How old was Will Smith in Hancock?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

Will Smith, while participating in Hancock, was:

39 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Hancock was launched:

January 1, 2008

And the birth date of Will Smith:

September 25, 1968

As films generally take less than a year from filming to release, the age of Will Smith during production could differ by a year from what’s shown.