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Poll: Youngest Oscar Winners
These individuals have proven that you don't need to have a lot of experience to be rewarded in the world of cinema. They are the record holders for the youngest people to win an Academy Award respectively in these categories. Whose win do you think was the most impressive?
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Marlee Matlin in Children of a Lesser God (1986)
Marlee Matlin won Best Actress in a Leading Role at age 21 for Children of a Lesser God (1986). This was also Marlee's first acting role. -
Timothy Hutton and Judd Hirsch in Ordinary People (1980)
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Tatum O'Neal in Paper Moon (1973)
Tatum O'Neal won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at age 10 for Paper Moon (1973). This was also Tatum's first acting role. -
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon at an event for Good Will Hunting (1997)
Ben Affleck won Best Original Screenplay at age 25 together with Matt Damon (aged 27) for Good Will Hunting (1997). -
Damien Chazelle at an event for The Oscars (2017)