Jessica Tandy (UK, 1909 - 94), won the Best Actress Oscar for Driving Miss Daisy (USA 1989) on 29 March 1990 at the age of 80 years 295 days. Previous holder was Katherine Hepburn (USA, 1907 - 2003) who won the Oscar on 29 March 1982 aged 74 years 321 days for On Golden Pond (USA 1981). Name Born Film Won Age Jessica Tandy (UK) 7 June 1909 Driving Miss Daisy (USA 1989) 29 March 1990 80 years 295 days Katherine Hepburn (USA) 12 May 1907 On Golden Pond (USA 1981) 29 March 1982 74 years 321 days Marie Dressler (Canada) 9 November 1898 Min and Bill (USA 1930) 10 November 1931 63 years 1 day Katharine Hepburn (USA) 12 May 1907 The Lion in Winter (USA 1968) 14 April 1969 61 years 337 days Geraldine Page (USA) 22 November 1924 The Trip is Bountiful (USA 1985) 24 March 1986 61 years 122 days