How old was Robert Downey Jr. in Girls Just Want to Have Fun?

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. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

During the filming of Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Robert Downey Jr. was:

19 years old

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

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Girls Just Want to Have Fun:

January 1, 1985

And the date of birth of Robert Downey Jr., that is:

April 04, 1965

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Robert Downey Jr. might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.