How old was Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder?

When watching a memorable performance, one might wonder how old a celebrity was at the time. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In the movie Tropic Thunder, Robert Downey Jr. was at the age of:

42 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Tropic Thunder:

January 1, 2008

And the birth day 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.