How old was Robert Downey Jr. in America?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While America was being made, Robert Downey Jr. was:

20 years old

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

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

January 1, 1986

And the day Robert Downey Jr. was born, which is:

April 04, 1965

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Robert Downey Jr. during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.