How old was Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

At the moment the movie Sherlock Holmes was being made, Robert Downey Jr. was:

43 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Sherlock Holmes:

January 1, 2009

And the birth date of Robert Downey Jr.:

April 04, 1965

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Robert Downey Jr. could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.