Academy Honorary Award

The Academy Honorary Award is an award presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States. It is given to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or for outstanding service to the Academy.

The award is not limited to actors or directors; it can be awarded to anyone in the film industry, including producers, writers, and technicians. The award is often presented at the annual Academy Awards ceremony, but it is not a competitive award like the Academy Award for Best Picture or Academy Award for Best Actor.

History

The Academy Honorary Award was first introduced in 1929, during the first Academy Awards ceremony. The award was created to recognize achievements that did not fit into the competitive categories of the Oscars. Over the years, it has been awarded to a wide range of individuals for various contributions to the film industry.

Notable Recipients

Many notable figures in the film industry have received the Academy Honorary Award. Some of these include:

Charlie Chaplin, who was awarded in 1972 for "the incalculable effect he has had in making motion pictures the art form of this century."
Walt Disney, who received the award in 1932 for the creation of Mickey Mouse.
Shirley Temple, who was awarded in 1934 for her outstanding contribution as a juvenile performer.
David Wark Griffith, who received the award in 1936 for his distinguished creative achievements as a director and producer.
Mickey Rooney, who was awarded in 1982 for his 50 years of versatility in a variety of memorable film performances.
Judy Garland, who received a special award in 1940 for her outstanding performance as a screen juvenile during the past year.
Bob Hope, who was awarded in 1952 for his contribution to the laughter of the world, his service to the motion picture industry, and his devotion to the American premise.
Ernst Lubitsch, who received the award in 1946 for his distinguished contributions to the art of the motion picture.
Laurence Olivier, who was awarded in 1979 for the full body of his work, for the unique achievements of his entire career and his lifetime of contribution to the art of film.
Fred Astaire, who received the award in 1950 for his unique artistry and his contributions to the technique of musical pictures.
Gene Kelly, who was awarded in 1952 for his versatility as an actor, singer, director, and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film.

Presentation

The Academy Honorary Award is presented at the annual Academy Awards ceremony. The award itself is an Academy Award of Merit statuette, which is the same as the Oscar statuette given in the competitive categories. The recipients are selected by the Board of Governors of the Academy.

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