John Lithgow Wins 3rd Tony Award, Makes History As Oldest Man to Win Competitive Acting Tony at 80

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News Summary

  • The 80-year-old actor picked up the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play award for his work in Giant on Sunday (June 7) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
  • This marks John ‘s third Tony win and he’s making history!
  • The actor has now become the oldest man to ever win a competitive acting Tony award, surpassing the previously holder of that title, Roy Dotrice, who won for Best Featured Actor in A Moon for the Misbegotten at 77 in 2000.
Credit Getty John Lithgow just made history at the 2026 Tony Awards!

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