London, June 8 -- Veteran actor John Lithgow has made Tony Awards history, becoming the oldest winner in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category at the age of 80 for his performance in 'Giant.'

The milestone victory marks another major achievement in Lithgow's celebrated stage career and comes 53 years after he received his first Tony Award, as per Deadline.

Accepting the honour, Lithgow reflected on his remarkable journey in theatre.

"I'm such a lucky actor," he said, noting that he had previously won two Tony Awards, for 'The Changing Room' and for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for 'Sweet Smell of Success.'

Recalling his first Tony-winning role, Lithgow said that 'The Changing Room' had marked his Bro...