How old was Viola Davis in Syriana?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

In Syriana, Viola Davis took on the role at the age of:

39 years old

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

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Syriana premiered:

January 1, 2005

And the day Viola Davis was born:

August 11, 1965

Movies tend to be released within a year of filming, so Viola Davis may have been one year off from the listed age in certain scenes.