How old was Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Ides of March?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Read on to find out the age that accompanied the spotlight.

In the movie The Ides of March, Philip Seymour Hoffman was:

43 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 The Ides of March:

January 1, 2011

And the birth date of Philip Seymour Hoffman:

July 23, 1967

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Philip Seymour Hoffman during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.