Carol Burnett will add another prestigious prize to her resume when she collects the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award next year.
SAG Awards organisers have selected the legendary comic to receive the Life Achievement Award at next year's film and television gala.
SAG-aftra president Ken Howard called Burnett a "creative dynamo and a comedic genius" when announcing her award.
"[Carol] embodies the generosity and courage that the greatest actors use in creating enduring and memorable characters," Howard said. "From her heartbreakingly hilarious Starlet O'Hara to the adorably inept Eunice and alarmingly funny Miss Hannigan, Carol has delighted and inspired millions of viewers and thousands of comedic actors.
"She took risks as a performer and through her courage, encouraged fellow actors to try new things and always, always reach for the sky.
"Her innate love of actors led to the creation of an ensemble cast that made The Carol Burnett Show a masterpiece of variety programming.
SAG Awards organisers have selected the legendary comic to receive the Life Achievement Award at next year's film and television gala.
SAG-aftra president Ken Howard called Burnett a "creative dynamo and a comedic genius" when announcing her award.
"[Carol] embodies the generosity and courage that the greatest actors use in creating enduring and memorable characters," Howard said. "From her heartbreakingly hilarious Starlet O'Hara to the adorably inept Eunice and alarmingly funny Miss Hannigan, Carol has delighted and inspired millions of viewers and thousands of comedic actors.
"She took risks as a performer and through her courage, encouraged fellow actors to try new things and always, always reach for the sky.
"Her innate love of actors led to the creation of an ensemble cast that made The Carol Burnett Show a masterpiece of variety programming.
- 7/21/2015
- Digital Spy
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