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John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Man to Win Tony Award in an Acting Category

At 80 years old, John Lithgow has added another Tony to his prestigious collection of awards. For his performance as Roald Dahl in Giant, the stage and screen performer has broken records with his third Tony Award, making him the oldest man to ever receive an award in a competitive acting category. Previous oldest acting winners include Frank Langella, who won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for The F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45am on June 8, 2026

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