Helen Mirren
On Sunday February 16, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will present Dame Helen Mirren with the Academy Fellowship at the Ee British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London.
Awarded annually, the Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by the Academy upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games.
Fellows previously honoured for their work in film include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Lee and Martin Scorsese. Sir Alan Parker received the Fellowship at last year’s Film Awards.
John Willis, Chairman of BAFTA, said: “Dame Helen Mirren receives the Fellowship as one of the most outstanding actresses of her generation. Dame Helen’s incredibly successful career is testament to the determination, dedication and skill she brings to each of her roles.
On Sunday February 16, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will present Dame Helen Mirren with the Academy Fellowship at the Ee British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London.
Awarded annually, the Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by the Academy upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games.
Fellows previously honoured for their work in film include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Lee and Martin Scorsese. Sir Alan Parker received the Fellowship at last year’s Film Awards.
John Willis, Chairman of BAFTA, said: “Dame Helen Mirren receives the Fellowship as one of the most outstanding actresses of her generation. Dame Helen’s incredibly successful career is testament to the determination, dedication and skill she brings to each of her roles.
- 1/28/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Oscar-winning actor hails news of award as 'the greatest professional honour I can imagine'
Helen Mirren will be honoured with a Bafta fellowship at the annual awards ceremony next month.
Mirren, who has won four Baftas and been nominated for prizes on a further seven occasions, follows in the footsteps of Hollywood luminaries such as Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, Christopher Lee and Martin Scorsese. Bugsy Malone, Fame and Mississippi Burning director Alan Parker was handed the fellowship, the highest honour bestowed by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, at last year's ceremony.
Mirren said: "This is the greatest professional honour I can imagine, certainly one I never dreamt of as a schoolgirl in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. To join that list of legendary names is overwhelming."
Bafta chairman John Willis said: "Dame Helen Mirren receives the fellowship as one of...
Helen Mirren will be honoured with a Bafta fellowship at the annual awards ceremony next month.
Mirren, who has won four Baftas and been nominated for prizes on a further seven occasions, follows in the footsteps of Hollywood luminaries such as Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, Christopher Lee and Martin Scorsese. Bugsy Malone, Fame and Mississippi Burning director Alan Parker was handed the fellowship, the highest honour bestowed by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, at last year's ceremony.
Mirren said: "This is the greatest professional honour I can imagine, certainly one I never dreamt of as a schoolgirl in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. To join that list of legendary names is overwhelming."
Bafta chairman John Willis said: "Dame Helen Mirren receives the fellowship as one of...
- 1/27/2014
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Dame Helen Mirren is to be honoured with the BAFTA Fellowship.
The Academy's highest prize will be presented to the British actress in recognition of her contribution to film.
The Queen actress will be handed the award at this year's ceremony on February 16.
Previous winners of the honour include the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery and Judi Dench.
Mirren said of the announcement: "This is the greatest professional honour I can imagine, certainly one I never dreamt of as a schoolgirl in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
"To join that list of legendary names is overwhelming."
The actress has previously won four BAFTAs and seven further nominations during her career.
BAFTA chairman John Willis said: "Dame Helen Mirren receives the Fellowship as one of the most outstanding actresses of her generation.
"Dame Helen's incredibly successful career is testament to the determination, dedication and skill she brings to each of her roles.
The Academy's highest prize will be presented to the British actress in recognition of her contribution to film.
The Queen actress will be handed the award at this year's ceremony on February 16.
Previous winners of the honour include the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery and Judi Dench.
Mirren said of the announcement: "This is the greatest professional honour I can imagine, certainly one I never dreamt of as a schoolgirl in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.
"To join that list of legendary names is overwhelming."
The actress has previously won four BAFTAs and seven further nominations during her career.
BAFTA chairman John Willis said: "Dame Helen Mirren receives the Fellowship as one of the most outstanding actresses of her generation.
"Dame Helen's incredibly successful career is testament to the determination, dedication and skill she brings to each of her roles.
- 1/27/2014
- Digital Spy
The Queen actress to receive highest accolade awarded by the British Academy.
BAFTA is to present Dame Helen Mirren with the Fellowship at the Ee British Academy Film Awards ceremony in London on Feb 16.
Awarded annually, the Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by the Academy upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games.
Fellows previously honoured for their work in film include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Lee and Martin Scorsese.
Sir Alan Parker received the Fellowship at last year’s Film Awards.
John Willis, chairman of BAFTA, said: “Dame Helen Mirren receives the Fellowship as one of the most outstanding actresses of her generation. Dame Helen’s incredibly successful career is testament to the determination, dedication and skill she brings to each of her roles.”
Dame Helen commented:...
BAFTA is to present Dame Helen Mirren with the Fellowship at the Ee British Academy Film Awards ceremony in London on Feb 16.
Awarded annually, the Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by the Academy upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games.
Fellows previously honoured for their work in film include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Hopkins, Laurence Olivier, Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Lee and Martin Scorsese.
Sir Alan Parker received the Fellowship at last year’s Film Awards.
John Willis, chairman of BAFTA, said: “Dame Helen Mirren receives the Fellowship as one of the most outstanding actresses of her generation. Dame Helen’s incredibly successful career is testament to the determination, dedication and skill she brings to each of her roles.”
Dame Helen commented:...
- 1/27/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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