How old was Samuel L. Jackson in Iron Man 2?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In the movie Iron Man 2, Samuel L. Jackson was:

61 years old

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

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Iron Man 2:

January 1, 2010

And the day in which Samuel L. Jackson was born:

December 21, 1948

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Samuel L. Jackson during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.