document_title: Divergent (film)

question_text: what is the meaning of divergent in the movie

text: Divergent (film)

text: Plot[edit]

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text: In a futuristic dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions: Abnegation (the selfless), Amity (the peaceful), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the brave) and Erudite (the intelligent). The remaining population are the Factionless. At the age of 16, they undergo a Human serum albumin-induced psychological aptitude test which indicates their best-suited faction, though they are allowed to choose any faction as their permanent group at the subsequent Choosing Ceremony.

text: Beatrice Prior [Shailene Woodley] was born into Abnegation, which runs the government. Her father, Andrew Prior (Tony Goldwyn), serves on the ruling council along with the head of Abnegation, Marcus Eaton (Ray Stevenson). Beatrice takes her test with a Dauntless woman named Tori Wu (Maggie Q) as her proctor. Her results show the rare quality of equal attributes of multiple factions, meaning she is Divergent. Her divergence includes Abnegation, Erudite, and Dauntless. Tori records her results as Abnegation and warns her to keep the true result a secret, saying that because Divergent can think independently the government cannot control them and they are considered threats to the existing social order.

text: The next day at the Choosing Ceremony, Beatrice's brother Caleb Prior (Ansel Elgort) chooses Erudite. After some indecision, Beatrice defects to Dauntless. After the ceremony, Beatrice meets Christina (Zoë Kravitz), Al (Christian Madsen), and Will (Ben Lloyd-Hughes), three other initiates from other factions who also chose Dauntless. Christina and Al are from Candor, and Will is from Erudite. The initiates' commitment and fearlessness are immediately tested, and Eric Coulter (Jai Courtney), a brutal Dauntless leader, makes it clear that anyone not meeting Dauntless' high expectations will be expelled from the faction to become Factionless. Beatrice is the first to volunteer for a leap of faith from a tall building into a dark hole, landing in a net. When Four (Theo James), a transfer initiates' instructor, asks her name, she shortens it to "Tris" leaving her Abnegation childhood behind.

text: Tris initially struggles in Dauntless training, ranking far below the cutoff after the first evaluation, but with Four's help slowly improves. Eric matches her against her nemesis;— Peter (Miles Teller) in a fight. Tris is soundly defeated and wakes up in the infirmary. Informed that she will miss the most important test, Capture The Flag, Tris leaves the infirmary and joins the other initiates, secures her team's victory, and makes the final cut.

text: In the next phase of training, the initiates face their worst fears in psychological simulations. Divergent are resistant to serums and simulations, so Tris excels at these tests, solving them in peculiar ways, but Four warns her to solve the challenges as a normal Dauntless would in order to hide her abilities.

text: Tris visits Caleb. She tells him that Erudite is planning to overthrow Abnegation and become the ruling faction. He doesn't believe her. On her return to Dauntless quarters, Tris is attacked by Al, Peter, and Drew before being rescued by Four. The next day Al pleads for Tris' forgiveness but she refuses, calling him a coward. He later kills himself by jumping into "The Chasm" rather than live with the shame.

text: To prepare her for the final test, Four takes Tris into his own fear simulations, where she learns that he was Tobias Eaton, the son of Marcus Eaton (her father's colleague). After the simulation, they kiss. Tris then passes her test and is officially initiated into Dauntless. The Dauntless, including Tris and Four, are injected by Dauntless leadership with a serum supplied by Erudite which is supposedly for tracking, but is actually for mind control.

text: The next morning, the Dauntless prepare to execute Abnegations by the orders of the Erudite and the Dauntless leadership working with them. Divergents are unaffected by the mind control serum. When the mind controlled Dauntless army are preparing for Abnegation execution, a confused Divergent reveals himself by asking everyone what is happening and is shot immediately by Eric. Witnessing this Tris blends in with the army to avoid suspicion. On the train, she carefully makes her way next to Four. She stands next to him and after a few seconds he reveals himself as a Divergent to Tris for the first time by holding her hand and she is relieved. While the Dauntless move to raid Abnegation, Tris and Four separate from the group and attempt to locate Tris' parents. Eric is suspicious of Four and tests him by pointing his gun at Four. Tris breaks their cover and points her gun at Eric. Their identities as Divergents are revealed to the Dauntless leaders and they both get captured. Four is taken into custody while Tris is ordered to be executed. Her mother Natalie (Ashley Judd) appears and liberates her. Tris now knows that her mother was also Dauntless. She tells Tris her father's whereabouts and that they have to get back to them immediately. Tris kills one of her friends, Will, and is really affected by the fact that she had to kill her friend to survive. Unfortunately, her mother is soon shot dead as they flee. Tris has to leave her mother's dead body to save herself from being killed.

text: Tris finds her father in hiding with several Abnegations, including Caleb and Marcus. The group sneaks into Dauntless headquarters, where Tris encounters Peter and forces him to lead them to the Erudite's control center. Her father sacrifices himself in a shootout, and Tris goes in alone to find Four, who is now under stronger mind control designed for Divergents and attacks her. Using her knowledge of his fears, she manages to wake him from the mind control and the two enter the central control room, where Erudite leader Jeanine (Kate Winslet) is about to have the Dauntless army execute the entire Abnegation faction. Tris uses a sample of the mind control serum on her to force her to cancel the program. The group escapes the compound and boards a train out of the complex.

text: Cast[edit]

text:
Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior

Elyse Cole as 10 year old Tris

Theo James as Tobias "Four" Eaton
Kate Winslet as Jeanine Matthews
Ashley Judd as Natalie Prior
Jai Courtney as Eric Coulter
Ray Stevenson as Marcus Eaton
Zoë Kravitz as Christina
Tony Goldwyn as Andrew Prior
Ansel Elgort as Caleb Prior
Miles Teller as Peter Hayes
Maggie Q as Tori Wu
Mekhi Phifer as Max
Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Will
Christian Madsen as Al
Amy Newbold as Molly Atwood

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text: Production[edit]

text: Pre-production[edit]

text: In March 2011, Summit Entertainment picked up the rights for Divergent with Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher's production company Red Wagon Entertainment.[12] Neil Burger was announced as the director on August 23, 2012.[13] Evan Daugherty, who co-wrote the screenplay with Vanessa Taylor, said, "I get hung up on the toughness of the movie but of equal importance is the love story between Tris and Four. It's inherently and inextricably linked to Tris's character journey. There will be plenty of sexual tension and chemistry, but it's important that all of that stuff doesn't just feel like it's thrown in, but that it all helps Tris grow as a character."[14] Daugherty further added, "It's tricky because the book is a very packed read with a lot of big ideas. So, distilling that into a cool, faithful two-hour movie is challenging. Not only do you have to establish five factions, but you have to acknowledge that there's a sixth entity, which is the divergent, and you also have the factionless. So there's a world that really has to be built out for the big screen... the movie is going to do it a little more efficiently."[15] Author Veronica Roth said about the script of the film: "Reading a script is a really interesting experience. I'd never read a script before. I was really impressed by how closely it stuck to the general plot line of the book."[16]

text: Initially, the budget of the film was $40 million but Lionsgate later increased it to $80 million (which finally changed to $85 million) due to the success of The Hunger Games. Analyst Ben Mogil said, "Divergent is more similar to Hunger Games in that the company owns the underlying economics (i.e. production) and the budget (at $80[million]) is more manageable."[17]

text: Casting[edit]

text: On October 22, 2012 it was announced that Shailene Woodley had landed the lead role of Beatrice "Tris" Prior.[18] Lucas Till, Jack Reynor, Jeremy Irvine, Alex Pettyfer, Brenton Thwaites, Alexander Ludwig and Luke Bracey were all considered for the role of Tobias "Four" Eaton.[19][20] On March 15, 2013, it was announced that Theo James had been cast as Four.[21]

text: Though James was 10 years older than the character when cast, Roth praised his casting: "I was sure within seconds: this was 'Four', no question. Theo is able to capture 'Four's' authority and strength, as well as his depth and sensitivity." She also mentions the chemistry between him and Shailene: "He is a perfect match for Shailene's incredibly strong presence as Tris. I'm thrilled!"[22] The producers said about his casting: "We took our time to find the right actor to fill the role of Four, and Theo is definitely the perfect fit. Veronica have crafted a truly iconic character in Four and we cannot wait to begin production and bring him and this story to life for millions of fans around the world."[21]

text: On March 11, 2013, it was announced that the roles of Tori, Christina, and Caleb had gone to Maggie Q, Zoë Kravitz, and Ansel Elgort respectively.[23] Ray Stevenson, Jai Courtney and Aaron Eckhart were announced to be in talks to join the cast on March 15, 2013.[24] Stevenson and Courtney joined the cast as Marcus Eaton and Eric.[25] That same day, Miles Teller was cast as Peter.[26] Kate Winslet was announced to be in talks on January 24, 2013.[27] Later, it was confirmed that she would portray Jeanine Matthews.[28] Talking about playing the negative character for the first time, Winslet said, "I'm no idiot. The idea went through my head that I have never played a baddie before, I was almost kind of surprised." Since Winslet joined filming late, she used that distance from her co-stars to appear aloof on the first day of her shoot. "I wanted to break it and say, 'It's OK, I'm really fun. I promise.' But I thought, just for today, I'd let them think that I am a complete bitch."[29] Winslet was five months pregnant during the shooting of the film and her pregnancy was concealed using various props. According to Burger, "We had to be very strategic in the way that we shot her. She always had some sort of file or case in her hand that was sort of protecting, you know, her bump."[30] On March 25, 2013, Ben Lamb was cast as Edward, Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Will, and Christian Madsen as Al.[31] In April 2013, Ashley Judd and Tony Goldwyn joined the cast as Natalie and Andrew Prior, Beatrice's parents.[32][33]

text: Filming[edit]

text: Filming began in Chicago on April 16, 2013 and concluded on July 16, 2013.[34][35][36] Virtually all production photography took place in Chicago; many of the interior locations were filmed at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios.[37] Scenes for the "choosing ceremony" were shot at Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist on East Wacker in downtown Chicago,[38] with outdoor shots taken at Pioneer Court.[39] Filming also took place at the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel; the entire area was treated with dirt and rust to appear more dystopian.[40] Additional scenes were shot at 57th Street and Ellis Avenue near the University of Chicago,[41] at Federal Street where fake L tracks were constructed[42] and at Michigan Avenue.[43] Scenes were also filmed in the University of Chicago's Joe and Rika Mansueto Library.[44]

text: For the Abnegation sector, the production team constructed the set on Wells Street in downtown Chicago.[45] In late June, filming took place at 1500 S Western Avenue and 600 S. Wells Street, Chicago.[46] In the last schedule, filming moved to the Chicago River and continued at Lake Street Bridge, Wacker Drive and LaSalle Street Bridge.[47] Filming wrapped on July 16, 2013.[48] On January 24, 2014, additional filming began in Los Angeles, finishing two days later, which officially became the last day of shooting.[48]

text: Post-production[edit]

text: Post-production work began after filming wrapped.[49] On July 18, Summit and Lionsgate issued a joint statement announcing the film would be released in IMAX format: "We're delighted to continue our successful collaboration with IMAX, with whom we have already partnered on the global blockbuster Hunger Games and Twilight Saga franchises, and we're especially pleased that we can introduce our newest young adult franchise, Divergent, to the movie going public in the premium IMAX format that celebrates its status as a special and memorable event."[50]

text: Music[edit]

text: The score for Divergent was composed by Junkie XL and executive produced by his longtime mentor Hans Zimmer. Ellie Goulding's "Beating Heart" was included in the film as original soundtrack and later the assisting video was also released from Goulding's YouTube channel. Goulding's "Dead In The Water" was also included on the soundtrack. Randall Poster served as the film's music supervisor.[51][52] The original soundtrack was released on March 11, 2014, while the Original Score of the film was released on March 18, 2014, by Interscope Records.[53][54]

text: Distribution[edit]

text: Marketing[edit]

text: The first image of Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior was revealed by Entertainment Weekly on April 24, 2013.[55] A few seconds sneak preview footage of the film was shown at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.[56] On June 7, Entertainment Weekly released a still of Theo James (Four) showing the Dauntless initiates around their new headquarters.[57] The magazine released several more stills on July 19.[58] On July 16, USA Today released the first image of Kate Winslet as Jeanine Matthews.[29]

text: On July 18, 2013 Summit held a sold-out San Diego Comic-Con panel in Hall H. Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Maggie Q, Zoe Kravitz, Ansel Elgort, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Amy Newbold, Miles Teller, Christian Madsen, director Neil Burger, and author Veronica Roth attended the panel and answered fan questions, along with the showing of exclusive film clips.[59]

text: On August 22, 2013, a sneak peek of the first teaser trailer was released by MTV.[60][61][62] The full teaser was released on August 25, 2013 during the pre-show of the MTV Video Music Awards.[63][64][65] Two official posters featuring Woodley and James as Tris and Four and highlighting their tattoos were released on September 23, 2013.[66][67] Neil Burger released the full official trailer on November 13, 2013.[68][69] On February 4, 2014 Shailene Woodley and Theo James released the final trailer for the film during their appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[70]

text: The marketing campaign for the film cost at least $50 million.[71]

text: Release[edit]

text: On its first day of advance ticket sales, the film sold half of its tickets.[72]

text: Home media[edit]

text: Divergent was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 5, 2014.[10] Prior to its DVD release, a deleted scene from the film featuring Miles Teller as Peter Hayes and Ben Lamb as Edward was released 0, 2014.[73]

text: Reception[edit]

text: Box office[edit]

text: Divergent earned $150,947,895 in North America, and $137,800,000 in other countries, for a worldwide total of $288,747,895.[3] Calculating in all expenses, Deadline.com estimated that the film made a profit of $71.87 million.[74]

text: On its opening weekend, the film attained the No. 1 spot in domestic and worldwide box office rankings by Rentrak.[75][76] The film grossed $4.9 million in late night screenings, on Thursday March 20, 2014.[11] On its opening day, the film grossed $22.8 million in the United States (including the Thursday night gross).[77][78][79] Divergent accumulated $54,607,747 from 3,936 theaters at an average of $13,873 per theater, on its opening weekend in the United States and Canada[80][81][82] and grossed $1.7 million internationally from four territories, with a worldwide total of $56,307,747.[83][84][85]

text: Critical response[edit]

text: Divergent received mixed reviews from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 40% based on 200 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "With an adherence to YA formula that undercuts its individualistic message, Divergent opens its planned trilogy in disappointingly predictable fashion."[86] Metacritic gives the film a score of 48 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[87] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore were more receptive to the film, giving it a CinemaScore grade of "A". The survey group was 69% female and half of the audience was over 25.[88][89]

text: The main criticisms of the film were its generic execution and predictable plot.[90][91] Bruce Diones of The New Yorker called it, "barely diverting",[92] and Jordan Adler of We Got This Covered said it was a "plodding and generic dystopian drama".[93] Several critics have compared the film unfavorably with other young adult fiction adaptations such as Harry Potter and, predominantly, The Hunger Games. Andrew Barker of Variety said, "Unlike the “Harry Potter” series’ tangible, fully dimensional Hogwarts or “The Hunger Games’” colorfully variegated districts, “Divergent’s” vision of new Chicago doesn’t have much to distinguish it from a standard-issue post-apocalyptic pic."[94] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote that, "At least The Hunger Games spawned two terrific movies and a breakthrough star in Jennifer Lawrence. Onscreen, Divergent ignites only indifference."[95] However, Peter Debruge of Variety considered it a much better adaptation writing that, "[although] it shares a fair amount of DNA in common with “The Hunger Games,” it ranks as far superior."[96] According to Todd Gilchrist of The Playlist, "Woodley makes for more than uncertain enough of a hero to add detail and meaning to the implosion of this world", adding that "there's little artifice to her performance, and the mundane honesty of her reactions create a believability that the world would otherwise lack." Speaking of James's performance, Gilchrist adds that he "manages the considerable accomplishment of seeming like a real grown-up man" and that he "makes the character's transformation from hardass to collaborator seem natural, if inevitable".[97] Drew McWeeny at HitFix said, "it helps that [they] got Woodley and James in the leads. [Woodley's] like a walking empathy battery, wide-open emotionally, easy to read and enormously appealing", also adding that James is "incredibly natural onscreen".[98]

text: Andrew Osmond of SFX magazine was more receptive to the film, calling it "an often entertaining, and sometimes very interesting, piece of teen SF".[99] Andy Lea of Daily Star wrote that "the satire is not as sharp as that of The Hunger Games and the training scenes borrow heavily from the much smarter Ender's Game. But it's also stylish, tense and surprisingly pacy."[100] Orlando Weekly's Sam Allard gave the film a 3/5 rating, praising Shailene Woodley's performance by saying she "rescues and then raises up a film that could have been an utter disaster".[101] Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com agreed with this sentiment, writing, "the performances—namely from stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James and Kate Winslet in a juicy supporting role—always make the movie watchable and often quite engaging".[102] Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post felt that the film surpassed its source material, feeling that "it's rare that a movie is as good as the book on which it's based. It's even more unusual when it's better."[103] Leigh Paatsch of the Herald Sun dubbed the film a "solid first-up effort for the Divergent franchise",[104] and Margaret Pomeranz of At the Movies gave praise to director Neil Burger, stating that he "handles the action with aplomb".[105]

text: The Playlist's Todd Gilchrist gave it a mixed review saying that it has "great ideas ... and some terrific character work, but it's given such uneven attention, alternately languished upon and glossed over".[97] IGN's Matt Patches gave it 5.8 out of 10, citing its similarities to other young adult films and contrived Dauntless plot line. He praised lead actors Theo James and Shailene Woodley's performances, judging that they "add personality and physicality to the limp script they're acting out".[106] Scott Mendelson of Forbes magazine echoed these sentiments, arguing that despite Woodley's excellent performance, "the generic story reduced a large portion of the mythology to irrelevancy". Mendelson believed that the film would please the novel's fanbase.[107]

text: Accolades[edit]

text:
Award
Category
Recipients
Result

MTV Movie Awards
Favorite Character
Beatrice "Tris" Prior
Won

Teen Choice Awards[108]
Choice Movie: Action
Divergent
Won

Choice Movie Actor: Action
Theo James
Won

Choice Movie Actress: Action
Shailene Woodley
Won

Choice Movie: Villain
Kate Winslet
Nominated

Choice Movie: Breakout Star
Theo James
Nominated

Young Hollywood Awards
Fan Favorite Actor – Male
Theo James
Nominated

Fan Favorite Actor – Female
Shailene Woodley
Nominated

Best On-Screen Couple
Shailene Woodley and Theo James
Nominated

Best Cast Chemistry – Film
Divergent
Nominated

Favorite Flick
Divergent
Nominated

Broadcast Film Critics Association Award[109]
Best Actress in an Action Movie
Shailene Woodley
Nominated

People's Choice Awards[110]
Favorite Action Movie
Divergent
Won

Favorite Action Movie Actress
Shailene Woodley
Nominated

Favorite Movie Duo
Shailene Woodley and Theo James
Won

text: Sequels[edit]

text: On May 7, 2013, Summit Entertainment revealed that a sequel based on Insurgent was in the works. Brian Duffield, writer of Jane Got a Gun, was hired to write the script.[111] The sequel was released on March 20, 2015. The third film, based on the novel Allegiant, was initially announced as a single film scheduled for release on March 18, 2016.[112][113] In December 2013, it was announced that Neil Burger will not return to direct the sequel, due to him still working on the first film.[114] On February 11, 2014, it was announced that Robert Schwentke would take Burger's place for the next installment.[11][115][116] Principal photography for The Divergent Series: Insurgent began in Atlanta on May 27, 2014[117] and concluded on September 6, 2014.[118]

text: On April 11, 2014, Summit Entertainment announced that the third film would split into two films titled The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 1 and The Divergent Series: Allegiant – Part 2, with Part 1 scheduled to be released on March 18, 2016 and Part 2 scheduled to be released on June 9, 2017.[119][120] On December 5, 2014, it was announced that Robert Schwentke would return to direct Part 1.[121] On September 10, 2015, it was announced that the two films would be re-titled, with Part 1 being renamed as Allegiant and Part 2 as Ascendant.[122]

text: On February 8, 2016, it was reported that Robert Schwentke, who directed both Insurgent and Allegiant, would not return to direct for the final film.[123] Lee Toland Krieger will replace Schwentke as the director of the film.[124]


document_title: List of Family Guy cast members

question_text: who does the voice of angela on family guy

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text: List of Family Guy cast members

text: Current cast[edit]

text: From seasons 1 to 4, Family Guy had four main cast members. Since season 5, there have been five main cast members. The casting of Meg Griffin changed after season 1.

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text: Seth MacFarlane[edit]

text: Seth MacFarlane voices three of the show's main characters: Peter Griffin, Brian Griffin, and Stewie Griffin.[1] MacFarlane chose to voice these characters himself, believing it would be easier to portray the voices he had already envisioned than for someone else to attempt it.[2] MacFarlane drew inspiration for the voice of Peter from a security guard he overheard talking while attending the Rhode Island School of Design.[3] Stewie's voice was based on the voice of English actor Rex Harrison,[4] especially his performance in the 1964 musical drama film My Fair Lady.[5] MacFarlane uses his own voice while portraying Brian.[2]

text: MacFarlane also provides the voices for various other recurring and one-time only characters, most prominently those of neighbour Glenn Quagmire, news anchor Tom Tucker, Lois' father Carter Pewterschmidt and Dr. Hartman.[6] He explained on the Graham Norton Show that the voice for Glenn Quagmire is based on 1940s and 1950s radio commercials[7]. He is the only voice to be in every episode.

text: Alex Borstein[edit]

text: Alex Borstein voices Lois Griffin, Asian correspondent Tricia Takanawa, Loretta Brown and Lois' mother Barbara Pewterschmidt.[8] Borstein was asked to provide a voice for the pilot while she was working on MADtv. She had not met MacFarlane or seen any of his artwork and said it was "really sight unseen".[9] At the time, Borstein performed in a stage show in Los Angeles, in which she played a redhead mother whose voice she had based on one of her cousins.[8][9] The voice was originally slower (and deeper for the original series), but when MacFarlane heard it, he replied "Make it a little less fucking annoying ... and speed it up, or every episode will last four hours."[8]

text: Mila Kunis[edit]

text: Mila Kunis voices Meg Griffin.[6] Kunis won the role after auditions and a slight rewrite of the character, in part due to her performance on That '70s Show.[10] MacFarlane called Kunis back after her first audition, instructing her to speak slower, and then told her to come back another time and enunciate more. Once she claimed that she had it under control, MacFarlane hired her.[10] Kunis described her character as "the scapegoat". She further explained, "Meg gets picked on a lot. But it's funny. It's like the middle child. She is constantly in the state of being an awkward 14-year-old, when you're kind of going through puberty and what-not. She's just in a perpetual mode of humiliation. And it's fun."[11]

text: Seth Green[edit]

text: Seth Green primarily plays Chris Griffin and Neil Goldman.[6][12] Green stated that he did an impression of the "Buffalo Bill" character from the thriller film The Silence of the Lambs during his audition.[13] His main inspiration for Chris' voice came from envisioning how "Buffalo Bill" would sound if he were speaking through a public address system at a McDonald's.[14]

text: Mike Henry[edit]

text: Mike Henry is the voice of Cleveland Brown, John Herbert The Pervert and various other characters. A Family Guy writer and producer, he began acting on the show as part of the recurring cast repertory (see below) but was promoted to main cast member in 2005. Since the cancellation of The Cleveland Show, he also voices Cleveland's step-son Rallo Tubbs on Family Guy.

text: Recurring cast[edit]

text: In addition to both its main cast and guest stars, Family Guy utilizes a deep bench of regularly appearing supporting voice actors. Some appear in nearly every episode each season, while others appear less frequently. Some of these actors specifically play recurring characters, while others mainly play background citizens of Quahog or characters in cutaway gags.

text: The current supporting cast repertory includes the following actors:

text:
Actor
Character(s)
No. of Episodes
(Out of 245 produced)
Notes

Benjamin, H. JonH. Jon Benjamin
Carl
14
Since 2006.

Breckenridge, AlexandraAlexandra Breckenridge
Various women
63
Since 2005. Currently voices most female “extras” not voiced by Alex Borstein.

Brennan, JohnnyJohnny Brennan
Goldman, MortMort Goldman, Horace the bartender
77

Callaghan, SteveSteve Callaghan
Various
37
Also the current showrunner and executive producer of Family Guy and former showrunner/EP of American Dad!. [15]

Garman, RalphRalph Garman
Various
138

Lakin, ChristineChristine Lakin
Kinney, JoyceJoyce Kinney
23
Since 2010.

LaMarr, PhilPhil LaMarr
Williams, OllieOllie Williams and the Quahog judge
56

MacFarlane, RachaelRachael MacFarlane
Olivia and various women
54
Formerly one of the most frequent female voices. She reduced her number of appearances per season after joining American Dad! in 2005 but still appears several times per season. Seth MacFarlane's sister.

Osment, EmilyEmily Osment
Various
14
Since 2012.

Richardson, Kevin MichaelKevin Michael Richardson
Jerome and Cleveland Jr.
30
Since 2009.

Sheridan, ChrisChris Sheridan
Various
33
Also a Family Guy writer.

Smith, DannyDanny Smith
Various, including Evil Monkey, Al Harrington and Ernie, the Giant Chicken
189
Also a Family Guy writer.

Sulkin, AlecAlec Sulkin
Christ, JesusJesus Christ and various others
147
Since 2005, Also a Family Guy writer.

Tatasciore, FredFred Tatasciore
Various
36

Tilly, JenniferJennifer Tilly
Swanson, BonnieBonnie Swanson
42
Has recurred as the Griffin's neighbor since the first season.

Viener, JohnJohn Viener
Various
182
Since 2005, he has been one of the most frequently heard male voices aside from Seth MacFarlane. Also a Family Guy writer.

Warburton, PatrickPatrick Warburton
Swanson, JoeJoe Swanson
163
Has appeared as the Griffins' neighbor since the first season, and usually appears in most episodes each season. Warburton is the most frequently appearing one-character actor in the supporting repertory.

Wingert, WallyWally Wingert
Various
41

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text: In addition to the above, the following actors were formerly regularly recurring voice actors in the series:

text:
Actor
Character(s)
No. of Episodes
Notes

Alan, LoriLori Alan
Simmons, DianeDiane Simmons
63
Left the show in season nine when her character was killed off. Was replaced in the series' context by Christine Lakin's Joyce Kinney

Alazraqui, CarlosCarlos Alazraqui
Weed, Mr.Mr. Weed
10
Peter's first boss, Mr. Weed, was killed off early in the series' run.

Barrymore, DrewDrew Barrymore
Russell, JillianJillian Russell
12
Played Jillian, Brian's former girlfriend. The character still appears in background roles

Cole, GaryGary Cole
Various
38
Cole appeared frequently in the earlier seasons, but still pops up now and then to play Meg and Chris' principal, Mr. Shepherd.

Hartman, ButchButch Hartman
Various
8

Henry, MikeMike Henry
Cleveland Brown, Herbert, Bruce, Consuela, and various others

Was promoted to main cast in 2005. Also a Family Guy writer.

Hentemann, MarkMark Hentemann
Opie and various others
45
Recently left Family Guy to work on another Seth MacFarlane project. Also a Family Guy writer.

Fisher, CarrieCarrie Fisher
Angela
19
Has recurred as Peter's boss several times per season since 2005. Died in 2016.

Strong, TaraTara Strong
Various, as well as Meg's singing voice
21
Appeared frequently in the first four seasons. Returned briefly in 2010-2012 and again for one episode in 2014.

Sullivan, NicoleNicole Sullivan
Goldman, MurielMuriel Goldman
27
Muriel was killed off in season nine.

Whitman, MaeMae Whitman
Various
10
Was a recurring younger female voice for several seasons between 2008-2010.

Wild, WellesleyWellesley Wild
Various
14
No longer a recurring voice (since 2013). He was a producer, but left the show.

Wilhoit, LisaLisa Wilhoit
D'Amico, ConnieConnie D'Amico
22
Meg's friend Beth hasn't appeared in the series since 2007, while Meg's bully Connie had stopped appearing in the series after 2012, but eventually resurfaced towards the end of season 15 in early 2017. Her most recent appearance to date is a cameo early in season 16 during late 2017.

West, AdamAdam West
Mayor West, AdamAdam West
93
Played a warped, possibly younger version of himself as the mayor of Quahog. Died in 2017.

text: Recurring guest voices[edit]

text: The recurring guest voices include Adam Carolla as Death, Patrick Stewart as Susie Swanson, Scott Grimes as Kevin Swanson and Sanaa Lathan as Donna Tubbs Brown. Previous recurring guests included Phyllis Diller in three episodes as Peter's Mother, Thelma, and Charles Durning as Peter's father, Francis. Both characters have since died, but Durning returned once to play Francis as a ghost. Early in the show's run, Fred Willard and Jane Lynch had a recurring role as a family of nudists. James Woods as James Woods.

text: Casting changes[edit]

text:
Lacey Chabert voiced Meg for the first production season (14 episodes), but, because of a contractual agreement, was never credited.[16] Chabert left the series due to time constraints with her acting role in Party of Five, as well as schoolwork.[17]
Norm Macdonald voiced the character of Death in a second season episode of Family Guy. He was subsequently replaced by Adam Carolla in all other appearances.
Jon Cryer originally voiced Kevin Swanson in his first appearance, before the role was passed temporarily onto Seth MacFarlane. The character was written out of the series for several years, with Scott Grimes taking over the voice when the character returned.
Fairuza Balk was the original voice of high school bully Connie D'Amico until Lisa Wilhoit took over the character in the third season.

text: Awards and nominations[edit]

text:
Year
Actor
Award
Category
Role
Result
Ref.

2000
Seth MacFarlane
Primetime Emmy Award
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Stewie Griffin
Won
[18]

2009
Seth MacFarlane
Primetime Emmy Award
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Peter Griffin
Won
[19]

2006
Seth MacFarlane
Annie Award
Best Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production
Stewie Griffin
Won
[20]

2007
Mila Kunis
Annie Award
Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production
Meg Griffin
Won
[21]


document_title: List of oldest and youngest Academy Award winners and nominees

question_text: who is the youngest person to be nominated for an oscar

text: Superlatives[edit]

text: Among the oldest and youngest winners and nominees of Academy Awards in standard competitive categories, the following superlatives emerge:

text:
Superlative

Overall

Director

Actor

Actress

Oldest Nominee

Christopher Plummer

Age 88

John Huston

Age 79

Christopher Plummer

Age 88

Gloria Stuart

Age 87

Oldest Winner

Christopher Plummer

Age 82

Clint Eastwood

Age 74

Christopher Plummer

Age 82

Jessica Tandy

Age 80

Youngest Nominee

Justin Henry

Age 8

John Singleton

Age 24

Justin Henry

Age 8

Quvenzhané Wallis

Age 9

Youngest Winner

Tatum O'Neal

Age 10

Damien Chazelle

Age 32

Timothy Hutton

Age 20

Tatum O'Neal

Age 10

text: Best Director[edit]

text: Oldest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004273010000000000♠74 years, 272 days

Clint Eastwood

Million Dollar Baby

2004

May 31, 1930

February 27, 2005

Has held record for 14 years (2005–)

2

7004254190000000000♠69 years, 217 days

Roman Polanski

The Pianist

2002

August 18, 1933

March 23, 2003

Held record for 2 years (2003–2005)

3

7004240130000000000♠65 years, 272 days

George Cukor

My Fair Lady

1964

July 7, 1899

April 5, 1965

Held record for 38 years (1965–2003)

4

7004234760000000000♠64 years, 100 days

Martin Scorsese

The Departed

2006

November 17, 1942

February 25, 2007

5

7004229480000000000♠62 years, 302 days

Clint Eastwood

Unforgiven

1992

May 31, 1930

March 29, 1993

6

7004227510000000000♠62 years, 105 days

Carol Reed

Oliver!

1968

December 30, 1906

April 14, 1969

7

7004218960000000000♠59 years, 346 days

Fred Zinnemann

A Man for All Seasons

1966

April 29, 1907

April 10, 1967

8

7004217750000000000♠59 years, 225 days

Richard Attenborough

Gandhi

1982

August 29, 1923

April 11, 1983

9

7004215950000000000♠59 years, 46 days

John Ford

The Quiet Man

1952

February 1, 1894

March 19, 1953

Held record for 12 years (1953–1965)

10

7004213090000000000♠58 years, 124 days

Ang Lee

Life of Pi

2012

October 23, 1954

February 24, 2013

text: Oldest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7004290390000000000♠79 years, 184 days

John Huston

Prizzi's Honor

1985

August 5, 1906

February 5, 1986

Has held record for 32 years (1986–2018)

2

7004286830000000000♠78 years, 193 days

Charles Crichton

A Fish Called Wanda

1988

August 6, 1910

February 15, 1989

3

7004281160000000000♠76 years, 357 days

Robert Altman

Gosford Park

2001

February 20, 1925

February 12, 2002

4

7004280770000000000♠76 years, 318 days

David Lean

A Passage to India

1984

March 25, 1908

February 6, 1985

Held record for 1 year (1985–1986)

5

7004279960000000000♠76 years, 237 days

Clint Eastwood

Letters from Iwo Jima

2006

May 31, 1930

January 23, 2007

6

7004278130000000000♠76 years, 54 days

Woody Allen

Midnight In Paris

2011

December 1, 1935

January 24, 2012

7

7004277130000000000♠75 years, 319 days

Akira Kurosawa

Ran

1985

March 23, 1910

February 5, 1986

8

7004272680000000000♠74 years, 239 days

Clint Eastwood

Million Dollar Baby

2004

May 31, 1930

January 25, 2005

Winner

9

7004269040000000000♠73 years, 241 days

Mystic River

2003

January 27, 2004

10

7004261130000000000♠71 years, 181 days

Cecil B. DeMille

The Greatest Show on Earth

1952

August 12, 1881

February 9, 1953

Held record for 32 years (1953–1985)

text: Youngest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004117260000000000♠32 years, 38 days

Damien Chazelle

La La Land

2016

January 19, 1985

February 26, 2017

Has held record for 1 year (2017–2018)

2

7004119470000000000♠32 years, 260 days

Norman Taurog

Skippy

1930/31

February 23, 1899

November 10, 1931

Held record for 86 years (1931–2017)

3

7004122810000000000♠33 years, 228 days

Lewis Milestone

Two Arabian Knights

1927/28

September 30, 1895

May 16, 1929

Held record for 2 years (1929–1931)

4

7004126560000000000♠34 years, 238 days

Sam Mendes

American Beauty

1999

August 1, 1965

March 26, 2000

5

7004128060000000000♠35 years, 23 days

Frank Borzage

7th Heaven

1927/28

April 23, 1894

May 16, 1929

6

7004128190000000000♠35 years, 36 days

Lewis Milestone

All Quiet on the Western Front

1929/30

September 30, 1895

November 5, 1930

7

7004130960000000000♠35 years, 313 days

Tony Richardson

Tom Jones

1963

June 5, 1928

April 13, 1964

8

7004131500000000000♠36 years, 1 day

Francis Ford Coppola

The Godfather Part II

1974

April 7, 1939

April 8, 1975

9

7004132000000000000♠36 years, 51 days

Delbert Mann

Marty

1955

January 30, 1920

March 21, 1956

10

7004132150000000000♠36 years, 66 days

Kevin Costner

Dances with Wolves

1990

January 18, 1955

March 25, 1991

text: Youngest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7003881000000000000♠24 years, 44 days

John Singleton

Boyz n the Hood

1991

January 6, 1968

February 19, 1992

Has held record for 26 years (1992–2018)

2

7003977600000000000♠26 years, 279 days

Orson Welles

Citizen Kane

1941

May 6, 1915

February 9, 1942

Held record for 50 years (1942–1992)

3

7004106580000000000♠29 years, 66 days

Kenneth Branagh

Henry V

1989

December 10, 1960

February 14, 1990

4

7004107050000000000♠29 years, 113 days

Claude Lelouch

A Man and a Woman

1966

October 30, 1937

February 20, 1967

5

7004107850000000000♠29 years, 193 days

M. Night Shyamalan

The Sixth Sense

1999

August 6, 1970

February 15, 2000

6

7004108730000000000♠29 years, 281 days

George Lucas

American Graffiti

1973

May 14, 1944

February 19, 1974

7

7004110460000000000♠30 years, 88 days

Benh Zeitlin

Beasts of the Southern Wild

2012

October 14, 1982

January 10, 2013

8

7004110520000000000♠30 years, 95 days

Jason Reitman

Juno

2007

October 19, 1977

January 22, 2008

9

7004110730000000000♠30 years, 116 days

Spike Jonze

Being John Malkovich

1999

October 22, 1969

February 15, 2000

10

7004113880000000000♠31 years, 65 days

Steven Spielberg

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

December 18, 1946

February 21, 1978

text: Best Actor in a Leading Role[edit]

text: Oldest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004280760000000000♠76 years, 317 days

Henry Fonda

On Golden Pond

1981

May 16, 1905

March 29, 1982

Has held record for 36 years (1982– )

2

7004229620000000000♠62 years, 316 days

John Wayne

True Grit

1969

May 26, 1907

April 7, 1970

Held record for 12 years (1970–1982)

3

7004228530000000000♠62 years, 209 days

George Arliss

Disraeli

1929/30

April 10, 1868

November 5, 1930

Held record for 40 years (1930–1970)

4

7004227080000000000♠62 years, 63 days

Paul Newman

The Color of Money

1986

January 26, 1925

March 30, 1987

5

7004222500000000000♠60 years, 335 days

Jack Nicholson

As Good as It Gets

1997

April 22, 1937

March 23, 1998

6

7004220960000000000♠60 years, 181 days

Peter Finch

Network

1976

September 28, 1916

March 28, 1977

Posthumous award

7

7004220080000000000♠60 years, 93 days

Jeff Bridges

Crazy Heart

2009

December 4, 1949

March 7, 2010

8

7004218980000000000♠59 years, 348 days

Gary Oldman

Darkest Hour

2017

March 21, 1958

March 4, 2018

9

7004208580000000000♠57 years, 40 days

Ronald Colman

A Double Life

1947

February 9, 1891

March 20, 1948

10

7004208500000000000♠57 years, 31 days

Rex Harrison

My Fair Lady

1964

March 5, 1908

April 5, 1965

text: Oldest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7004290210000000000♠79 years, 167 days

Richard Farnsworth

The Straight Story

1999

September 1, 1920

March 22, 2000

Has held record for 18 years (2000–2018)

2

7004283500000000000♠77 years, 226 days

Bruce Dern

Nebraska

2013

June 6, 1936

January 16, 2014

3

7004280300000000000♠76 years, 271 days

Henry Fonda

On Golden Pond

1981

May 16, 1905

March 29, 1982

WinnerHeld record for 18 years (1982–2000)

4

7004272680000000000♠74 years, 239 days

Clint Eastwood

Million Dollar Baby

2004

May 31, 1930

January 25, 2005

5

7004272020000000000♠74 years, 174 days

Peter O'Toole

Venus

2006

August 2, 1932

January 23, 2007

6

7004265440000000000♠72 years, 246 days

Morgan Freeman

Invictus

2009

June 1, 1937

February 2, 2010

7

7004262070000000000♠71 years, 274 days

Laurence Olivier

The Boys from Brazil

1978

May 22, 1907

February 20, 1979

Held record for 3 years (1979–1982)

8

7004259540000000000♠71 years, 21 days

Frank Langella

Frost/Nixon

2008

January 1, 1938

January 22, 2009

9

7004255860000000000♠70 years, 19 days

Paul Newman

Nobody's Fool

1994

January 26, 1925

February 14, 1995

10

7004255360000000000♠69 years, 334 days

Michael Caine

The Quiet American

2002

March 14, 1933

February 11, 2003

text: Youngest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004109350000000000♠29 years, 343 days

Adrien Brody

The Pianist

2002

April 14, 1973

March 23, 2003

Has held record for 15 years (2003–2018)

2

7004111140000000000♠30 years, 156 days

Richard Dreyfuss

The Goodbye Girl

1977

October 29, 1947

April 3, 1978

Held record for 25 years (1978–2003)

3

7004113180000000000♠30 years, 361 days

Marlon Brando

On the Waterfront

1954

April 3, 1924

March 30, 1955

Held record for 23 years (1955–1978)

4

7004114450000000000♠31 years, 122 days

Maximilian Schell

Judgment at Nuremberg

1961

December 8, 1930

April 9, 1962

5

7004117660000000000♠32 years, 78 days

Nicolas Cage

Leaving Las Vegas

1995

January 7, 1964

March 25, 1996

6

7004119710000000000♠32 years, 283 days

James Stewart

The Philadelphia Story

1940

May 20, 1908

February 27, 1941

Held record for 14 years (1941–1955)

7

7004120190000000000♠32 years, 331 days

Daniel Day-Lewis

My Left Foot

1989

April 29, 1957

March 26, 1990

8

7004121000000000000♠33 years, 47 days

Eddie Redmayne

The Theory of Everything

2014

January 6, 1982

February 22, 2015

9

7004124440000000000♠34 years, 26 days

Clark Gable

It Happened One Night

1934

February 1, 1901

February 27, 1935

Held record for 6 years (1935–1941)

10

7004126760000000000♠34 years, 258 days

Charles Laughton

The Private Life of Henry VIII

1932/33

July 1, 1899

March 16, 1934

Held record for 1 year (1934–1935)

text: Youngest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7003330700000000000♠9 years, 20 days

Jackie Cooper

Skippy

1930/31

September 15, 1922

October 5, 1931

Has held record for 87 years (1931–2018)

2

7003708100000000000♠19 years, 142 days

Mickey Rooney

Babes in Arms

1939

September 23, 1920

February 12, 1940

3

7003806300000000000♠22 years, 27 days

Timothée Chalamet

Call Me by Your Name

2017

December 27, 1995

January 23, 2018

4

7003853700000000000♠23 years, 137 days

Mickey Rooney

The Human Comedy

1943

September 23, 1920

February 7, 1944

5

7003876900000000000♠24 years, 3 days

John Travolta

Saturday Night Fever

1977

February 18, 1954

February 21, 1978

6

7003914100000000000♠25 years, 10 days

James Dean

East of Eden

1955

February 8, 1931

February 18, 1956

Posthumous nomination

7

7003950700000000000♠26 years, 10 days

Giant

1956

February 18, 1957

8

7003956800000000000♠26 years, 72 days

Ryan Gosling

Half Nelson

2006

November 12, 1980

January 23, 2007

9

7003977600000000000♠26 years, 279 days

Orson Welles

Citizen Kane

1941

May 6, 1915

February 9, 1942

10

7003979900000000000♠26 years, 302 days

Heath Ledger

Brokeback Mountain

2005

April 4, 1979

January 31, 2006

text: Best Actress in a Leading Role[edit]

text: Oldest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004295120000000000♠80 years, 292 days

Jessica Tandy

Driving Miss Daisy

1989

June 7, 1909

March 26, 1990

Has held record for 28 years (1990–2018)

2

7004273500000000000♠74 years, 321 days

Katharine Hepburn

On Golden Pond

1981

May 12, 1907

March 29, 1982

Held record for 8 years (1982–1990)

3

7004230100000000000♠63 years, 1 day

Marie Dressler

Min and Bill

1930/31

November 9, 1868

November 10, 1931

Held record for 51 years (1931–1982)

4

7004228940000000000♠62 years, 249 days

Meryl Streep

The Iron Lady

2011

June 22, 1949

February 26, 2012

5

7004226180000000000♠61 years, 337 days

Katharine Hepburn

The Lion in Winter

1968

May 12, 1907

April 14, 1969

6

7004224940000000000♠61 years, 214 days

Helen Mirren

The Queen

2006

July 26, 1945

February 25, 2007

7

7004224020000000000♠61 years, 122 days

Geraldine Page

The Trip to Bountiful

1985

November 22, 1924

March 24, 1986

8

7004222490000000000♠60 years, 334 days

Katharine Hepburn

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

1967

May 12, 1907

April 10, 1968

9

7004221690000000000♠60 years, 254 days

Frances McDormand

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

2017

June 23, 1957

March 4, 2018

10

7004199240000000000♠54 years, 201 days

Shirley Booth

Come Back, Little Sheba

1952

August 30, 1898

March 19, 1953

text: Oldest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7004313670000000000♠85 years, 321 days

Emmanuelle Riva

Amour

2012

February 24, 1927

January 10, 2013

Has held record for 5 years (2013–2018)

2

7004294720000000000♠80 years, 252 days

Jessica Tandy

Driving Miss Daisy

1989

June 7, 1909

February 14, 1990

WinnerHeld record for 23 years (1990–2013)

3

7004292300000000000♠80 years, 11 days

Edith Evans

The Whisperers

1967

February 8, 1888

February 19, 1968

Held record for 22 years (1968–1990)

4

7004288930000000000♠79 years, 38 days

Judi Dench

Philomena

2013

December 9, 1934

January 16, 2014

5

7004277060000000000♠75 years, 313 days

May Robson

Lady for a Day

1932/33

April 19, 1858

February 26, 1934

Held record for 34 years (1934–1968)

6

7004273040000000000♠74 years, 275 days

Katharine Hepburn

On Golden Pond

1981

May 12, 1907

February 11, 1982

Winner

7

7004263430000000000♠72 years, 45 days

Judi Dench

Notes on a Scandal

2006

December 9, 1934

January 23, 2007

8

7004259860000000000♠71 years, 53 days

Mrs Henderson Presents

2005

January 31, 2006

9

7004255450000000000♠69 years, 343 days

Charlotte Rampling

45 Years

2015

February 5, 1946

January 14, 2016

10

7004253180000000000♠69 years, 116 days

Fernanda Montenegro

Central Station

1998

October 16, 1929

February 9, 1999

text: Youngest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7003788800000000000♠21 years, 218 days

Marlee Matlin

Children of a Lesser God

1986

August 24, 1965

March 30, 1987

Has held record for 31 years (1987–2018)

2

7003822900000000000♠22 years, 193 days

Jennifer Lawrence

Silver Linings Playbook

2012

August 15, 1990

February 24, 2013

3

7003825800000000000♠22 years, 222 days

Janet Gaynor

7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise

1927/28

October 6, 1906

May 16, 1929

Held record for 58 years (1929–1987)

4

7003889300000000000♠24 years, 127 days

Joan Fontaine

Suspicion

1941

October 22, 1917

February 26, 1942

5

7003909100000000000♠24 years, 325 days

Audrey Hepburn

Roman Holiday

1953

May 4, 1929

March 25, 1954

6

7003913200000000000♠25 years, 0 days

Jennifer Jones

The Song of Bernadette

1943

March 2, 1919

March 2, 1944

7

7003926900000000000♠25 years, 138 days

Grace Kelly

The Country Girl

1954

November 12, 1929

March 30, 1955

8

7003937100000000000♠25 years, 240 days

Hilary Swank

Boys Don't Cry

1999

July 30, 1974

March 26, 2000

9

7003950000000000000♠26 years, 4 days

Julie Christie

Darling

1965

April 14, 1940

April 18, 1966

10

7003961200000000000♠26 years, 116 days

Vivien Leigh

Gone with the Wind

1939

November 5, 1913

February 29, 1940

text: Youngest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7003342300000000000♠9 years, 135 days

Quvenzhané Wallis

Beasts of the Southern Wild

2012

August 28, 2003

January 10, 2013

Has held record for 5 years (2013–2018)

2

7003505700000000000♠13 years, 309 days

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Whale Rider

2003

March 24, 1990

January 27, 2004

Held record for 9 years (2004–2013)

3

7003746800000000000♠20 years, 163 days

Jennifer Lawrence

Winter's Bone

2010

August 15, 1990

January 25, 2011

4

7003754000000000000♠20 years, 235 days

Isabelle Adjani

The Story of Adele H.

1975

June 27, 1955

February 17, 1976

Held record for 28 years (1976–2004)

5

7003761600000000000♠20 years, 311 days

Keira Knightley

Pride & Prejudice

2005

March 26, 1985

January 31, 2006

6

7003764000000000000♠20 years, 335 days

Ellen Page

Juno

2007

February 21, 1987

January 22, 2008

7

7003784100000000000♠21 years, 171 days

Marlee Matlin

Children of a Lesser God

1986

August 24, 1965

February 11, 1987

Winner

8

7003794700000000000♠21 years, 277 days

Saoirse Ronan

Brooklyn

2015

April 12, 1994

January 14, 2016

9

7003809600000000000♠22 years, 60 days

Elizabeth Hartman

A Patch of Blue

1965

December 23, 1943

February 21, 1966

Held record for 10 years (1966–1976)

10

7003816400000000000♠22 years, 128 days

Kate Winslet

Titanic

1997

October 5, 1975

February 10, 1998

text: Best Actor in a Supporting Role[edit]

text: Oldest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004300250000000000♠82 years, 75 days

Christopher Plummer

Beginners

2011

December 13, 1929

February 26, 2012

Oldest winner in any acting category [4]Has held record for 6 years (2012–2018)

2

7004292880000000000♠80 years, 69 days

George Burns

The Sunshine Boys

1975

January 20, 1896

March 29, 1976

Held record for 36 years (1976–2012)

3

7004288640000000000♠79 years, 9 days

Melvyn Douglas

Being There

1979

April 5, 1901

April 14, 1980

4

7004284730000000000♠77 years, 349 days

John Gielgud

Arthur

1981

April 14, 1904

March 29, 1982

5

7004284210000000000♠77 years, 297 days

Don Ameche

Cocoon

1985

May 31, 1908

March 24, 1986

6

7004267040000000000♠73 years, 41 days

Jack Palance

City Slickers

1991

February 18, 1919

March 30, 1992

7

7004266340000000000♠72 years, 336 days

Alan Arkin

Little Miss Sunshine

2006

March 26, 1934

February 25, 2007

8

7004261250000000000♠71 years, 192 days

John Houseman

The Paper Chase

1973

September 22, 1902

April 2, 1974

Held record for 2 years (1974–1976)

9

7004257690000000000♠70 years, 202 days

James Coburn

Affliction

1998

August 31, 1928

March 21, 1999

10

7004257420000000000♠70 years, 176 days

Edmund Gwenn

Miracle on 34th Street

1947

September 26, 1877

March 20, 1948

Held record for 26 years (1948–1974)

text: Oldest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7004321830000000000♠88 years, 41 days

Christopher Plummer

All the Money in the World

2017

December 13, 1929

January 23, 2018

Oldest nominee in any categoryHas held record for 0 years (2018- )

2

7004306910000000000♠84 years, 10 days

Robert Duvall

The Judge

2014

January 5, 1931

January 15, 2015

Held the record for 3 years (2015-2018)

3

7004302890000000000♠82 years, 339 days

Hal Holbrook

Into the Wild

2007

February 17, 1925

January 22, 2008

Held the record for 7 years (2008–2015)

4

7004302390000000000♠82 years, 289 days

Max von Sydow

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

2011

April 10, 1929

January 24, 2012

5

7004300000000000000♠82 years, 49 days

Ralph Richardson

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

1984

December 19, 1902

February 6, 1985

Posthumous nominationHeld record for 23 years (1985–2008)

6

7004299920000000000♠82 years, 42 days

Christopher Plummer

Beginners

2011

December 13, 1929

January 24, 2012

Winner

7

7004292710000000000♠80 years, 51 days

The Last Station

2009

February 2, 2010

8

7004292470000000000♠80 years, 28 days

George Burns

The Sunshine Boys

1975

January 20, 1896

February 17, 1976

WinnerHeld record for 9 years (1976–1985)

9

7004288150000000000♠78 years, 326 days

Melvyn Douglas

Being There

1979

April 5, 1901

February 25, 1980

Winner

10

7004287800000000000♠78 years, 290 days

Alan Arkin

Argo

2012

March 26, 1934

January 10, 2013

text: Youngest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7003753200000000000♠20 years, 227 days

Timothy Hutton

Ordinary People

1980

August 16, 1960

March 31, 1981

Has held record for 37 years (1981–2018)

2

7004100670000000000♠27 years, 205 days

George Chakiris

West Side Story

1961

September 16, 1934

April 9, 1962

Held record for 19 years (1962–1981)

3

7004106740000000000♠29 years, 81 days

Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Jerry Maguire

1996

January 2, 1968

March 24, 1997

4

7004109170000000000♠29 years, 324 days

Heath Ledger

The Dark Knight

2008

April 4, 1979

February 22, 2009

Posthumous award

5

7004113640000000000♠31 years, 42 days

Jack Lemmon

Mister Roberts

1955

February 8, 1925

March 21, 1956

Held record for 6 years (1956–1962)

6

7004115570000000000♠31 years, 234 days

Robert De Niro

The Godfather Part II

1974

August 17, 1943

April 8, 1975

7

7004117690000000000♠32 years, 81 days

Van Heflin

Johnny Eager

1942

December 13, 1910

March 4, 1943

Held record for 13 years (1943–1956)

8

7004121110000000000♠33 years, 58 days

Harold Russell

The Best Years of Our Lives

1946

January 14, 1914

March 13, 1947

Sole winner of two Academy Awards for same performance

9

7004124530000000000♠34 years, 34 days

Benicio del Toro

Traffic

2000

February 19, 1967

March 25, 2001

10

7004128720000000000♠35 years, 88 days

Denzel Washington

Glory

1989

December 28, 1954

March 26, 1990

text: Youngest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7003319800000000000♠8 years, 276 days

Justin Henry

Kramer vs. Kramer

1979

May 25, 1971

February 25, 1980

Youngest nominee in any categoryHas held record for 38 years (1980–2018)

2

7003432800000000000♠11 years, 311 days

Haley Joel Osment

The Sixth Sense

1999

April 10, 1988

February 15, 2000

3

7003433000000000000♠11 years, 312 days

Brandon deWilde

Shane

1953

April 9, 1942

February 15, 1954

Held record for 26 years (1954–1980)

4

7003599100000000000♠16 years, 147 days

Jack Wild

Oliver!

1968

September 30, 1952

February 24, 1969

5

7003624800000000000♠17 years, 39 days

Sal Mineo

Rebel Without a Cause

1955

January 10, 1939

February 18, 1956

6

7003675100000000000♠18 years, 176 days

River Phoenix

Running on Empty

1988

August 23, 1970

February 15, 1989

7

7003703000000000000♠19 years, 90 days

Leonardo DiCaprio

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

1993

November 11, 1974

February 9, 1994

8

7003734800000000000♠20 years, 43 days

Lucas Hedges

Manchester by the Sea

2016

December 12, 1996

January 24, 2017

9

7003749000000000000♠20 years, 185 days

Timothy Hutton

Ordinary People

1980

August 16, 1960

February 17, 1981

Winner

10

7003808400000000000♠22 years, 48 days

Sal Mineo

Exodus

1960

January 10, 1939

February 27, 1961

text: Best Actress in a Supporting Role[edit]

text: Oldest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004282180000000000♠77 years, 93 days

Peggy Ashcroft

A Passage to India

1984

December 22, 1907

March 25, 1985

Has held record for 33 years (1985–2018)

2

7004271120000000000♠74 years, 85 days

Josephine Hull

Harvey

1950

January 3, 1877

March 29, 1951

Held record for 34 years (1951–1985)

3

7004264630000000000♠72 years, 166 days

Ruth Gordon

Rosemary's Baby

1968

October 30, 1896

April 14, 1969

4

7004262690000000000♠71 years, 338 days

Margaret Rutherford

The V.I.P.s

1963

May 11, 1892

April 13, 1964

5

7004257540000000000♠70 years, 187 days

Helen Hayes

Airport

1970

October 10, 1900

April 15, 1971

6

7004239530000000000♠65 years, 212 days

Ethel Barrymore

None But the Lonely Heart

1944

August 15, 1879

March 15, 1945

Held record for 6 years (1945–1951)

7

7004234780000000000♠64 years, 102 days

Judi Dench

Shakespeare in Love

1998

December 9, 1934

March 21, 1999

8

7004228840000000000♠62 years, 238 days

Beatrice Straight

Network

1976

August 2, 1914

March 28, 1977

9

7004224150000000000♠61 years, 135 days

Jane Darwell

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

October 15, 1879

February 27, 1941

Held record for 4 years (1941–1945)

10

7004217720000000000♠59 years, 222 days

Ingrid Bergman

Murder on the Orient Express

1974

August 29, 1915

April 8, 1975

text: Oldest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7004319980000000000♠87 years, 221 days

Gloria Stuart

Titanic

1997

July 4, 1910

February 10, 1998

Has held record for 20 years (1998-2018)

2

7004311330000000000♠85 years, 87 days

Ruby Dee

American Gangster

2007

October 27, 1922

January 22, 2008

3

7004307520000000000♠84 years, 71 days

June Squibb

Nebraska

2013

November 6, 1929

January 16, 2014

4

7004302070000000000♠82 years, 257 days

Jessica Tandy

Fried Green Tomatoes

1991

June 7, 1909

February 19, 1992

Held record for 6 years (1992–1998)

5

7004299870000000000♠82 years, 37 days

Eva Le Gallienne

Resurrection

1980

January 11, 1899

February 17, 1981

Held record for 11 years (1981–1992)

6

7004288800000000000♠79 years, 26 days

Ann Sothern

The Whales of August

1987

January 22, 1909

February 17, 1988

7

7004283570000000000♠77 years, 234 days

May Whitty

Mrs. Miniver

1942

June 19, 1865

February 8, 1943

Held record for 38 years (1943–1981)

8

7004281710000000000♠77 years, 46 days

Peggy Ashcroft

A Passage to India

1984

December 22, 1907

February 6, 1985

Winner

9

7004281390000000000♠77 years, 15 days

Edith Evans

The Chalk Garden

1964

February 8, 1888

February 23, 1965

10

7004278250000000000♠76 years, 67 days

Gladys Cooper

My Fair Lady

1964

December 18, 1888

February 23, 1965

text: Youngest winners[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7003380100000000000♠10 years, 148 days

Tatum O'Neal

Paper Moon

1973

November 5, 1963

April 2, 1974

Youngest winner in any categoryHas held record for 44 years (1974–2018)

2

7003425800000000000♠11 years, 240 days

Anna Paquin

The Piano

1993

July 24, 1982

March 21, 1994

3

7003595900000000000♠16 years, 115 days

Patty Duke

The Miracle Worker

1962

December 14, 1946

April 8, 1963

Held record for 11 years (1963–1974)

4

7003871100000000000♠23 years, 310 days

Anne Baxter

The Razor's Edge

1946

May 7, 1923

March 13, 1947

Held record for 16 years (1947–1963)

5

7003889400000000000♠24 years, 128 days

Teresa Wright

Mrs. Miniver

1942

October 27, 1918

March 4, 1943

Held record for 4 years (1943–1947)

6

7003890300000000000♠24 years, 137 days

Goldie Hawn

Cactus Flower

1969

November 21, 1945

April 7, 1970

7

7003906200000000000♠24 years, 296 days

Angelina Jolie

Girl, Interrupted

1999

June 4, 1975

March 26, 2000

8

7003929700000000000♠25 years, 166 days

Jennifer Hudson

Dreamgirls

2006

September 12, 1981

February 25, 2007

9

7003987900000000000♠27 years, 17 days

Shirley Jones

Elmer Gantry

1960

March 31, 1934

April 17, 1961

10

7004100090000000000♠27 years, 148 days

Alicia Vikander

The Danish Girl

2015

October 3, 1988

February 28, 2016

text: Youngest nominees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Nomination

Notes

1

7003375900000000000♠10 years, 106 days

Tatum O'Neal

Paper Moon

1973

November 5, 1963

February 19, 1974

WinnerHas held record for 44 years (1974–2018)

2

7003379300000000000♠10 years, 141 days

Mary Badham

To Kill a Mockingbird

1962

October 7, 1952

February 25, 1963

Held record for 11 years (1963–1974)

3

7003384500000000000♠10 years, 192 days

Quinn Cummings

The Goodbye Girl

1977

August 13, 1967

February 21, 1978

4

7003393600000000000♠10 years, 284 days

Abigail Breslin

Little Miss Sunshine

2006

April 14, 1996

January 23, 2007

5

7003419900000000000♠11 years, 181 days

Patty McCormack

The Bad Seed

1956

August 21, 1945

February 18, 1957

Held record for 6 years (1957–1963)

6

7003421800000000000♠11 years, 200 days

Anna Paquin

The Piano

1993

July 24, 1982

February 9, 1994

Winner

7

7003503300000000000♠13 years, 285 days

Saoirse Ronan

Atonement

2007

April 12, 1994

January 22, 2008

8

7003511900000000000♠14 years, 5 days

Bonita Granville

These Three

1936

February 2, 1923

February 7, 1937

Held record for 20 years (1937–1957)

9

7003515800000000000♠14 years, 45 days

Hailee Steinfeld

True Grit

2010

December 11, 1996

January 25, 2011

10

7003519700000000000♠14 years, 83 days

Jodie Foster

Taxi Driver

1976

November 19, 1962

February 10, 1977

text: Honorary Awards[edit]

text: Academy Honorary Award[edit]

text: Oldest honorees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004359310000000000♠98 years, 137 days

Robert F. Boyle

2007

October 10, 1909

February 24, 2008

Has held record for 10 years (2008–2018)

2

7004346750000000000♠94 years, 341 days

Eli Wallach

2010

December 7, 1915

November 13, 2010

3

7004344160000000000♠94 years, 83 days

Maureen O'Hara

2014

August 17, 1920

November 8, 2014

4

7004336880000000000♠92 years, 86 days

Hal Roach

1983

January 14, 1892

April 9, 1984

Held record for 24 years (1984–2008)

5

7004332080000000000♠90 years, 336 days

Anne V. Coates

2016

December 12, 1925

November 12, 2016

6

7004327020000000000♠89 years, 195 days

Elia Kazan

1998

September 7, 1909

March 21, 1999

7

7004326720000000000♠89 years, 165 days

Agnès Varda

2017

May 30, 1928

November 11, 2017

8

7004326460000000000♠89 years, 139 days

Dick Smith

2011

June 26, 1922

November 12, 2011

9

7004325030000000000♠88 years, 361 days

Lynn Stalmaster

2016

November 17, 1927

November 12, 2016

10

7004321730000000000♠88 years, 31 days

Angela Lansbury

2013

October 16, 1925

November 16, 2013

text: Oldest acting honorees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7004346750000000000♠94 years, 341 days

Eli Wallach

2010

December 7, 1915

November 13, 2010

Has held record for 8 years (2010–2018)

2

7004344160000000000♠94 years, 83 days

Maureen O'Hara

2014

August 17, 1920

November 8, 2014

3

7004321730000000000♠88 years, 31 days

Angela Lansbury

2013

October 16, 1925

November 16, 2013

4

7004312810000000000♠85 years, 235 days

Myrna Loy

1990

August 2, 1905

March 25, 1991

Held record for 19 years (1991–2010)

5

7004311940000000000♠85 years, 148 days

Gena Rowlands

2015

June 19, 1930

November 14, 2015

6

7004311050000000000♠85 years, 59 days

Lauren Bacall

2009

September 16, 1924

November 14, 2009

7

7004304970000000000♠83 years, 182 days

Groucho Marx

1973

October 2, 1890

April 2, 1974

Held record for 17 years (1974–1991)

8

7004303090000000000♠82 years, 360 days

Charlie Chaplin

1971

April 16, 1889

April 10, 1972

Held record for 2 years (1972–1974)

9

7004303050000000000♠82 years, 356 days

Mary Pickford

1975

April 8, 1893

March 29, 1976

10

7004302360000000000♠82 years, 286 days

Ralph Bellamy

1986

June 17, 1904

March 30, 1987

text: Honorary Juvenile Award[edit]

text: Youngest honorees[edit]

text:
Rank

Age

Name

Film

Year in Film

Date of Birth

Date of Award

Notes

1

7003250100000000000♠6 years, 310 days

Shirley Temple

1934

April 23, 1928

February 27, 1935

Has held record for 83 years (1935–2018)

2

7003264800000000000♠7 years, 91 days

Vincent Winter

The Little Kidnappers

1954

December 29, 1947

March 30, 1955

3

7003298100000000000♠8 years, 59 days

Margaret O'Brien

Meet Me in St. Louis

1944

January 15, 1937

March 15, 1945

4

7003369100000000000♠10 years, 39 days

Jon Whiteley

The Little Kidnappers

1954

February 19, 1945

March 30, 1955

5

7003444200000000000♠12 years, 59 days

Ivan Jandl

The Search

1948

January 24, 1937

March 24, 1949

6

7003455000000000000♠12 years, 167 days

Claude Jarman, Jr.

The Yearling

1946

September 27, 1934

March 13, 1947

7

7003476800000000000♠13 years, 20 days

Bobby Driscoll

1949

March 3, 1937

March 23, 1950

8

7003514600000000000♠14 years, 32 days

Peggy Ann Garner

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

1945

February 3, 1932

March 7, 1946

9

7003547800000000000♠14 years, 364 days

Hayley Mills

Pollyanna

1960

April 18, 1946

April 17, 1961

10

7003629000000000000♠17 years, 81 days

Deanna Durbin

1938

December 4, 1921

February 23, 1939