Glenn Close and Ridley Scott among names set to receive honorary Oscars
Summary
Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, animator Floyd Norman, and producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governors Awards. The Academy honors them for their long careers and significant contributions to the film industry. The ceremony will be held on November 15.Key Facts
- Glenn Close has received eight Oscar nominations but has not yet won; she is known for roles in Fatal Attraction and Hillbilly Elegy.
- Ridley Scott has received four Oscar nominations and is recognized for directing films like Thelma & Louise and Gladiator.
- Animator Floyd Norman is 90 years old and was the first Black animator at Disney, working on films like The Jungle Book and Monsters Inc.
- Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler were nominated for Past Lives and produced movies including Boys Don’t Cry and May December.
- The honorary Oscar recognizes lifetime achievements and exceptional contributions to filmmaking or service to the Academy.
- Last year’s honorees included Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton.
- Glenn Close and Ridley Scott are releasing new films later this year: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and The Dog Stars, respectively.
- The Governors Awards ceremony will happen on November 15.
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