Child Actors who Received the Special Academy Juvenile Award

Between 1935 and 1961, young actors were honored with the Juvenile Oscar.

Special Award Presented by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences rewarded child actors with a special Oscar from 1935 to 1961. The following article will introduce those who received it.

The History of the Academy Juvenile Award

The Academy Juvenile Award (also known as Juvenile Oscar) was a special honor that was irregularly given to actors under the age of 18. The award was first received by the 6-year-old Shirley Temple in 1935. Subsequently, it was awarded to another 11 actors, with the last recipient being the 14-year-old Hayley Mills in 1961.

Other Child Actors who Received a Special Award

Other awarded child actors included Deanna Durbin (17 years old in 1939), Mickey Rooney (18 years old in 1939), Judy Garland (17 years old in 1940), Margaret O’Brien (8 years old in 1944), Peggy Ann Garner (14 years old in 1946), Claude Jarman, Jr. (12 years old in 1947), Ivan Jandl (12 years old in 1949), Bobby Driscoll (13 years old in 1950), Jon Whiteley (10 years old in 1955), and Vincent Winter (14 years old in 1955).

Recognized Children After the Discontinuation of the Special Category

Tatum O’Neal, Anna Paquin, and Patty Duke are the youngest recipients of classic Oscars. All three girls earned them in the category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Tatum O’Neal was 10 years old, Anna Paquin was 11, and Patty Duke was 16.