Key facts
- Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, and Floyd Norman will receive honorary Academy Awards.
- Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.
- The awards will be presented at a ceremony on November 15.
Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott, and animator Floyd Norman are set to receive honorary Academy Awards at the upcoming Governors Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the honors, recognizing individuals for their significant contributions to cinema.
Close, a celebrated actress with eight competitive Oscar nominations, has never won a competitive statuette. Scott, known for directing films such as "Alien," "Blade Runner," and "Gladiator," has also never won an Oscar despite four nominations. Norman is recognized as a legendary animator who has inspired generations.
Producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will be honored with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, which is given to a producer whose work consistently demonstrates high quality. All recipients will be celebrated at a ceremony scheduled for November 15.