The Top 5 Youngest Oscar Winners for Best Actor
| Actor | Age | Film | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Adrien Brody | 29 years, 343 days | The Pianist | 2002 |
2 |
Richard Dreyfuss | 30 years, 156 days | The Goodbye Girl | 1977 |
3 |
Marlon Brando | 30 years, 361 days | On the Waterfront | 1954 |
4 |
Maximilian Schell | 31 years, 122 days | Judgment at Nuremberg | 1961 |
5 |
Nicolas Cage | 32 years, 78 days | Leaving Las Vegas | 1995 |
Sources: Academy Awards Database
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