How old was Samuel L. Jackson in Arena?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Arena was being made, Samuel L. Jackson was:

62 years old

This is the age we determined through our research and timeline.

The calculation of the shown age took into account the first day of the year in which the movie Arena was released:

January 1, 2011

And the date of birth of Samuel L. Jackson:

December 21, 1948

Movies tend to be released within a year of filming, so Samuel L. Jackson may have been one year off from the listed age in certain scenes.