How old was Robin Williams in Shakes the Clown?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

At the moment the movie Shakes the Clown was being made, Robin Williams was:

39 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 Shakes the Clown:

January 1, 1991

And the date of birth of Robin Williams:

July 21, 1951

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Robin Williams during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.