Morgan Freeman could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.