Did You Know?
Who is the youngest actor?
Superlatives
| Superlative | Overall | Actor/Supporting Actor |
|---|---|---|
| Oldest Nominee | Christopher Plummer | Christopher Plummer |
| Oldest Winner | Anthony Hopkins | Anthony Hopkins |
| Youngest Nominee | Justin Henry | Justin Henry |
| Youngest Winner | Tatum O’Neal | Timothy Hutton |
Who is the world’s oldest man?
Jiroemon Kimura
The oldest man ever is Jiroemon Kimura, from Japan, who was born on April 19th, 1897, and died, the age of 116 years and 54 days, on June 12th, 2013.
Who’s the youngest person to win an Oscar?
Youngest winners
| Rank | Age | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 years, 38 days | Damien Chazelle |
| 2 | 32 years, 260 days | Norman Taurog |
| 3 | 33 years, 228 days | Lewis Milestone |
| 4 | 34 years, 238 days | Sam Mendes |
Has a child ever won an Oscar?
As of 2021, a total of three minors (including Duke) have won Oscars, all in the Best Supporting Actress category. The other two are Tatum O’Neal, who was 10, for Paper Moon (1973), and Anna Paquin, who was 11, for The Piano (1993). As of 2021 O’Neal remains the youngest person to win a competitive Academy Award.
Is anyone still alive from the 1800s?
The last known living person born in the 1800’s is Italian woman Emma Morano-Martinuzzi.
Where do the oldest humans live?
At least five areas on Earth have been officially identified as “blue zones,” where people live the longest and healthiest lives. The are Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Loma Linda, California; Ikaria, Greece; and Sardinia, Italy.
