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John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Acting Tony Winner

Published 8 June 2026

Actor John Lithgow made history at the 79th Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7, becoming the oldest winner ever in a competitive acting category. The 80-year-old won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his portrayal of author Roald Dahl in "Giant.

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