Top 5 Highest
The Top 5 Youngest Oscar Winning Directors
| Director | Age | Film | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Norman Taurog | 32 years, 260 days | Skippy | 1930/31 |
2 |
Lewis Milestone | 33 years, 228 days | Two Arabian Knights | 1927/28 |
3 |
Sam Mendes | 34 years, 238 days | American Beauty | 1999 |
4 |
Lewis Milestone | 35 years, 36 days | All Quiet on the Western Front | 1929/30 |
5 |
Tony Richardson | 35 years, 313 days | Tom Jones | 1963 |
Sources: Academy Awards Database
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