How old was Samuel L. Jackson in Coach Carter?

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. Let’s reveal how old they were when the cameras rolled.

While Coach Carter was being made, Samuel L. Jackson was:

56 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Coach Carter was launched:

January 1, 2005

And the birth date of Samuel L. Jackson:

December 21, 1948

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