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Adrian Brody, 29, for The Pianist (2002). I have to mention Timothy Hutton. He was 20 when he won for Ordinary People (1980). Though obviously the lead role in the movie, he was nominated for Supporting Actor, to avoid competition with Robert de Niro (who won for Raging Bull).

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Timothy Hutton is the youngest man to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He was 20 years old when he won for for his performance as Conrad Jarrett in Ordinary People (1980).

Adrien Brody is the youngest man to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. He was 29 years old when he won for The Pianist (2002).

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Jackie Cooper is the younges actor ever to be nominated for the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Actor. He was nine (9) years old. He appeared in the film Skippy (1931).

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At age 8, Justin Henry was and is still the youngest person ever nominated for an Academy Award. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Kramer Vs. Kramer.

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Adrian Brody was 29 years old when he won the 2002 Best Actor award for "The Pianist."

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Timothy Hutton was 20 years and 227 days old on March 31, 1981, when he won the 1980 Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in "Ordinary People."

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Adrian Brody.

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