Glenn Close, Ridley Scott get honorary Oscars
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Glenn Close, an eight-time Oscar nominee without a win, will receive an honorary Academy Award at the Governors Awards, alongside director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman.
- Close's nominations span from 1983 to 2020, tying her with Peter O’Toole for the most acting nominations without a competitive Oscar win; she has won multiple Emmys, Tonys, Grammys, and Golden Globes.
- Ridley Scott, known for films like "Alien," "Blade Runner," and "Gladiator," has four Oscar nominations but no wins and will also be honored for his influential career.
- Floyd Norman, the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios with a 65-year career, will be recognized for his barrier-breaking work on classics such as "Sleeping Beauty" and "Toy Story 2."
- Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award for their significant contributions to American independent cinema through their company Killer Films.