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Who is the youngest person to be nominated for an Emmy?

Who is the youngest person to be nominated for an Emmy?
Bill Ingalls CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Getting an Emmy nomination is a huge deal even for the most seasoned TV stars. In 1986, one tiny performer shocked the television industry by grabbing a nomination while most kids their age were still learning to tie their shoes. Which pint-sized star landed an Emmy nod before finishing first grade?