Cobie Smulders was 23 years old when filming for How I Met Your Mother began.
Cobie Smulders' Age During Filming
When How I Met Your Mother first premiered, the cast members' ages were often aligned with their characters' ages to enhance relatability for the audience. Cobie Smulders, who portrayed Robin Scherbatsky, brought a fresh and youthful perspective to the ensemble as one of the younger main cast members at the start of the series. This contrasted with other actors, such as Josh Radnor, who was approximately 32 years old when the show began, playing Ted Mosby, a character depicted as being around 27 at the time.
Main Cast Ages at Series Inception
Understanding the initial ages of the core cast helps contextualize the developmental arcs of their characters throughout the show's run.
| Actor | Character | Age at Series Start (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Cobie Smulders | Robin Scherbatsky | 23 |
| Josh Radnor | Ted Mosby | 32 |
While Smulders began filming at 23, How I Met Your Mother aired for nine seasons, from 2005 to 2014. Consequently, her age naturally progressed throughout the show's extensive run, meaning she continued filming the series well into her early thirties. This long tenure allowed her character, Robin, to mature and evolve alongside Smulders herself over nearly a decade.
For more details on the series, you can visit the How I Met Your Mother IMDb page.
