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John Lithgow, aged 80, proudly holding his Tony Award on a Broadway stage, celebrating his historic win as the oldest male acting recipient.

John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Male Acting Tony Winner Ever

At 80 years old, John Lithgow didn't just become the oldest man to win a competitive acting Tony; his win also marked the longest gap between competitive acting Tony wins at an astonishing 53 years, a

Naomi Feldman·June 8, 2026