List of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees Youngest winners Youngest winners

| Rank_ | Name_ | Film | Year_ | Date_of_Birth | Date_of_Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norman Taurog | Skippy | 1930/31 | February 23, 1899 | November 10, 1931 |
| 2 | Lewis Milestone | Two Arabian Knights | 1927/28 | September 30, 1895 | May 16, 1929 |
| 3 | Sam Mendes | American Beauty | 1999 | August 1, 1965 | March 26, 2000 |
| 4 | Frank Borzage | 7th Heaven | 1927/28 | April 23, 1894 | May 16, 1929 |
| 5 | Lewis Milestone | All Quiet on the Western Front | 1929/30 | September 30, 1895 | November 5, 1930 |
| 6 | Tony Richardson | Tom Jones | 1963 | June 5, 1928 | April 13, 1964 |
| 7 | Francis Ford Coppola | The Godfather Part II | 1974 | April 7, 1939 | April 8, 1975 |