Oldest Oscar nominee for Best Actress

- Who
- Emmanuelle Riva
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 10 January 2013
Emmanuelle Riva (b. 24 February 1927) is the oldest person ever nominated for an acting category in the Academy Awards, earning a nomination for Best Leading Actress in the 2012 awards for her role in Michael Haneke’s Amour. Riva was 84 years old when she played the role, and the awards ceremony took place on her 86th birthday.