Glenn Close finally gets an Oscar, honorarily, along with Ridley Scott and Floyd Norman at the Governors Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, and Floyd Norman will receive honorary Oscars at the 17th Governors Awards on November 15. Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will also be honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
Academy's announcement on Wednesday
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, and Floyd Norman will receive honorary Oscars at the 17th Governors Awards on November 15. Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will also be honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
The Academy Board of Governors is thrilled to confer this year's Governors Awards on five extraordinary individuals whose innovative work has forever shaped the art of filmmaking.
Glenn Close
Close, 79, has been nominated eight times without a competitive win, tying Peter O'Toole's record for the most acting nominations without a victory. Her nominations span from 1983's "The World According to Garp" to 2020's "Hillbilly Elegy." The academy praised her, stating: "Throughout her extraordinary body of work, Glenn Close's unparalleled emotional range has brought to life some of the most complex characters in cinema." She has won three Emmys, three Tonys, three Grammys, and three Golden Globes.
Ridley Scott
Scott, 88, directed iconic films such as "Alien," "Blade Runner," and "Gladiator" but never won a competitive Oscar despite four directing nominations. His nominations included Best Director for "Thelma & Louise" (1991), "Gladiator" (2000), and "Black Hawk Down" (2001), as well as Best Picture for "The Martian" (2015). His upcoming projects include the apocalyptic drama "The Dog Stars" and a "Treasure Island" adaptation with Hugh Jackman, announced just days before the honors.
Floyd Norman
Norman, 90, broke barriers as the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1956. Over a 65-year career, he worked on classics like "Sleeping Beauty" and "The Jungle Book," later contributing to "Mulan," "Toy Story 2," and "Monsters, Inc."
The Thalberg Award
Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, co-founders of the indie production house Killer Films, will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award. Their credits include "Boys Don't Cry," "Carol," "Past Lives," and "May December." The award recognizes "a creative producer whose body of work reflects a consistently high quality of motion picture production."
Ceremony set for November 15
The 17th Governors Awards will take place at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood. The event, which last year honored Tom Cruise, often celebrates legendary careers that have eluded competitive Oscars. It is considered the unofficial kickoff to Hollywood's awards season.
