Gloria Stuart (USA, b. 4 July 1910) was aged 87 years 221 days when she was nominated on 10 February 1998 in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for Titanic (USA 1997). Name Born Film Nominated Age Gloria Stuart (USA) 4 July 1910 Titanic (USA 1997) 10 February 1998 87 years 221 days Jessica Tandy (UK) 7 June 1909 Fried Green Tomatoes (USA 1991) 19 February 1992 82 years 257 days Eva Le Gallienne (UK) 11 January 1899 Resurrection (USA 1980) 17 February 1981 82 years 37 days Ann Sothern (USA) 22 January 1909 The Whales of August (USA 1987) 17 February 1988 79 years 26 days Dame May Whitty (UK) 16 June 1865 Mrs Miniver (USA 1942) 8 February 1943 77 years 237 days Peggy Ashcroft (UK) 22 december 1907 A Passage to India (UK/USA 1984) 6 February 1985 77 tears 46 days