Question: who was the youngest winner of the best actress in a leading role academy award
Answer: Rank Age Name Film Year in Film Date of Birth Date of Award Notes 7003788800000000000 ♠ 21 years , 218 days Matlin , Marlee Marlee Matlin Children of a Lesser God 1986 000000001965 - 08 - 24 - 0000 August 24 , 1965 000000001987 - 03 - 30 - 0000 March 30 , 1987 Has held record for 31 years ( 1987 -- 2018 ) 7003822900000000000 ♠ 22 years , 193 days Lawrence , Jennifer Jennifer Lawrence Silver Linings Playbook 2012 000000001990 - 08 - 15 - 0000 August 15 , 1990 000000002013 - 02 - 24 - 0000 February 24 , 2013 7003825800000000000 ♠ 22 years , 222 days Gaynor , Janet Janet Gaynor 7th Heaven , Street Angel , and Sunrise 1927 / 28 000000001906 - 10