How old was Robert De Niro in Sleepers?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

During the filming of Sleepers, Robert De Niro was:

52 years old

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

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Sleepers premiered:

January 1, 1996

And the known birth date of Robert De Niro:

August 17, 1943

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Robert De Niro may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.