How old was Samuel L. Jackson in Deep Blue Sea?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. We’ve tracked down that detail for you.

During the filming of Deep Blue Sea, Samuel L. Jackson was:

50 years old

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

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Deep Blue Sea was launched:

January 1, 1999

And the known birth date of Samuel L. Jackson:

December 21, 1948

Since the release usually follows filming within a year, the age of Samuel L. Jackson during the actual shoot may have been a year more or less than indicated.