How old was Robert Redford in Out of Africa?

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 Out of Africa was being made, Robert Redford was:

48 years old

According to our data, that’s how old the celebrity really was during the film.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Out of Africa:

January 1, 1985

And the birth date of Robert Redford:

August 18, 1936

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