At just 22 years of age, Timothée Chalamet could be the youngest recipient of the Best Actor award ever after Adrien Brody took home the statuette in 2002 for his role in The Pianist. Brody was then 29 years, 343 days old.
It’s interesting considering the oldest winner was Peggy Ashcroft, who won the Oscars in 1984 at 77 years, 93 days. Indeed, good acting knows no age and these young nominees prove just that. Let’s take a look.
Justin Henry, 8 years, 276 days (Kramer vs Kramer)
Year in film: 1979
Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Jackie Cooper, 9 years, 20 days (Skippy)
Year in film: 1930/31
Category: Best Actor in a Leading Role
Quvenzhané Wallis, 9 years, 135 days (Beasts Of The Southern Wild)
Year in film: 2012
Category: Best Actress in a Leading Role
Tatum O’ Neal, 10 years, 106 days (Paper Moon)
Year in film: 1973
Category: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Mary Badham, 10 years, 141 days (To Kill A Mockingbird)
Year in film: 1962
Category: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Quinn Cummings, 10 years, 192 days (The Goodbye Girl)
Year in film: 1977
Category: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Abigail Breslin, 10 years, 284 days (Little Miss Sunshine)
Year in film: 2006
Category: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Patty McCormack, 11 years, 181 days (The Bad Seed)
Year in film: 1956
Category: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Anna Paquin, 11 years, 200 days (The Piano)
Year in film: 1993
Category: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Haley Joel Osment, 11 years, 311 days (The Sixth Sense)
Year in film: 1999
Category: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
