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List of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees

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List of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees

This is a list of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees in the award categories. This list is based on "statistics valid through the nomination announcement for the 88th Academy Awards, announced on January 14, 2016", as documented in The Official Academy Awards Database.

Tables

· Superlatives
Oldest Nominee
Oldest Nominee
Superlative
Oldest Nominee
Overall
Christopher Plummer
Overall
Age 88
Director
Martin Scorsese
Director
Age 81
Actor/Supporting Actor
Christopher Plummer
Actor/Supporting Actor
Age 88
Actress/Supporting Actress
Gloria Stuart
Actress/Supporting Actress
Age 87
Oldest Winner
Oldest Winner
Superlative
Oldest Winner
Overall
Anthony Hopkins
Overall
Age 83
Director
Clint Eastwood
Director
Age 74
Actor/Supporting Actor
Anthony Hopkins
Actor/Supporting Actor
Age 83
Actress/Supporting Actress
Jessica Tandy
Actress/Supporting Actress
Age 80
Youngest Nominee
Youngest Nominee
Superlative
Youngest Nominee
Overall
Justin Henry
Overall
Age 8
Director
John Singleton
Director
Age 24
Actor/Supporting Actor
Justin Henry
Actor/Supporting Actor
Age 8
Actress/Supporting Actress
Quvenzhané Wallis
Actress/Supporting Actress
Age 9
Youngest Winner
Youngest Winner
Superlative
Youngest Winner
Overall
Tatum O'Neal
Overall
Age 10
Director
Damien Chazelle
Director
Age 32
Actor/Supporting Actor
Timothy Hutton
Actor/Supporting Actor
Age 20
Actress/Supporting Actress
Tatum O'Neal
Actress/Supporting Actress
Age 10
Superlative
Overall
Director
Actor/Supporting Actor
Actress/Supporting Actress
Oldest Nominee
Christopher Plummer
Age 88
Martin Scorsese
Age 81
Christopher Plummer
Age 88
Gloria Stuart
Age 87
Oldest Winner
Anthony Hopkins
Age 83
Clint Eastwood
Age 74
Anthony Hopkins
Age 83
Jessica Tandy
Age 80
Youngest Nominee
Justin Henry
Age 8
John Singleton
Age 24
Justin Henry
Age 8
Quvenzhané Wallis
Age 9
Youngest Winner
Tatum O'Neal
Age 10
Damien Chazelle
Age 32
Timothy Hutton
Age 20
Tatum O'Neal
Age 10
· Best Director › Oldest winners
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Rank
1
Age
74 years, 272 days
Name
Clint Eastwood
Film
Million Dollar Baby
Year in Film
2004
Date of Birth
May 31, 1930
Date of Award
February 27, 2005
Notes
Has held record for 20 years (2005–present)
Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
Rank
2
Age
69 years, 217 days
Name
Roman Polanski
Film
The Pianist
Year in Film
2002
Date of Birth
August 18, 1933
Date of Award
March 23, 2003
Notes
Held record for 2 years (2003–2005)
Jane Campion
Jane Campion
Rank
3
Age
67 years, 331 days
Name
Jane Campion
Film
The Power of the Dog
Year in Film
2021
Date of Birth
April 30, 1954
Date of Award
March 27, 2022
George Cukor
George Cukor
Rank
4
Age
65 years, 272 days
Name
George Cukor
Film
My Fair Lady
Year in Film
1964
Date of Birth
July 7, 1899
Date of Award
April 5, 1965
Notes
Held record for 38 years (1965–2003)
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Rank
5
Age
64 years, 100 days
Name
Martin Scorsese
Film
The Departed
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
November 17, 1942
Date of Award
February 25, 2007
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Rank
6
Age
62 years, 302 days
Name
Clint Eastwood
Film
Unforgiven
Year in Film
1992
Date of Birth
May 31, 1930
Date of Award
March 29, 1993
Carol Reed
Carol Reed
Rank
7
Age
62 years, 105 days
Name
Carol Reed
Film
Oliver!
Year in Film
1968
Date of Birth
December 30, 1906
Date of Award
April 14, 1969
Fred Zinnemann
Fred Zinnemann
Rank
8
Age
59 years, 346 days
Name
Fred Zinnemann
Film
A Man for All Seasons
Year in Film
1966
Date of Birth
April 29, 1907
Date of Award
April 10, 1967
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Rank
9
Age
59 years, 225 days
Name
Richard Attenborough
Film
Gandhi
Year in Film
1982
Date of Birth
August 29, 1923
Date of Award
April 11, 1983
John Ford
John Ford
Rank
10
Age
59 years, 46 days
Name
John Ford
Film
The Quiet Man
Year in Film
1952
Date of Birth
February 1, 1894
Date of Award
March 19, 1953
Notes
Held record for 12 years (1953–1965)
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
74 years, 272 days
Clint Eastwood
Million Dollar Baby
2004
May 31, 1930
February 27, 2005
Has held record for 20 years (2005–present)
2
69 years, 217 days
Roman Polanski
The Pianist
2002
August 18, 1933
March 23, 2003
Held record for 2 years (2003–2005)
3
67 years, 331 days
Jane Campion
The Power of the Dog
2021
April 30, 1954
March 27, 2022
4
65 years, 272 days
George Cukor
My Fair Lady
1964
July 7, 1899
April 5, 1965
Held record for 38 years (1965–2003)
5
64 years, 100 days
Martin Scorsese
The Departed
2006
November 17, 1942
February 25, 2007
6
62 years, 302 days
Clint Eastwood
Unforgiven
1992
May 31, 1930
March 29, 1993
7
62 years, 105 days
Carol Reed
Oliver!
1968
December 30, 1906
April 14, 1969
8
59 years, 346 days
Fred Zinnemann
A Man for All Seasons
1966
April 29, 1907
April 10, 1967
9
59 years, 225 days
Richard Attenborough
Gandhi
1982
August 29, 1923
April 11, 1983
10
59 years, 46 days
John Ford
The Quiet Man
1952
February 1, 1894
March 19, 1953
Held record for 12 years (1953–1965)
· Best Director › Oldest nominees
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Rank
1
Age
81 years, 67 days
Name
Martin Scorsese
Film
Killers of the Flower Moon
Year in Film
2023
Date of Birth
November 17, 1942
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2024
Notes
Has held record for 1 year (2024–present)
John Huston
John Huston
Rank
2
Age
79 years, 184 days
Name
John Huston
Film
Prizzi's Honor
Year in Film
1985
Date of Birth
August 5, 1906
Date of Nomination
February 5, 1986
Notes
Held record for 38 years (1986–2024)
Charles Crichton
Charles Crichton
Rank
3
Age
78 years, 193 days
Name
Charles Crichton
Film
A Fish Called Wanda
Year in Film
1988
Date of Birth
August 6, 1910
Date of Nomination
February 15, 1989
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Rank
4
Age
77 years, 57 days
Name
Martin Scorsese
Film
The Irishman
Year in Film
2019
Date of Birth
November 17, 1942
Date of Nomination
January 13, 2020
Robert Altman
Robert Altman
Rank
5
Age
76 years, 357 days
Name
Robert Altman
Film
Gosford Park
Year in Film
2001
Date of Birth
February 20, 1925
Date of Nomination
February 12, 2002
David Lean
David Lean
Rank
6
Age
76 years, 318 days
Name
David Lean
Film
A Passage to India
Year in Film
1984
Date of Birth
March 25, 1908
Date of Nomination
February 6, 1985
Notes
Held record for 1 year (1985–1986)
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Rank
7
Age
76 years, 237 days
Name
Clint Eastwood
Film
Letters from Iwo Jima
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
May 31, 1930
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2007
Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Rank
8
Age
76 years, 55 days
Name
Woody Allen
Film
Midnight in Paris
Year in Film
2011
Date of Birth
November 30, 1935
Date of Nomination
January 24, 2012
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Rank
9
Age
76 years, 37 days
Name
Steven Spielberg
Film
The Fabelmans
Year in Film
2022
Date of Birth
December 18, 1946
Date of Nomination
January 24, 2023
Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa
Rank
10
Age
75 years, 319 days
Name
Akira Kurosawa
Film
Ran
Year in Film
1985
Date of Birth
March 23, 1910
Date of Nomination
February 5, 1986
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
81 years, 67 days
Martin Scorsese
Killers of the Flower Moon
2023
November 17, 1942
January 23, 2024
Has held record for 1 year (2024–present)
2
79 years, 184 days
John Huston
Prizzi's Honor
1985
August 5, 1906
February 5, 1986
Held record for 38 years (1986–2024)
3
78 years, 193 days
Charles Crichton
A Fish Called Wanda
1988
August 6, 1910
February 15, 1989
4
77 years, 57 days
Martin Scorsese
The Irishman
2019
November 17, 1942
January 13, 2020
5
76 years, 357 days
Robert Altman
Gosford Park
2001
February 20, 1925
February 12, 2002
6
76 years, 318 days
David Lean
A Passage to India
1984
March 25, 1908
February 6, 1985
Held record for 1 year (1985–1986)
7
76 years, 237 days
Clint Eastwood
Letters from Iwo Jima
2006
May 31, 1930
January 23, 2007
8
76 years, 55 days
Woody Allen
Midnight in Paris
2011
November 30, 1935
January 24, 2012
9
76 years, 37 days
Steven Spielberg
The Fabelmans
2022
December 18, 1946
January 24, 2023
10
75 years, 319 days
Akira Kurosawa
Ran
1985
March 23, 1910
February 5, 1986
· Best Director › Youngest winners
Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle
Rank
1
Age
32 years, 38 days
Name
Damien Chazelle
Film
La La Land
Year in Film
2016
Date of Birth
January 19, 1985
Date of Award
February 26, 2017
Notes
Has held record for 8 years (2017–present)
Norman Taurog
Norman Taurog
Rank
2
Age
32 years, 260 days
Name
Norman Taurog
Film
Skippy
Year in Film
1930/31
Date of Birth
February 23, 1899
Date of Award
November 10, 1931
Notes
Held record for 86 years (1931–2017)
Lewis Milestone
Lewis Milestone
Rank
3
Age
33 years, 228 days
Name
Lewis Milestone
Film
Two Arabian Knights
Year in Film
1927/28
Date of Birth
September 30, 1895
Date of Award
May 16, 1929
Notes
Held record for 2 years (1929–1931)
Sam Mendes
Sam Mendes
Rank
4
Age
34 years, 238 days
Name
Sam Mendes
Film
American Beauty
Year in Film
1999
Date of Birth
August 1, 1965
Date of Award
March 26, 2000
Frank Borzage
Frank Borzage
Rank
5
Age
35 years, 23 days
Name
Frank Borzage
Film
7th Heaven
Year in Film
1927/28
Date of Birth
April 23, 1894
Date of Award
May 16, 1929
Daniel Kwan
Daniel Kwan
Rank
6
Age
35 years, 30 days
Name
Daniel Kwan
Film
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Year in Film
2022
Date of Birth
February 10, 1988
Date of Award
March 12, 2023
Lewis Milestone
Lewis Milestone
Rank
7
Age
35 years, 36 days
Name
Lewis Milestone
Film
All Quiet on the Western Front
Year in Film
1929/30
Date of Birth
September 30, 1895
Date of Award
November 5, 1930
Daniel Scheinert
Daniel Scheinert
Rank
8
Age
35 years, 278 days
Name
Daniel Scheinert
Film
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Year in Film
2022
Date of Birth
June 7, 1987
Date of Award
March 12, 2023
Tony Richardson
Tony Richardson
Rank
9
Age
35 years, 313 days
Name
Tony Richardson
Film
Tom Jones
Year in Film
1963
Date of Birth
June 5, 1928
Date of Award
April 13, 1964
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
Rank
10
Age
36 years, 1 day
Name
Francis Ford Coppola
Film
The Godfather Part II
Year in Film
1974
Date of Birth
April 7, 1939
Date of Award
April 8, 1975
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
32 years, 38 days
Damien Chazelle
La La Land
2016
January 19, 1985
February 26, 2017
Has held record for 8 years (2017–present)
2
32 years, 260 days
Norman Taurog
Skippy
1930/31
February 23, 1899
November 10, 1931
Held record for 86 years (1931–2017)
3
33 years, 228 days
Lewis Milestone
Two Arabian Knights
1927/28
September 30, 1895
May 16, 1929
Held record for 2 years (1929–1931)
4
34 years, 238 days
Sam Mendes
American Beauty
1999
August 1, 1965
March 26, 2000
5
35 years, 23 days
Frank Borzage
7th Heaven
1927/28
April 23, 1894
May 16, 1929
6
35 years, 30 days
Daniel Kwan
Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022
February 10, 1988
March 12, 2023
7
35 years, 36 days
Lewis Milestone
All Quiet on the Western Front
1929/30
September 30, 1895
November 5, 1930
8
35 years, 278 days
Daniel Scheinert
Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022
June 7, 1987
March 12, 2023
9
35 years, 313 days
Tony Richardson
Tom Jones
1963
June 5, 1928
April 13, 1964
10
36 years, 1 day
Francis Ford Coppola
The Godfather Part II
1974
April 7, 1939
April 8, 1975
· Best Director › Youngest nominees
John Singleton
John Singleton
Rank
1
Age
24 years, 44 days
Name
John Singleton
Film
Boyz n the Hood
Year in Film
1991
Date of Birth
January 6, 1968
Date of Nomination
February 19, 1992
Notes
Has held record for 33 years (1992–present)
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Rank
2
Age
26 years, 279 days
Name
Orson Welles
Film
Citizen Kane
Year in Film
1941
Date of Birth
May 6, 1915
Date of Nomination
February 9, 1942
Notes
Held record for 50 years (1942–1992)
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh
Rank
3
Age
29 years, 66 days
Name
Kenneth Branagh
Film
Henry V
Year in Film
1989
Date of Birth
December 10, 1960
Date of Nomination
February 14, 1990
Claude Lelouch
Claude Lelouch
Rank
4
Age
29 years, 113 days
Name
Claude Lelouch
Film
A Man and a Woman
Year in Film
1966
Date of Birth
October 30, 1937
Date of Nomination
February 20, 1967
M. Night Shyamalan
M. Night Shyamalan
Rank
5
Age
29 years, 193 days
Name
M. Night Shyamalan
Film
The Sixth Sense
Year in Film
1999
Date of Birth
August 6, 1970
Date of Nomination
February 15, 2000
George Lucas
George Lucas
Rank
6
Age
29 years, 281 days
Name
George Lucas
Film
American Graffiti
Year in Film
1973
Date of Birth
May 14, 1944
Date of Nomination
February 19, 1974
Benh Zeitlin
Benh Zeitlin
Rank
7
Age
30 years, 88 days
Name
Benh Zeitlin
Film
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Year in Film
2012
Date of Birth
October 14, 1982
Date of Nomination
January 10, 2013
Jason Reitman
Jason Reitman
Rank
8
Age
30 years, 95 days
Name
Jason Reitman
Film
Juno
Year in Film
2007
Date of Birth
October 19, 1977
Date of Nomination
January 22, 2008
Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze
Rank
9
Age
30 years, 116 days
Name
Spike Jonze
Film
Being John Malkovich
Year in Film
1999
Date of Birth
October 22, 1969
Date of Nomination
February 15, 2000
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Rank
10
Age
31 years, 65 days
Name
Steven Spielberg
Film
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Year in Film
1977
Date of Birth
December 18, 1946
Date of Nomination
February 21, 1978
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
24 years, 44 days
John Singleton
Boyz n the Hood
1991
January 6, 1968
February 19, 1992
Has held record for 33 years (1992–present)
2
26 years, 279 days
Orson Welles
Citizen Kane
1941
May 6, 1915
February 9, 1942
Held record for 50 years (1942–1992)
3
29 years, 66 days
Kenneth Branagh
Henry V
1989
December 10, 1960
February 14, 1990
4
29 years, 113 days
Claude Lelouch
A Man and a Woman
1966
October 30, 1937
February 20, 1967
5
29 years, 193 days
M. Night Shyamalan
The Sixth Sense
1999
August 6, 1970
February 15, 2000
6
29 years, 281 days
George Lucas
American Graffiti
1973
May 14, 1944
February 19, 1974
7
30 years, 88 days
Benh Zeitlin
Beasts of the Southern Wild
2012
October 14, 1982
January 10, 2013
8
30 years, 95 days
Jason Reitman
Juno
2007
October 19, 1977
January 22, 2008
9
30 years, 116 days
Spike Jonze
Being John Malkovich
1999
October 22, 1969
February 15, 2000
10
31 years, 65 days
Steven Spielberg
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
December 18, 1946
February 21, 1978
· Best Actor in a Leading Role › Oldest winners
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Rank
1
Age
83 years, 115 days
Name
Anthony Hopkins
Film
The Father
Year in Film
2020
Date of Birth
December 31, 1937
Date of Award
April 25, 2021
Notes
Oldest winner in any acting categoryHas held record for 4 years (2021–present)
Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Rank
2
Age
76 years, 317 days
Name
Henry Fonda
Film
On Golden Pond
Year in Film
1981
Date of Birth
May 16, 1905
Date of Award
March 29, 1982
Notes
Held record for 39 years (1982–2021)
John Wayne
John Wayne
Rank
3
Age
62 years, 316 days
Name
John Wayne
Film
True Grit
Year in Film
1969
Date of Birth
May 26, 1907
Date of Award
April 7, 1970
Notes
Held record for 12 years (1970–1982)
George Arliss
George Arliss
Rank
4
Age
62 years, 209 days
Name
George Arliss
Film
Disraeli
Year in Film
1929/30
Date of Birth
April 10, 1868
Date of Award
November 5, 1930
Notes
Held record for 40 years (1930–1970)Earliest born winner of an award in any category
Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Rank
5
Age
62 years, 63 days
Name
Paul Newman
Film
The Color of Money
Year in Film
1986
Date of Birth
January 26, 1925
Date of Award
March 30, 1987
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
Rank
6
Age
60 years, 335 days
Name
Jack Nicholson
Film
As Good as It Gets
Year in Film
1997
Date of Birth
April 22, 1937
Date of Award
March 23, 1998
Peter Finch
Peter Finch
Rank
7
Age
60 years, 181 days
Name
Peter Finch
Film
Network
Year in Film
1976
Date of Birth
September 28, 1916
Date of Award
March 28, 1977
Notes
Posthumous award
Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges
Rank
8
Age
60 years, 93 days
Name
Jeff Bridges
Film
Crazy Heart
Year in Film
2009
Date of Birth
December 4, 1949
Date of Award
March 7, 2010
Gary Oldman
Gary Oldman
Rank
9
Age
59 years, 348 days
Name
Gary Oldman
Film
Darkest Hour
Year in Film
2017
Date of Birth
March 21, 1958
Date of Award
March 4, 2018
Ronald Colman
Ronald Colman
Rank
10
Age
57 years, 40 days
Name
Ronald Colman
Film
A Double Life
Year in Film
1947
Date of Birth
February 9, 1891
Date of Award
March 20, 1948
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
83 years, 115 days
Anthony Hopkins
The Father
2020
December 31, 1937
April 25, 2021
Oldest winner in any acting categoryHas held record for 4 years (2021–present)
2
76 years, 317 days
Henry Fonda
On Golden Pond
1981
May 16, 1905
March 29, 1982
Held record for 39 years (1982–2021)
3
62 years, 316 days
John Wayne
True Grit
1969
May 26, 1907
April 7, 1970
Held record for 12 years (1970–1982)
4
62 years, 209 days
George Arliss
Disraeli
1929/30
April 10, 1868
November 5, 1930
Held record for 40 years (1930–1970)Earliest born winner of an award in any category
5
62 years, 63 days
Paul Newman
The Color of Money
1986
January 26, 1925
March 30, 1987
6
60 years, 335 days
Jack Nicholson
As Good as It Gets
1997
April 22, 1937
March 23, 1998
7
60 years, 181 days
Peter Finch
Network
1976
September 28, 1916
March 28, 1977
Posthumous award
8
60 years, 93 days
Jeff Bridges
Crazy Heart
2009
December 4, 1949
March 7, 2010
9
59 years, 348 days
Gary Oldman
Darkest Hour
2017
March 21, 1958
March 4, 2018
10
57 years, 40 days
Ronald Colman
A Double Life
1947
February 9, 1891
March 20, 1948
· Best Actor in a Leading Role › Oldest nominees
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Rank
1
Age
83 years, 74 days
Name
Anthony Hopkins
Film
The Father
Year in Film
2020
Date of Birth
December 31, 1937
Date of Nomination
March 15, 2021
Notes
WinnerHas held record for 4 years (2021–present)
Richard Farnsworth
Richard Farnsworth
Rank
2
Age
79 years, 167 days
Name
Richard Farnsworth
Film
The Straight Story
Year in Film
1999
Date of Birth
September 1, 1920
Date of Nomination
February 15, 2000
Notes
Held record for 21 years (2000–2021)
Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Rank
3
Age
77 years, 226 days
Name
Bruce Dern
Film
Nebraska
Year in Film
2013
Date of Birth
June 6, 1936
Date of Nomination
January 16, 2014
Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Rank
4
Age
76 years, 271 days
Name
Henry Fonda
Film
On Golden Pond
Year in Film
1981
Date of Birth
May 16, 1905
Date of Nomination
February 11, 1982
Notes
WinnerHeld record for 18 years (1982–2000)
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood
Rank
5
Age
74 years, 239 days
Name
Clint Eastwood
Film
Million Dollar Baby
Year in Film
2004
Date of Birth
May 31, 1930
Date of Nomination
January 25, 2005
Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
Rank
6
Age
74 years, 174 days
Name
Peter O'Toole
Film
Venus
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
August 2, 1932
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2007
Bill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Rank
7
Age
73 years, 43 days
Name
Bill Nighy
Film
Living
Year in Film
2022
Date of Birth
December 12, 1949
Date of Nomination
January 24, 2023
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Rank
8
Age
72 years, 246 days
Name
Morgan Freeman
Film
Invictus
Year in Film
2009
Date of Birth
June 1, 1937
Date of Nomination
February 2, 2010
Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Rank
9
Age
72 years, 226 days
Name
Jonathan Pryce
Film
The Two Popes
Year in Film
2019
Date of Birth
June 1, 1947
Date of Nomination
January 13, 2020
Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Rank
10
Age
71 years, 274 days
Name
Laurence Olivier
Film
The Boys from Brazil
Year in Film
1978
Date of Birth
May 22, 1907
Date of Nomination
February 20, 1979
Notes
Held record for 3 years (1979–1982)
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
83 years, 74 days
Anthony Hopkins
The Father
2020
December 31, 1937
March 15, 2021
WinnerHas held record for 4 years (2021–present)
2
79 years, 167 days
Richard Farnsworth
The Straight Story
1999
September 1, 1920
February 15, 2000
Held record for 21 years (2000–2021)
3
77 years, 226 days
Bruce Dern
Nebraska
2013
June 6, 1936
January 16, 2014
4
76 years, 271 days
Henry Fonda
On Golden Pond
1981
May 16, 1905
February 11, 1982
WinnerHeld record for 18 years (1982–2000)
5
74 years, 239 days
Clint Eastwood
Million Dollar Baby
2004
May 31, 1930
January 25, 2005
6
74 years, 174 days
Peter O'Toole
Venus
2006
August 2, 1932
January 23, 2007
7
73 years, 43 days
Bill Nighy
Living
2022
December 12, 1949
January 24, 2023
8
72 years, 246 days
Morgan Freeman
Invictus
2009
June 1, 1937
February 2, 2010
9
72 years, 226 days
Jonathan Pryce
The Two Popes
2019
June 1, 1947
January 13, 2020
10
71 years, 274 days
Laurence Olivier
The Boys from Brazil
1978
May 22, 1907
February 20, 1979
Held record for 3 years (1979–1982)
· Best Actor in a Leading Role › Youngest winners
Adrien Brody
Adrien Brody
Rank
1
Age
29 years, 343 days
Name
Adrien Brody
Film
The Pianist
Year in Film
2002
Date of Birth
April 14, 1973
Date of Award
March 23, 2003
Notes
Has held record for 22 years (2003–present)
Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Rank
2
Age
30 years, 156 days
Name
Richard Dreyfuss
Film
The Goodbye Girl
Year in Film
1977
Date of Birth
October 29, 1947
Date of Award
April 3, 1978
Notes
Held record for 25 years (1978–2003)
Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando
Rank
3
Age
30 years, 361 days
Name
Marlon Brando
Film
On the Waterfront
Year in Film
1954
Date of Birth
April 3, 1924
Date of Award
March 30, 1955
Notes
Held record for 23 years (1955–1978)
Maximilian Schell
Maximilian Schell
Rank
4
Age
31 years, 122 days
Name
Maximilian Schell
Film
Judgment at Nuremberg
Year in Film
1961
Date of Birth
December 8, 1930
Date of Award
April 9, 1962
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Rank
5
Age
32 years, 78 days
Name
Nicolas Cage
Film
Leaving Las Vegas
Year in Film
1995
Date of Birth
January 7, 1964
Date of Award
March 25, 1996
James Stewart
James Stewart
Rank
6
Age
32 years, 283 days
Name
James Stewart
Film
The Philadelphia Story
Year in Film
1940
Date of Birth
May 20, 1908
Date of Award
February 27, 1941
Notes
Held record for 14 years (1941–1955)
Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis
Rank
7
Age
32 years, 331 days
Name
Daniel Day-Lewis
Film
My Left Foot
Year in Film
1989
Date of Birth
April 29, 1957
Date of Award
March 26, 1990
Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne
Rank
8
Age
33 years, 47 days
Name
Eddie Redmayne
Film
The Theory of Everything
Year in Film
2014
Date of Birth
January 6, 1982
Date of Award
February 22, 2015
Clark Gable
Clark Gable
Rank
9
Age
34 years, 26 days
Name
Clark Gable
Film
It Happened One Night
Year in Film
1934
Date of Birth
February 1, 1901
Date of Award
February 27, 1935
Notes
Held record for 6 years (1935–1941)
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Rank
10
Age
34 years, 258 days
Name
Charles Laughton
Film
The Private Life of Henry VIII
Year in Film
1932/33
Date of Birth
July 1, 1899
Date of Award
March 16, 1934
Notes
Held record for 1 year (1934–1935)
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
29 years, 343 days
Adrien Brody
The Pianist
2002
April 14, 1973
March 23, 2003
Has held record for 22 years (2003–present)
2
30 years, 156 days
Richard Dreyfuss
The Goodbye Girl
1977
October 29, 1947
April 3, 1978
Held record for 25 years (1978–2003)
3
30 years, 361 days
Marlon Brando
On the Waterfront
1954
April 3, 1924
March 30, 1955
Held record for 23 years (1955–1978)
4
31 years, 122 days
Maximilian Schell
Judgment at Nuremberg
1961
December 8, 1930
April 9, 1962
5
32 years, 78 days
Nicolas Cage
Leaving Las Vegas
1995
January 7, 1964
March 25, 1996
6
32 years, 283 days
James Stewart
The Philadelphia Story
1940
May 20, 1908
February 27, 1941
Held record for 14 years (1941–1955)
7
32 years, 331 days
Daniel Day-Lewis
My Left Foot
1989
April 29, 1957
March 26, 1990
8
33 years, 47 days
Eddie Redmayne
The Theory of Everything
2014
January 6, 1982
February 22, 2015
9
34 years, 26 days
Clark Gable
It Happened One Night
1934
February 1, 1901
February 27, 1935
Held record for 6 years (1935–1941)
10
34 years, 258 days
Charles Laughton
The Private Life of Henry VIII
1932/33
July 1, 1899
March 16, 1934
Held record for 1 year (1934–1935)
· Best Actor in a Leading Role › Youngest nominees
Jackie Cooper
Jackie Cooper
Rank
1
Age
9 years, 20 days
Name
Jackie Cooper
Film
Skippy
Year in Film
1930/31
Date of Birth
September 15, 1922
Date of Nomination
October 5, 1931
Notes
Has held record for 94 years (1931–present)
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Rank
2
Age
19 years, 142 days
Name
Mickey Rooney
Film
Babes in Arms
Year in Film
1939
Date of Birth
September 23, 1920
Date of Nomination
February 12, 1940
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet
Rank
3
Age
22 years, 27 days
Name
Timothée Chalamet
Film
Call Me by Your Name
Year in Film
2017
Date of Birth
December 27, 1995
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2018
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Rank
4
Age
23 years, 137 days
Name
Mickey Rooney
Film
The Human Comedy
Year in Film
1943
Date of Birth
September 23, 1920
Date of Nomination
February 7, 1944
John Travolta
John Travolta
Rank
5
Age
24 years, 3 days
Name
John Travolta
Film
Saturday Night Fever
Year in Film
1977
Date of Birth
February 18, 1954
Date of Nomination
February 21, 1978
James Dean
James Dean
Rank
6
Age
25 years, 10 days
Name
James Dean
Film
East of Eden
Year in Film
1955
Date of Birth
February 8, 1931
Date of Nomination
February 18, 1956
Notes
Posthumous nomination
Giant
Giant
Rank
7
Age
26 years, 10 days
Name
Giant
Film
1956
Year in Film
February 18, 1957
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Rank
8
Age
26 years, 72 days
Name
Ryan Gosling
Film
Half Nelson
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
November 12, 1980
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2007
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Rank
9
Age
26 years, 279 days
Name
Orson Welles
Film
Citizen Kane
Year in Film
1941
Date of Birth
May 6, 1915
Date of Nomination
February 9, 1942
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger
Rank
10
Age
26 years, 302 days
Name
Heath Ledger
Film
Brokeback Mountain
Year in Film
2005
Date of Birth
April 4, 1979
Date of Nomination
January 31, 2006
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
9 years, 20 days
Jackie Cooper
Skippy
1930/31
September 15, 1922
October 5, 1931
Has held record for 94 years (1931–present)
2
19 years, 142 days
Mickey Rooney
Babes in Arms
1939
September 23, 1920
February 12, 1940
3
22 years, 27 days
Timothée Chalamet
Call Me by Your Name
2017
December 27, 1995
January 23, 2018
4
23 years, 137 days
Mickey Rooney
The Human Comedy
1943
September 23, 1920
February 7, 1944
5
24 years, 3 days
John Travolta
Saturday Night Fever
1977
February 18, 1954
February 21, 1978
6
25 years, 10 days
James Dean
East of Eden
1955
February 8, 1931
February 18, 1956
Posthumous nomination
7
26 years, 10 days
Giant
1956
February 18, 1957
8
26 years, 72 days
Ryan Gosling
Half Nelson
2006
November 12, 1980
January 23, 2007
9
26 years, 279 days
Orson Welles
Citizen Kane
1941
May 6, 1915
February 9, 1942
10
26 years, 302 days
Heath Ledger
Brokeback Mountain
2005
April 4, 1979
January 31, 2006
· Best Actress in a Leading Role › Oldest winners
Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
Rank
1
Age
80 years, 292 days
Name
Jessica Tandy
Film
Driving Miss Daisy
Year in Film
1989
Date of Birth
June 7, 1909
Date of Award
March 26, 1990
Notes
Has held record for 35 years (1990–present)
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Rank
2
Age
74 years, 321 days
Name
Katharine Hepburn
Film
On Golden Pond
Year in Film
1981
Date of Birth
May 12, 1907
Date of Award
March 29, 1982
Notes
Held record for 8 years (1982–1990)
Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Rank
3
Age
63 years, 306 days
Name
Frances McDormand
Film
Nomadland
Year in Film
2020
Date of Birth
June 23, 1957
Date of Award
April 25, 2021
Marie Dressler
Marie Dressler
Rank
4
Age
63 years, 1 day
Name
Marie Dressler
Film
Min and Bill
Year in Film
1930/31
Date of Birth
November 9, 1868
Date of Award
November 10, 1931
Notes
Held record for 51 years (1931–1982)
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Rank
5
Age
62 years, 249 days
Name
Meryl Streep
Film
The Iron Lady
Year in Film
2011
Date of Birth
June 22, 1949
Date of Award
February 26, 2012
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Rank
6
Age
61 years, 337 days
Name
Katharine Hepburn
Film
The Lion in Winter
Year in Film
1968
Date of Birth
May 12, 1907
Date of Award
April 14, 1969
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren
Rank
7
Age
61 years, 214 days
Name
Helen Mirren
Film
The Queen
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
July 26, 1945
Date of Award
February 25, 2007
Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page
Rank
8
Age
61 years, 122 days
Name
Geraldine Page
Film
The Trip to Bountiful
Year in Film
1985
Date of Birth
November 22, 1924
Date of Award
March 24, 1986
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Rank
9
Age
60 years, 334 days
Name
Katharine Hepburn
Film
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Year in Film
1967
Date of Birth
May 12, 1907
Date of Award
April 10, 1968
Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Rank
10
Age
60 years, 254 days
Name
Frances McDormand
Film
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Year in Film
2017
Date of Birth
June 23, 1957
Date of Award
March 4, 2018
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
80 years, 292 days
Jessica Tandy
Driving Miss Daisy
1989
June 7, 1909
March 26, 1990
Has held record for 35 years (1990–present)
2
74 years, 321 days
Katharine Hepburn
On Golden Pond
1981
May 12, 1907
March 29, 1982
Held record for 8 years (1982–1990)
3
63 years, 306 days
Frances McDormand
Nomadland
2020
June 23, 1957
April 25, 2021
4
63 years, 1 day
Marie Dressler
Min and Bill
1930/31
November 9, 1868
November 10, 1931
Held record for 51 years (1931–1982)
5
62 years, 249 days
Meryl Streep
The Iron Lady
2011
June 22, 1949
February 26, 2012
6
61 years, 337 days
Katharine Hepburn
The Lion in Winter
1968
May 12, 1907
April 14, 1969
7
61 years, 214 days
Helen Mirren
The Queen
2006
July 26, 1945
February 25, 2007
8
61 years, 122 days
Geraldine Page
The Trip to Bountiful
1985
November 22, 1924
March 24, 1986
9
60 years, 334 days
Katharine Hepburn
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967
May 12, 1907
April 10, 1968
10
60 years, 254 days
Frances McDormand
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
2017
June 23, 1957
March 4, 2018
· Best Actress in a Leading Role › Oldest nominees
Emmanuelle Riva
Emmanuelle Riva
Rank
1
Age
85 years, 321 days
Name
Emmanuelle Riva
Film
Amour
Year in Film
2012
Date of Birth
February 24, 1927
Date of Nomination
January 10, 2013
Notes
Has held record for 12 years (2013–present)
Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
Rank
2
Age
80 years, 252 days
Name
Jessica Tandy
Film
Driving Miss Daisy
Year in Film
1989
Date of Birth
June 7, 1909
Date of Nomination
February 14, 1990
Notes
WinnerHeld record for 23 years (1990–2013)
Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Rank
3
Age
80 years, 11 days
Name
Edith Evans
Film
The Whisperers
Year in Film
1967
Date of Birth
February 8, 1888
Date of Nomination
February 19, 1968
Notes
Held record for 22 years (1968–1990)
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Rank
4
Age
79 years, 38 days
Name
Judi Dench
Film
Philomena
Year in Film
2013
Date of Birth
December 9, 1934
Date of Nomination
January 16, 2014
May Robson
May Robson
Rank
5
Age
75 years, 313 days
Name
May Robson
Film
Lady for a Day
Year in Film
1932/33
Date of Birth
April 19, 1858
Date of Nomination
February 26, 1934
Notes
Held record for 34 years (1934–1968)
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Rank
6
Age
74 years, 275 days
Name
Katharine Hepburn
Film
On Golden Pond
Year in Film
1981
Date of Birth
May 12, 1907
Date of Nomination
February 11, 1982
Notes
Winner
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Rank
7
Age
72 years, 45 days
Name
Judi Dench
Film
Notes on a Scandal
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
December 9, 1934
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2007
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
Rank
8
Age
71 years, 309 days
Name
Glenn Close
Film
The Wife
Year in Film
2018
Date of Birth
March 19, 1947
Date of Nomination
January 22, 2019
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Rank
9
Age
71 years, 53 days
Name
Judi Dench
Film
Mrs Henderson Presents
Year in Film
2005
Date of Birth
December 9, 1934
Date of Nomination
January 31, 2006
Charlotte Rampling
Charlotte Rampling
Rank
10
Age
69 years, 343 days
Name
Charlotte Rampling
Film
45 Years
Year in Film
2015
Date of Birth
February 5, 1946
Date of Nomination
January 14, 2016
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
85 years, 321 days
Emmanuelle Riva
Amour
2012
February 24, 1927
January 10, 2013
Has held record for 12 years (2013–present)
2
80 years, 252 days
Jessica Tandy
Driving Miss Daisy
1989
June 7, 1909
February 14, 1990
WinnerHeld record for 23 years (1990–2013)
3
80 years, 11 days
Edith Evans
The Whisperers
1967
February 8, 1888
February 19, 1968
Held record for 22 years (1968–1990)
4
79 years, 38 days
Judi Dench
Philomena
2013
December 9, 1934
January 16, 2014
5
75 years, 313 days
May Robson
Lady for a Day
1932/33
April 19, 1858
February 26, 1934
Held record for 34 years (1934–1968)
6
74 years, 275 days
Katharine Hepburn
On Golden Pond
1981
May 12, 1907
February 11, 1982
Winner
7
72 years, 45 days
Judi Dench
Notes on a Scandal
2006
December 9, 1934
January 23, 2007
8
71 years, 309 days
Glenn Close
The Wife
2018
March 19, 1947
January 22, 2019
9
71 years, 53 days
Judi Dench
Mrs Henderson Presents
2005
December 9, 1934
January 31, 2006
10
69 years, 343 days
Charlotte Rampling
45 Years
2015
February 5, 1946
January 14, 2016
· Best Actress in a Leading Role › Youngest winners
Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin
Rank
1
Age
21 years, 218 days
Name
Marlee Matlin
Film
Children of a Lesser God
Year in Film
1986
Date of Birth
August 24, 1965
Date of Award
March 30, 1987
Notes
Has held record for 38 years (1987–present)
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence
Rank
2
Age
22 years, 193 days
Name
Jennifer Lawrence
Film
Silver Linings Playbook
Year in Film
2012
Date of Birth
August 15, 1990
Date of Award
February 24, 2013
Janet Gaynor
Janet Gaynor
Rank
3
Age
22 years, 222 days
Name
Janet Gaynor
Film
7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise
Year in Film
1927/28
Date of Birth
October 6, 1906
Date of Award
May 16, 1929
Notes
Held record for 58 years (1929–1987)
Joan Fontaine
Joan Fontaine
Rank
4
Age
24 years, 127 days
Name
Joan Fontaine
Film
Suspicion
Year in Film
1941
Date of Birth
October 22, 1917
Date of Award
February 26, 1942
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn
Rank
5
Age
24 years, 325 days
Name
Audrey Hepburn
Film
Roman Holiday
Year in Film
1953
Date of Birth
May 4, 1929
Date of Award
March 25, 1954
Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones
Rank
6
Age
25 years, 0 days
Name
Jennifer Jones
Film
The Song of Bernadette
Year in Film
1943
Date of Birth
March 2, 1919
Date of Award
March 2, 1944
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly
Rank
7
Age
25 years, 138 days
Name
Grace Kelly
Film
The Country Girl
Year in Film
1954
Date of Birth
November 12, 1929
Date of Award
March 30, 1955
Hilary Swank
Hilary Swank
Rank
8
Age
25 years, 240 days
Name
Hilary Swank
Film
Boys Don't Cry
Year in Film
1999
Date of Birth
July 30, 1974
Date of Award
March 26, 2000
Mikey Madison
Mikey Madison
Rank
9
Age
25 years, 342 days
Name
Mikey Madison
Film
Anora
Year in Film
2024
Date of Birth
March 25, 1999
Date of Award
March 2, 2025
Julie Christie
Julie Christie
Rank
10
Age
26 years, 4 days
Name
Julie Christie
Film
Darling
Year in Film
1965
Date of Birth
April 14, 1940
Date of Award
April 18, 1966
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
21 years, 218 days
Marlee Matlin
Children of a Lesser God
1986
August 24, 1965
March 30, 1987
Has held record for 38 years (1987–present)
2
22 years, 193 days
Jennifer Lawrence
Silver Linings Playbook
2012
August 15, 1990
February 24, 2013
3
22 years, 222 days
Janet Gaynor
7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise
1927/28
October 6, 1906
May 16, 1929
Held record for 58 years (1929–1987)
4
24 years, 127 days
Joan Fontaine
Suspicion
1941
October 22, 1917
February 26, 1942
5
24 years, 325 days
Audrey Hepburn
Roman Holiday
1953
May 4, 1929
March 25, 1954
6
25 years, 0 days
Jennifer Jones
The Song of Bernadette
1943
March 2, 1919
March 2, 1944
7
25 years, 138 days
Grace Kelly
The Country Girl
1954
November 12, 1929
March 30, 1955
8
25 years, 240 days
Hilary Swank
Boys Don't Cry
1999
July 30, 1974
March 26, 2000
9
25 years, 342 days
Mikey Madison
Anora
2024
March 25, 1999
March 2, 2025
10
26 years, 4 days
Julie Christie
Darling
1965
April 14, 1940
April 18, 1966
· Best Actress in a Leading Role › Youngest nominees
Quvenzhané Wallis
Quvenzhané Wallis
Rank
1
Age
9 years, 135 days
Name
Quvenzhané Wallis
Film
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Year in Film
2012
Date of Birth
August 28, 2003
Date of Nomination
January 10, 2013
Notes
Has held record for 12 years (2013–present)
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Rank
2
Age
13 years, 309 days
Name
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Film
Whale Rider
Year in Film
2003
Date of Birth
March 24, 1990
Date of Nomination
January 27, 2004
Notes
Held record for 9 years (2004–2013)
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence
Rank
3
Age
20 years, 163 days
Name
Jennifer Lawrence
Film
Winter's Bone
Year in Film
2010
Date of Birth
August 15, 1990
Date of Nomination
January 25, 2011
Isabelle Adjani
Isabelle Adjani
Rank
4
Age
20 years, 235 days
Name
Isabelle Adjani
Film
The Story of Adele H.
Year in Film
1975
Date of Birth
June 27, 1955
Date of Nomination
February 17, 1976
Notes
Held record for 28 years (1976–2004)
Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley
Rank
5
Age
20 years, 311 days
Name
Keira Knightley
Film
Pride & Prejudice
Year in Film
2005
Date of Birth
March 26, 1985
Date of Nomination
January 31, 2006
Elliot Page
Elliot Page
Rank
6
Age
20 years, 335 days
Name
Elliot Page
Film
Juno
Year in Film
2007
Date of Birth
February 21, 1987
Date of Nomination
January 22, 2008
Notes
Page was presenting as female when he received this nomination. He came out as transmasculine in 2020.
Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin
Rank
7
Age
21 years, 171 days
Name
Marlee Matlin
Film
Children of a Lesser God
Year in Film
1986
Date of Birth
August 24, 1965
Date of Nomination
February 11, 1987
Notes
Winner
Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan
Rank
8
Age
21 years, 277 days
Name
Saoirse Ronan
Film
Brooklyn
Year in Film
2015
Date of Birth
April 12, 1994
Date of Nomination
January 14, 2016
Elizabeth Hartman
Elizabeth Hartman
Rank
9
Age
22 years, 60 days
Name
Elizabeth Hartman
Film
A Patch of Blue
Year in Film
1965
Date of Birth
December 23, 1943
Date of Nomination
February 21, 1966
Notes
Held record for 10 years (1966–1976)
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet
Rank
10
Age
22 years, 128 days
Name
Kate Winslet
Film
Titanic
Year in Film
1997
Date of Birth
October 5, 1975
Date of Nomination
February 10, 1998
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
9 years, 135 days
Quvenzhané Wallis
Beasts of the Southern Wild
2012
August 28, 2003
January 10, 2013
Has held record for 12 years (2013–present)
2
13 years, 309 days
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Whale Rider
2003
March 24, 1990
January 27, 2004
Held record for 9 years (2004–2013)
3
20 years, 163 days
Jennifer Lawrence
Winter's Bone
2010
August 15, 1990
January 25, 2011
4
20 years, 235 days
Isabelle Adjani
The Story of Adele H.
1975
June 27, 1955
February 17, 1976
Held record for 28 years (1976–2004)
5
20 years, 311 days
Keira Knightley
Pride & Prejudice
2005
March 26, 1985
January 31, 2006
6
20 years, 335 days
Elliot Page
Juno
2007
February 21, 1987
January 22, 2008
Page was presenting as female when he received this nomination. He came out as transmasculine in 2020.
7
21 years, 171 days
Marlee Matlin
Children of a Lesser God
1986
August 24, 1965
February 11, 1987
Winner
8
21 years, 277 days
Saoirse Ronan
Brooklyn
2015
April 12, 1994
January 14, 2016
9
22 years, 60 days
Elizabeth Hartman
A Patch of Blue
1965
December 23, 1943
February 21, 1966
Held record for 10 years (1966–1976)
10
22 years, 128 days
Kate Winslet
Titanic
1997
October 5, 1975
February 10, 1998
· Best Actor in a Supporting Role › Oldest winners
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Rank
1
Age
82 years, 75 days
Name
Christopher Plummer
Film
Beginners
Year in Film
2011
Date of Birth
December 13, 1929
Date of Award
February 26, 2012
Notes
Has held record for 13 years (2012–present)
George Burns
George Burns
Rank
2
Age
80 years, 69 days
Name
George Burns
Film
The Sunshine Boys
Year in Film
1975
Date of Birth
January 20, 1896
Date of Award
March 29, 1976
Notes
Held record for 36 years (1976–2012)
Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas
Rank
3
Age
79 years, 9 days
Name
Melvyn Douglas
Film
Being There
Year in Film
1979
Date of Birth
April 5, 1901
Date of Award
April 14, 1980
John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Rank
4
Age
77 years, 349 days
Name
John Gielgud
Film
Arthur
Year in Film
1981
Date of Birth
April 14, 1904
Date of Award
March 29, 1982
Don Ameche
Don Ameche
Rank
5
Age
77 years, 297 days
Name
Don Ameche
Film
Cocoon
Year in Film
1985
Date of Birth
May 31, 1908
Date of Award
March 24, 1986
Jack Palance
Jack Palance
Rank
6
Age
73 years, 41 days
Name
Jack Palance
Film
City Slickers
Year in Film
1991
Date of Birth
February 18, 1919
Date of Award
March 30, 1992
Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin
Rank
7
Age
72 years, 336 days
Name
Alan Arkin
Film
Little Miss Sunshine
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
March 26, 1934
Date of Award
February 25, 2007
John Houseman
John Houseman
Rank
8
Age
71 years, 192 days
Name
John Houseman
Film
The Paper Chase
Year in Film
1973
Date of Birth
September 22, 1902
Date of Award
April 2, 1974
Notes
Held record for 2 years (1974–1976)
James Coburn
James Coburn
Rank
9
Age
70 years, 202 days
Name
James Coburn
Film
Affliction
Year in Film
1998
Date of Birth
August 31, 1928
Date of Award
March 21, 1999
Edmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn
Rank
10
Age
70 years, 176 days
Name
Edmund Gwenn
Film
Miracle on 34th Street
Year in Film
1947
Date of Birth
September 26, 1877
Date of Award
March 20, 1948
Notes
Held record for 26 years (1948–1974)
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
82 years, 75 days
Christopher Plummer
Beginners
2011
December 13, 1929
February 26, 2012
Has held record for 13 years (2012–present)
2
80 years, 69 days
George Burns
The Sunshine Boys
1975
January 20, 1896
March 29, 1976
Held record for 36 years (1976–2012)
3
79 years, 9 days
Melvyn Douglas
Being There
1979
April 5, 1901
April 14, 1980
4
77 years, 349 days
John Gielgud
Arthur
1981
April 14, 1904
March 29, 1982
5
77 years, 297 days
Don Ameche
Cocoon
1985
May 31, 1908
March 24, 1986
6
73 years, 41 days
Jack Palance
City Slickers
1991
February 18, 1919
March 30, 1992
7
72 years, 336 days
Alan Arkin
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
March 26, 1934
February 25, 2007
8
71 years, 192 days
John Houseman
The Paper Chase
1973
September 22, 1902
April 2, 1974
Held record for 2 years (1974–1976)
9
70 years, 202 days
James Coburn
Affliction
1998
August 31, 1928
March 21, 1999
10
70 years, 176 days
Edmund Gwenn
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
September 26, 1877
March 20, 1948
Held record for 26 years (1948–1974)
· Best Actor in a Supporting Role › Oldest nominees
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Rank
1
Age
88 years, 41 days
Name
Christopher Plummer
Film
All the Money in the World
Year in Film
2017
Date of Birth
December 13, 1929
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2018
Notes
Oldest nominee in any acting categoryHas held record for 7 years (2018–present)
Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Rank
2
Age
87 years, 315 days
Name
Judd Hirsch
Film
The Fabelmans
Year in Film
2022
Date of Birth
March 15, 1935
Date of Nomination
January 24, 2023
Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Rank
3
Age
84 years, 10 days
Name
Robert Duvall
Film
The Judge
Year in Film
2014
Date of Birth
January 5, 1931
Date of Nomination
January 15, 2015
Notes
Held record for 3 years (2015–2018)
Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Rank
4
Age
82 years, 339 days
Name
Hal Holbrook
Film
Into the Wild
Year in Film
2007
Date of Birth
February 17, 1925
Date of Nomination
January 22, 2008
Notes
Held record for 7 years (2008–2015)
Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow
Rank
5
Age
82 years, 289 days
Name
Max von Sydow
Film
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Year in Film
2011
Date of Birth
April 10, 1929
Date of Nomination
January 24, 2012
Ralph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Rank
6
Age
82 years, 49 days
Name
Ralph Richardson
Film
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Year in Film
1984
Date of Birth
December 19, 1902
Date of Nomination
February 6, 1985
Notes
Posthumous nominationHeld record for 23 years (1985–2008)
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Rank
7
Age
82 years, 42 days
Name
Christopher Plummer
Film
Beginners
Year in Film
2011
Date of Birth
December 13, 1929
Date of Nomination
January 24, 2012
Notes
Winner
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Rank
8
Age
82 years, 13 days
Name
Anthony Hopkins
Film
The Two Popes
Year in Film
2019
Date of Birth
December 31, 1937
Date of Nomination
January 13, 2020
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Rank
9
Age
80 years, 159 days
Name
Robert De Niro
Film
Killers of the Flower Moon
Year in Film
2023
Date of Birth
August 17, 1943
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2024
Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Rank
10
Age
80 years, 51 days
Name
Christopher Plummer
Film
The Last Station
Year in Film
2009
Date of Birth
December 13, 1929
Date of Nomination
February 2, 2010
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
88 years, 41 days
Christopher Plummer
All the Money in the World
2017
December 13, 1929
January 23, 2018
Oldest nominee in any acting categoryHas held record for 7 years (2018–present)
2
87 years, 315 days
Judd Hirsch
The Fabelmans
2022
March 15, 1935
January 24, 2023
3
84 years, 10 days
Robert Duvall
The Judge
2014
January 5, 1931
January 15, 2015
Held record for 3 years (2015–2018)
4
82 years, 339 days
Hal Holbrook
Into the Wild
2007
February 17, 1925
January 22, 2008
Held record for 7 years (2008–2015)
5
82 years, 289 days
Max von Sydow
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
2011
April 10, 1929
January 24, 2012
6
82 years, 49 days
Ralph Richardson
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
1984
December 19, 1902
February 6, 1985
Posthumous nominationHeld record for 23 years (1985–2008)
7
82 years, 42 days
Christopher Plummer
Beginners
2011
December 13, 1929
January 24, 2012
Winner
8
82 years, 13 days
Anthony Hopkins
The Two Popes
2019
December 31, 1937
January 13, 2020
9
80 years, 159 days
Robert De Niro
Killers of the Flower Moon
2023
August 17, 1943
January 23, 2024
10
80 years, 51 days
Christopher Plummer
The Last Station
2009
December 13, 1929
February 2, 2010
· Best Actor in a Supporting Role › Youngest winners
Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton
Rank
1
Age
20 years, 227 days
Name
Timothy Hutton
Film
Ordinary People
Year in Film
1980
Date of Birth
August 16, 1960
Date of Award
March 31, 1981
Notes
Has held record for 44 years (1981–present)
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Rank
2
Age
29 years, 81 days
Name
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Film
Jerry Maguire
Year in Film
1996
Date of Birth
January 2, 1968
Date of Award
March 24, 1997
George Chakiris
George Chakiris
Rank
3
Age
29 years, 205 days
Name
George Chakiris
Film
West Side Story
Year in Film
1961
Date of Birth
September 16, 1932
Date of Award
April 9, 1962
Notes
Held record for 19 years (1962–1981)
Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger
Rank
4
Age
29 years, 324 days
Name
Heath Ledger
Film
The Dark Knight
Year in Film
2008
Date of Birth
April 4, 1979
Date of Award
February 22, 2009
Notes
Posthumous award
Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon
Rank
5
Age
31 years, 42 days
Name
Jack Lemmon
Film
Mister Roberts
Year in Film
1955
Date of Birth
February 8, 1925
Date of Award
March 21, 1956
Notes
Held record for 6 years (1956–1962)
Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Rank
6
Age
31 years, 234 days
Name
Robert De Niro
Film
The Godfather Part II
Year in Film
1974
Date of Birth
August 17, 1943
Date of Award
April 8, 1975
Daniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya
Rank
7
Age
32 years, 60 days
Name
Daniel Kaluuya
Film
Judas and the Black Messiah
Year in Film
2020
Date of Birth
February 24, 1989
Date of Award
April 25, 2021
Harold Russell
Harold Russell
Rank
8
Age
33 years, 58 days
Name
Harold Russell
Film
The Best Years of Our Lives
Year in Film
1946
Date of Birth
January 14, 1914
Date of Award
March 13, 1947
Notes
Held record for 9 years (1947–1956)
Benicio del Toro
Benicio del Toro
Rank
9
Age
34 years, 34 days
Name
Benicio del Toro
Film
Traffic
Year in Film
2000
Date of Birth
February 19, 1967
Date of Award
March 25, 2001
Van Heflin
Van Heflin
Rank
10
Age
34 years, 81 days
Name
Van Heflin
Film
Johnny Eager
Year in Film
1942
Date of Birth
December 13, 1908
Date of Award
March 4, 1943
Notes
Held record for 4 years (1943–1947)
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
20 years, 227 days
Timothy Hutton
Ordinary People
1980
August 16, 1960
March 31, 1981
Has held record for 44 years (1981–present)
2
29 years, 81 days
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Jerry Maguire
1996
January 2, 1968
March 24, 1997
3
29 years, 205 days
George Chakiris
West Side Story
1961
September 16, 1932
April 9, 1962
Held record for 19 years (1962–1981)
4
29 years, 324 days
Heath Ledger
The Dark Knight
2008
April 4, 1979
February 22, 2009
Posthumous award
5
31 years, 42 days
Jack Lemmon
Mister Roberts
1955
February 8, 1925
March 21, 1956
Held record for 6 years (1956–1962)
6
31 years, 234 days
Robert De Niro
The Godfather Part II
1974
August 17, 1943
April 8, 1975
7
32 years, 60 days
Daniel Kaluuya
Judas and the Black Messiah
2020
February 24, 1989
April 25, 2021
8
33 years, 58 days
Harold Russell
The Best Years of Our Lives
1946
January 14, 1914
March 13, 1947
Held record for 9 years (1947–1956)
9
34 years, 34 days
Benicio del Toro
Traffic
2000
February 19, 1967
March 25, 2001
10
34 years, 81 days
Van Heflin
Johnny Eager
1942
December 13, 1908
March 4, 1943
Held record for 4 years (1943–1947)
· Best Actor in a Supporting Role › Youngest nominees
Justin Henry
Justin Henry
Rank
1
Age
8 years, 276 days
Name
Justin Henry
Film
Kramer vs. Kramer
Year in Film
1979
Date of Birth
May 25, 1971
Date of Nomination
February 25, 1980
Notes
Youngest nominee in any categoryHas held record for 45 years (1980–present)
Haley Joel Osment
Haley Joel Osment
Rank
2
Age
11 years, 311 days
Name
Haley Joel Osment
Film
The Sixth Sense
Year in Film
1999
Date of Birth
April 10, 1988
Date of Nomination
February 15, 2000
Brandon deWilde
Brandon deWilde
Rank
3
Age
11 years, 312 days
Name
Brandon deWilde
Film
Shane
Year in Film
1953
Date of Birth
April 9, 1942
Date of Nomination
February 15, 1954
Notes
Held record for 26 years (1954–1980)
Jack Wild
Jack Wild
Rank
4
Age
16 years, 147 days
Name
Jack Wild
Film
Oliver!
Year in Film
1968
Date of Birth
September 30, 1952
Date of Nomination
February 24, 1969
Sal Mineo
Sal Mineo
Rank
5
Age
17 years, 39 days
Name
Sal Mineo
Film
Rebel Without a Cause
Year in Film
1955
Date of Birth
January 10, 1939
Date of Nomination
February 18, 1956
River Phoenix
River Phoenix
Rank
6
Age
18 years, 176 days
Name
River Phoenix
Film
Running on Empty
Year in Film
1988
Date of Birth
August 23, 1970
Date of Nomination
February 15, 1989
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Rank
7
Age
19 years, 90 days
Name
Leonardo DiCaprio
Film
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Year in Film
1993
Date of Birth
November 11, 1974
Date of Nomination
February 9, 1994
Lucas Hedges
Lucas Hedges
Rank
8
Age
20 years, 43 days
Name
Lucas Hedges
Film
Manchester by the Sea
Year in Film
2016
Date of Birth
December 12, 1996
Date of Nomination
January 24, 2017
Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton
Rank
9
Age
20 years, 185 days
Name
Timothy Hutton
Film
Ordinary People
Year in Film
1980
Date of Birth
August 16, 1960
Date of Nomination
February 17, 1981
Notes
Winner
Sal Mineo
Sal Mineo
Rank
10
Age
22 years, 48 days
Name
Sal Mineo
Film
Exodus
Year in Film
1960
Date of Birth
January 10, 1939
Date of Nomination
February 27, 1961
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
8 years, 276 days
Justin Henry
Kramer vs. Kramer
1979
May 25, 1971
February 25, 1980
Youngest nominee in any categoryHas held record for 45 years (1980–present)
2
11 years, 311 days
Haley Joel Osment
The Sixth Sense
1999
April 10, 1988
February 15, 2000
3
11 years, 312 days
Brandon deWilde
Shane
1953
April 9, 1942
February 15, 1954
Held record for 26 years (1954–1980)
4
16 years, 147 days
Jack Wild
Oliver!
1968
September 30, 1952
February 24, 1969
5
17 years, 39 days
Sal Mineo
Rebel Without a Cause
1955
January 10, 1939
February 18, 1956
6
18 years, 176 days
River Phoenix
Running on Empty
1988
August 23, 1970
February 15, 1989
7
19 years, 90 days
Leonardo DiCaprio
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
November 11, 1974
February 9, 1994
8
20 years, 43 days
Lucas Hedges
Manchester by the Sea
2016
December 12, 1996
January 24, 2017
9
20 years, 185 days
Timothy Hutton
Ordinary People
1980
August 16, 1960
February 17, 1981
Winner
10
22 years, 48 days
Sal Mineo
Exodus
1960
January 10, 1939
February 27, 1961
· Best Actress in a Supporting Role › Oldest winners
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Rank
1
Age
77 years, 93 days
Name
Peggy Ashcroft
Film
A Passage to India
Year in Film
1984
Date of Birth
December 22, 1907
Date of Award
March 25, 1985
Notes
Has held record for 40 years (1985–present)
Josephine Hull
Josephine Hull
Rank
2
Age
74 years, 85 days
Name
Josephine Hull
Film
Harvey
Year in Film
1950
Date of Birth
January 3, 1877
Date of Award
March 29, 1951
Notes
Held record for 34 years (1951–1985)
Youn Yuh-jung
Youn Yuh-jung
Rank
3
Age
73 years, 310 days
Name
Youn Yuh-jung
Film
Minari
Year in Film
2020
Date of Birth
June 19, 1947
Date of Award
April 25, 2021
Ruth Gordon
Ruth Gordon
Rank
4
Age
72 years, 166 days
Name
Ruth Gordon
Film
Rosemary's Baby
Year in Film
1968
Date of Birth
October 30, 1896
Date of Award
April 14, 1969
Margaret Rutherford
Margaret Rutherford
Rank
5
Age
71 years, 338 days
Name
Margaret Rutherford
Film
The V.I.P.s
Year in Film
1963
Date of Birth
May 11, 1892
Date of Award
April 13, 1964
Helen Hayes
Helen Hayes
Rank
6
Age
70 years, 187 days
Name
Helen Hayes
Film
Airport
Year in Film
1970
Date of Birth
October 10, 1900
Date of Award
April 15, 1971
Ethel Barrymore
Ethel Barrymore
Rank
7
Age
65 years, 212 days
Name
Ethel Barrymore
Film
None But the Lonely Heart
Year in Film
1944
Date of Birth
August 15, 1879
Date of Award
March 15, 1945
Notes
Held record for 6 years (1945–1951)
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Rank
8
Age
64 years, 110 days
Name
Jamie Lee Curtis
Film
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Year in Film
2022
Date of Birth
November 22, 1958
Date of Award
March 12, 2023
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Rank
9
Age
64 years, 102 days
Name
Judi Dench
Film
Shakespeare in Love
Year in Film
1998
Date of Birth
December 9, 1934
Date of Award
March 21, 1999
Beatrice Straight
Beatrice Straight
Rank
10
Age
62 years, 238 days
Name
Beatrice Straight
Film
Network
Year in Film
1976
Date of Birth
August 2, 1914
Date of Award
March 28, 1977
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
77 years, 93 days
Peggy Ashcroft
A Passage to India
1984
December 22, 1907
March 25, 1985
Has held record for 40 years (1985–present)
2
74 years, 85 days
Josephine Hull
Harvey
1950
January 3, 1877
March 29, 1951
Held record for 34 years (1951–1985)
3
73 years, 310 days
Youn Yuh-jung
Minari
2020
June 19, 1947
April 25, 2021
4
72 years, 166 days
Ruth Gordon
Rosemary's Baby
1968
October 30, 1896
April 14, 1969
5
71 years, 338 days
Margaret Rutherford
The V.I.P.s
1963
May 11, 1892
April 13, 1964
6
70 years, 187 days
Helen Hayes
Airport
1970
October 10, 1900
April 15, 1971
7
65 years, 212 days
Ethel Barrymore
None But the Lonely Heart
1944
August 15, 1879
March 15, 1945
Held record for 6 years (1945–1951)
8
64 years, 110 days
Jamie Lee Curtis
Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022
November 22, 1958
March 12, 2023
9
64 years, 102 days
Judi Dench
Shakespeare in Love
1998
December 9, 1934
March 21, 1999
10
62 years, 238 days
Beatrice Straight
Network
1976
August 2, 1914
March 28, 1977
· Best Actress in a Supporting Role › Oldest nominees
Gloria Stuart
Gloria Stuart
Rank
1
Age
87 years, 221 days
Name
Gloria Stuart
Film
Titanic
Year in Film
1997
Date of Birth
July 4, 1910
Date of Nomination
February 10, 1998
Notes
Has held record for 27 years (1998–present)
Judi Dench
Judi Dench
Rank
2
Age
87 years, 61 days
Name
Judi Dench
Film
Belfast
Year in Film
2021
Date of Birth
December 9, 1934
Date of Nomination
February 8, 2022
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
Rank
3
Age
85 years, 87 days
Name
Ruby Dee
Film
American Gangster
Year in Film
2007
Date of Birth
October 27, 1922
Date of Nomination
January 22, 2008
June Squibb
June Squibb
Rank
4
Age
84 years, 71 days
Name
June Squibb
Film
Nebraska
Year in Film
2013
Date of Birth
November 6, 1929
Date of Nomination
January 16, 2014
Jessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
Rank
5
Age
82 years, 257 days
Name
Jessica Tandy
Film
Fried Green Tomatoes
Year in Film
1991
Date of Birth
June 7, 1909
Date of Nomination
February 19, 1992
Notes
Held record for 6 years (1992–1998)
Eva Le Gallienne
Eva Le Gallienne
Rank
6
Age
82 years, 37 days
Name
Eva Le Gallienne
Film
Resurrection
Year in Film
1980
Date of Birth
January 11, 1899
Date of Nomination
February 17, 1981
Notes
Held record for 11 years (1981–1992)
Ann Sothern
Ann Sothern
Rank
7
Age
79 years, 26 days
Name
Ann Sothern
Film
The Whales of August
Year in Film
1987
Date of Birth
January 22, 1909
Date of Nomination
February 17, 1988
May Whitty
May Whitty
Rank
8
Age
77 years, 234 days
Name
May Whitty
Film
Mrs. Miniver
Year in Film
1942
Date of Birth
June 19, 1865
Date of Nomination
February 8, 1943
Notes
Held record for 38 years (1943–1981)
Peggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
Rank
9
Age
77 years, 46 days
Name
Peggy Ashcroft
Film
A Passage to India
Year in Film
1984
Date of Birth
December 22, 1907
Date of Nomination
February 6, 1985
Notes
Winner
Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Rank
10
Age
77 years, 15 days
Name
Edith Evans
Film
The Chalk Garden
Year in Film
1964
Date of Birth
February 8, 1888
Date of Nomination
February 23, 1965
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
87 years, 221 days
Gloria Stuart
Titanic
1997
July 4, 1910
February 10, 1998
Has held record for 27 years (1998–present)
2
87 years, 61 days
Judi Dench
Belfast
2021
December 9, 1934
February 8, 2022
3
85 years, 87 days
Ruby Dee
American Gangster
2007
October 27, 1922
January 22, 2008
4
84 years, 71 days
June Squibb
Nebraska
2013
November 6, 1929
January 16, 2014
5
82 years, 257 days
Jessica Tandy
Fried Green Tomatoes
1991
June 7, 1909
February 19, 1992
Held record for 6 years (1992–1998)
6
82 years, 37 days
Eva Le Gallienne
Resurrection
1980
January 11, 1899
February 17, 1981
Held record for 11 years (1981–1992)
7
79 years, 26 days
Ann Sothern
The Whales of August
1987
January 22, 1909
February 17, 1988
8
77 years, 234 days
May Whitty
Mrs. Miniver
1942
June 19, 1865
February 8, 1943
Held record for 38 years (1943–1981)
9
77 years, 46 days
Peggy Ashcroft
A Passage to India
1984
December 22, 1907
February 6, 1985
Winner
10
77 years, 15 days
Edith Evans
The Chalk Garden
1964
February 8, 1888
February 23, 1965
· Best Actress in a Supporting Role › Youngest winners
Tatum O'Neal
Tatum O'Neal
Rank
1
Age
10 years, 148 days
Name
Tatum O'Neal
Film
Paper Moon
Year in Film
1973
Date of Birth
November 5, 1963
Date of Award
April 2, 1974
Notes
Youngest winner in any competitive categoryHas held record for 51 years (1974–present)
Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Rank
2
Age
11 years, 240 days
Name
Anna Paquin
Film
The Piano
Year in Film
1993
Date of Birth
July 24, 1982
Date of Award
March 21, 1994
Patty Duke
Patty Duke
Rank
3
Age
16 years, 115 days
Name
Patty Duke
Film
The Miracle Worker
Year in Film
1962
Date of Birth
December 14, 1946
Date of Award
April 8, 1963
Notes
Held record for 11 years (1963–1974)
Anne Baxter
Anne Baxter
Rank
4
Age
23 years, 310 days
Name
Anne Baxter
Film
The Razor's Edge
Year in Film
1946
Date of Birth
May 7, 1923
Date of Award
March 13, 1947
Notes
Held record for 16 years (1947–1963)
Teresa Wright
Teresa Wright
Rank
5
Age
24 years, 128 days
Name
Teresa Wright
Film
Mrs. Miniver
Year in Film
1942
Date of Birth
October 27, 1918
Date of Award
March 4, 1943
Notes
Held record for 4 years (1943–1947)
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn
Rank
6
Age
24 years, 137 days
Name
Goldie Hawn
Film
Cactus Flower
Year in Film
1969
Date of Birth
November 21, 1945
Date of Award
April 7, 1970
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie
Rank
7
Age
24 years, 296 days
Name
Angelina Jolie
Film
Girl, Interrupted
Year in Film
1999
Date of Birth
June 4, 1975
Date of Award
March 26, 2000
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
Rank
8
Age
25 years, 166 days
Name
Jennifer Hudson
Film
Dreamgirls
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
September 12, 1981
Date of Award
February 25, 2007
Shirley Jones
Shirley Jones
Rank
9
Age
27 years, 17 days
Name
Shirley Jones
Film
Elmer Gantry
Year in Film
1960
Date of Birth
March 31, 1934
Date of Award
April 17, 1961
Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander
Rank
10
Age
27 years, 148 days
Name
Alicia Vikander
Film
The Danish Girl
Year in Film
2015
Date of Birth
October 3, 1988
Date of Award
February 28, 2016
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
10 years, 148 days
Tatum O'Neal
Paper Moon
1973
November 5, 1963
April 2, 1974
Youngest winner in any competitive categoryHas held record for 51 years (1974–present)
2
11 years, 240 days
Anna Paquin
The Piano
1993
July 24, 1982
March 21, 1994
3
16 years, 115 days
Patty Duke
The Miracle Worker
1962
December 14, 1946
April 8, 1963
Held record for 11 years (1963–1974)
4
23 years, 310 days
Anne Baxter
The Razor's Edge
1946
May 7, 1923
March 13, 1947
Held record for 16 years (1947–1963)
5
24 years, 128 days
Teresa Wright
Mrs. Miniver
1942
October 27, 1918
March 4, 1943
Held record for 4 years (1943–1947)
6
24 years, 137 days
Goldie Hawn
Cactus Flower
1969
November 21, 1945
April 7, 1970
7
24 years, 296 days
Angelina Jolie
Girl, Interrupted
1999
June 4, 1975
March 26, 2000
8
25 years, 166 days
Jennifer Hudson
Dreamgirls
2006
September 12, 1981
February 25, 2007
9
27 years, 17 days
Shirley Jones
Elmer Gantry
1960
March 31, 1934
April 17, 1961
10
27 years, 148 days
Alicia Vikander
The Danish Girl
2015
October 3, 1988
February 28, 2016
· Best Actress in a Supporting Role › Youngest nominees
Tatum O'Neal
Tatum O'Neal
Rank
1
Age
10 years, 106 days
Name
Tatum O'Neal
Film
Paper Moon
Year in Film
1973
Date of Birth
November 5, 1963
Date of Nomination
February 19, 1974
Notes
WinnerHas held record for 51 years (1974–present)
Mary Badham
Mary Badham
Rank
2
Age
10 years, 141 days
Name
Mary Badham
Film
To Kill a Mockingbird
Year in Film
1962
Date of Birth
October 7, 1952
Date of Nomination
February 25, 1963
Notes
Held record for 11 years (1963–1974)
Quinn Cummings
Quinn Cummings
Rank
3
Age
10 years, 192 days
Name
Quinn Cummings
Film
The Goodbye Girl
Year in Film
1977
Date of Birth
August 13, 1967
Date of Nomination
February 21, 1978
Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin
Rank
4
Age
10 years, 284 days
Name
Abigail Breslin
Film
Little Miss Sunshine
Year in Film
2006
Date of Birth
April 14, 1996
Date of Nomination
January 23, 2007
Patty McCormack
Patty McCormack
Rank
5
Age
11 years, 181 days
Name
Patty McCormack
Film
The Bad Seed
Year in Film
1956
Date of Birth
August 21, 1945
Date of Nomination
February 18, 1957
Notes
Held record for 6 years (1957–1963)
Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Rank
6
Age
11 years, 200 days
Name
Anna Paquin
Film
The Piano
Year in Film
1993
Date of Birth
July 24, 1982
Date of Nomination
February 9, 1994
Notes
Winner
Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan
Rank
7
Age
13 years, 285 days
Name
Saoirse Ronan
Film
Atonement
Year in Film
2007
Date of Birth
April 12, 1994
Date of Nomination
January 22, 2008
Bonita Granville
Bonita Granville
Rank
8
Age
14 years, 5 days
Name
Bonita Granville
Film
These Three
Year in Film
1936
Date of Birth
February 2, 1923
Date of Nomination
February 7, 1937
Notes
Held record for 20 years (1937–1957)
Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld
Rank
9
Age
14 years, 45 days
Name
Hailee Steinfeld
Film
True Grit
Year in Film
2010
Date of Birth
December 11, 1996
Date of Nomination
January 25, 2011
Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Rank
10
Age
14 years, 83 days
Name
Jodie Foster
Film
Taxi Driver
Year in Film
1976
Date of Birth
November 19, 1962
Date of Nomination
February 10, 1977
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Nomination
Notes
1
10 years, 106 days
Tatum O'Neal
Paper Moon
1973
November 5, 1963
February 19, 1974
WinnerHas held record for 51 years (1974–present)
2
10 years, 141 days
Mary Badham
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
October 7, 1952
February 25, 1963
Held record for 11 years (1963–1974)
3
10 years, 192 days
Quinn Cummings
The Goodbye Girl
1977
August 13, 1967
February 21, 1978
4
10 years, 284 days
Abigail Breslin
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
April 14, 1996
January 23, 2007
5
11 years, 181 days
Patty McCormack
The Bad Seed
1956
August 21, 1945
February 18, 1957
Held record for 6 years (1957–1963)
6
11 years, 200 days
Anna Paquin
The Piano
1993
July 24, 1982
February 9, 1994
Winner
7
13 years, 285 days
Saoirse Ronan
Atonement
2007
April 12, 1994
January 22, 2008
8
14 years, 5 days
Bonita Granville
These Three
1936
February 2, 1923
February 7, 1937
Held record for 20 years (1937–1957)
9
14 years, 45 days
Hailee Steinfeld
True Grit
2010
December 11, 1996
January 25, 2011
10
14 years, 83 days
Jodie Foster
Taxi Driver
1976
November 19, 1962
February 10, 1977
· Honorary Awards › Academy Honorary Award › Oldest honorees
Robert F. Boyle
Robert F. Boyle
Rank
1
Age
98 years, 137 days
Name
Robert F. Boyle
Year in Film
2007
Date of Birth
October 10, 1909
Date of Award
February 24, 2008
Notes
Has held record for 17 years (2008–present)
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
Rank
2
Age
97 years, 143 days
Name
Mel Brooks
Year in Film
2023
Date of Birth
June 28, 1926
Date of Award
November 18, 2023
Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Rank
3
Age
94 years, 341 days
Name
Eli Wallach
Year in Film
2010
Date of Birth
December 7, 1915
Date of Award
November 13, 2010
Maureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara
Rank
4
Age
94 years, 83 days
Name
Maureen O'Hara
Year in Film
2014
Date of Birth
August 17, 1920
Date of Award
November 8, 2014
Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Rank
5
Age
93 years, 334 days
Name
Cicely Tyson
Year in Film
2018
Date of Birth
December 19, 1924
Date of Award
November 18, 2018
Hal Roach
Hal Roach
Rank
6
Age
92 years, 86 days
Name
Hal Roach
Year in Film
1983
Date of Birth
January 14, 1892
Date of Award
April 9, 1984
Notes
Held record for 24 years (1984–2008)
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Rank
7
Age
91 years, 247 days
Name
Quincy Jones
Year in Film
2024
Date of Birth
March 14, 1933
Date of Award
November 16, 2024
Notes
Posthumous award
Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller
Rank
8
Age
91 years, 74 days
Name
Lina Wertmüller
Year in Film
2019
Date of Birth
August 14, 1928
Date of Award
October 27, 2019
Anne V. Coates
Anne V. Coates
Rank
9
Age
90 years, 336 days
Name
Anne V. Coates
Year in Film
2016
Date of Birth
December 12, 1925
Date of Award
November 12, 2016
Elaine May
Elaine May
Rank
10
Age
89 years, 338 days
Name
Elaine May
Year in Film
2021
Date of Birth
April 21, 1932
Date of Award
March 25, 2022
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
98 years, 137 days
Robert F. Boyle
2007
October 10, 1909
February 24, 2008
Has held record for 17 years (2008–present)
2
97 years, 143 days
Mel Brooks
2023
June 28, 1926
November 18, 2023
3
94 years, 341 days
Eli Wallach
2010
December 7, 1915
November 13, 2010
4
94 years, 83 days
Maureen O'Hara
2014
August 17, 1920
November 8, 2014
5
93 years, 334 days
Cicely Tyson
2018
December 19, 1924
November 18, 2018
6
92 years, 86 days
Hal Roach
1983
January 14, 1892
April 9, 1984
Held record for 24 years (1984–2008)
7
91 years, 247 days
Quincy Jones
2024
March 14, 1933
November 16, 2024
Posthumous award
8
91 years, 74 days
Lina Wertmüller
2019
August 14, 1928
October 27, 2019
9
90 years, 336 days
Anne V. Coates
2016
December 12, 1925
November 12, 2016
10
89 years, 338 days
Elaine May
2021
April 21, 1932
March 25, 2022
· Honorary Awards › Academy Honorary Award › Oldest acting honorees
Eli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Rank
1
Age
94 years, 341 days
Name
Eli Wallach
Year in Film
2010
Date of Birth
December 7, 1915
Date of Award
November 13, 2010
Notes
Has held record for 14 years (2010–present)
Maureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara
Rank
2
Age
94 years, 83 days
Name
Maureen O'Hara
Year in Film
2014
Date of Birth
August 17, 1920
Date of Award
November 8, 2014
Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Rank
3
Age
93 years, 334 days
Name
Cicely Tyson
Year in Film
2018
Date of Birth
December 19, 1924
Date of Award
November 18, 2018
Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury
Rank
4
Age
88 years, 31 days
Name
Angela Lansbury
Year in Film
2013
Date of Birth
October 16, 1925
Date of Award
November 16, 2013
Myrna Loy
Myrna Loy
Rank
5
Age
85 years, 235 days
Name
Myrna Loy
Year in Film
1990
Date of Birth
August 2, 1905
Date of Award
March 25, 1991
Notes
Held record for 19 years (1991–2010)
Gena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Rank
6
Age
85 years, 148 days
Name
Gena Rowlands
Year in Film
2015
Date of Birth
June 19, 1930
Date of Award
November 14, 2015
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
Rank
7
Age
85 years, 59 days
Name
Lauren Bacall
Year in Film
2009
Date of Birth
September 16, 1924
Date of Award
November 14, 2009
Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford
Rank
8
Age
83 years, 356 days
Name
Mary Pickford
Year in Film
1975
Date of Birth
April 8, 1892
Date of Award
March 29, 1976
Notes
Held record for 15 years (1976–1991)
Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx
Rank
9
Age
83 years, 182 days
Name
Groucho Marx
Year in Film
1973
Date of Birth
October 2, 1890
Date of Award
April 2, 1974
Notes
Held record for 2 years (1974–1976)
Liv Ullmann
Liv Ullmann
Rank
10
Age
83 years, 99 days
Name
Liv Ullmann
Year in Film
2021
Date of Birth
December 16, 1938
Date of Award
March 25, 2022
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
94 years, 341 days
Eli Wallach
2010
December 7, 1915
November 13, 2010
Has held record for 14 years (2010–present)
2
94 years, 83 days
Maureen O'Hara
2014
August 17, 1920
November 8, 2014
3
93 years, 334 days
Cicely Tyson
2018
December 19, 1924
November 18, 2018
4
88 years, 31 days
Angela Lansbury
2013
October 16, 1925
November 16, 2013
5
85 years, 235 days
Myrna Loy
1990
August 2, 1905
March 25, 1991
Held record for 19 years (1991–2010)
6
85 years, 148 days
Gena Rowlands
2015
June 19, 1930
November 14, 2015
7
85 years, 59 days
Lauren Bacall
2009
September 16, 1924
November 14, 2009
8
83 years, 356 days
Mary Pickford
1975
April 8, 1892
March 29, 1976
Held record for 15 years (1976–1991)
9
83 years, 182 days
Groucho Marx
1973
October 2, 1890
April 2, 1974
Held record for 2 years (1974–1976)
10
83 years, 99 days
Liv Ullmann
2021
December 16, 1938
March 25, 2022
· Honorary Awards › Honorary Juvenile Award › Youngest honorees
Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple
Rank
1
Age
6 years, 310 days
Name
Shirley Temple
Year in Film
1934
Date of Birth
April 23, 1928
Date of Award
February 27, 1935
Notes
Has held record for 90 years (1935–present)
Vincent Winter
Vincent Winter
Rank
2
Age
7 years, 91 days
Name
Vincent Winter
Film
The Little Kidnappers
Year in Film
1954
Date of Birth
December 29, 1947
Date of Award
March 30, 1955
Margaret O'Brien
Margaret O'Brien
Rank
3
Age
8 years, 59 days
Name
Margaret O'Brien
Film
Meet Me in St. Louis
Year in Film
1944
Date of Birth
January 15, 1937
Date of Award
March 15, 1945
Jon Whiteley
Jon Whiteley
Rank
4
Age
10 years, 39 days
Name
Jon Whiteley
Film
The Little Kidnappers
Year in Film
1954
Date of Birth
February 19, 1945
Date of Award
March 30, 1955
Ivan Jandl
Ivan Jandl
Rank
5
Age
12 years, 59 days
Name
Ivan Jandl
Film
The Search
Year in Film
1948
Date of Birth
January 24, 1937
Date of Award
March 24, 1949
Claude Jarman Jr.
Claude Jarman Jr.
Rank
6
Age
12 years, 167 days
Name
Claude Jarman Jr.
Film
The Yearling
Year in Film
1946
Date of Birth
September 27, 1934
Date of Award
March 13, 1947
Bobby Driscoll
Bobby Driscoll
Rank
7
Age
13 years, 20 days
Name
Bobby Driscoll
Year in Film
1949
Date of Birth
March 3, 1937
Date of Award
March 23, 1950
Peggy Ann Garner
Peggy Ann Garner
Rank
8
Age
14 years, 32 days
Name
Peggy Ann Garner
Film
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Year in Film
1945
Date of Birth
February 3, 1932
Date of Award
March 7, 1946
Hayley Mills
Hayley Mills
Rank
9
Age
14 years, 364 days
Name
Hayley Mills
Film
Pollyanna
Year in Film
1960
Date of Birth
April 18, 1946
Date of Award
April 17, 1961
Deanna Durbin
Deanna Durbin
Rank
10
Age
17 years, 81 days
Name
Deanna Durbin
Year in Film
1938
Date of Birth
December 4, 1921
Date of Award
February 23, 1939
Rank
Age
Name
Film
Year in Film
Date of Birth
Date of Award
Notes
1
6 years, 310 days
Shirley Temple
1934
April 23, 1928
February 27, 1935
Has held record for 90 years (1935–present)
2
7 years, 91 days
Vincent Winter
The Little Kidnappers
1954
December 29, 1947
March 30, 1955
3
8 years, 59 days
Margaret O'Brien
Meet Me in St. Louis
1944
January 15, 1937
March 15, 1945
4
10 years, 39 days
Jon Whiteley
The Little Kidnappers
1954
February 19, 1945
March 30, 1955
5
12 years, 59 days
Ivan Jandl
The Search
1948
January 24, 1937
March 24, 1949
6
12 years, 167 days
Claude Jarman Jr.
The Yearling
1946
September 27, 1934
March 13, 1947
7
13 years, 20 days
Bobby Driscoll
1949
March 3, 1937
March 23, 1950
8
14 years, 32 days
Peggy Ann Garner
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
1945
February 3, 1932
March 7, 1946
9
14 years, 364 days
Hayley Mills
Pollyanna
1960
April 18, 1946
April 17, 1961
10
17 years, 81 days
Deanna Durbin
1938
December 4, 1921
February 23, 1939

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    https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/23/entertainment/oscar-nominations-2024/index.html
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