How old was Samuel L. Jackson in Do the Right Thing?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

While Do the Right Thing was being made, Samuel L. Jackson was:

40 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Do the Right Thing:

January 1, 1989

And the date of birth of Samuel L. Jackson, which is:

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.