The Best Actor award at the Oscars honors outstanding performances by male actors in leading roles. Historically, Mickey Rooney became the youngest recipient at age 21 for "Babes in Arms" (1939), while Anthony Hopkins holds the record as the oldest winner, earning the accolade at 83 for "The Father" (2021). This year's nominees include Adrien Brody for "The Brutalist," Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown," and Sebastian Stan for "The Apprentice."