How old was Samuel L. Jackson in Coming to America?

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 Coming to America was being made, Samuel L. Jackson was:

39 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The shown age corresponds to the celebrity’s age at the very start of the release year of Coming to America:

January 1, 1988

And the day Samuel L. Jackson was born, which is:

December 21, 1948

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