At 80, John Lithgow Becomes Oldest Winner Of Tony Award For Lead Actor In A Play, 53 Years After First Win

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At 80, John Lithgow won the Tony Award for lead actor in a play for his role in Giant, marking the oldest win in that category's history. The achievement comes 53 years after his first Tony, a span Lithgow acknowledged during his acceptance speech on Sunday. The veteran actor's latest honor underscores his enduring presence on stage across more than five decades, a career arc that has made him a rare fixture at Broadway's highest awards.