Who Are the Oldest Oscar Winners?

So, who are the oldest people to have received an Oscar. In studying the records, it seems that many have. 

Plummer with Oscar for the 'Beginners'

Christopher Plummer was 88 when he received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for 'All the Money in the World'. Anthony Hopkins was 83 when nominated for Best Actor in 'The Father'. He won the Oscar for that performance and is now the oldest actor to win that award.

Age seems to have no meaning when it comes to the Oscar as many in the entertainment business strive to achieve this accolade throughout their careers.  

Jessica Tandy with Oscar

John Huston was 79 when he got the nod for Best Director for 'Prizzi's Honor'. However, topping the list for nominations is John Williams with 53, receiving has last one at age 90 for Best Original Music Score on 'The Fabelmans'. 

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As far as winning the Oscar, Christopher Plummer won Best Supporting Actor at 82 for the 'Beginners.' While Peggy Ashcroft won Best Supporting Actress at 77 for her performance in 'A Passage to India'. But topping the age list for the Best Actress Oscar is Jessica Tandy, who took it for 'Driving Miss Daisy' at 80.

For oldest recipient for Best Director goes to Clint Eastwood, who at 74 won the award for 'Million Dollar Baby'.

James Ivory taking it home at 89.

The oldest Oscar winner to date is James Ivory for Best Adapted Screenplay - 'Call Me by Your Name' at the age of 89. 

Many strive for an Oscar, but few receive the Award. However, it seems it is never too late to achieve this ultimate recognition. 

By: Jim Lavorato