How old was Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In the movie Iron Man 2, Robert Downey Jr. was:

44 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 Iron Man 2:

January 1, 2010

And the day in which Robert Downey Jr. was born:

April 04, 1965

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