Tom Hanks will be celebrated as the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 36th Gala Tribute honoree at the newly renovated Alice Tully Hall on Monday, April 27, 2009. The two-time Oscar winner will be feted with the traditional round of film clips and speeches from his colleagues.
Kent Jones, who will direct and produce the event with Jeanne R. Berney, explained :
“There are so few actors who have been able to make the struggle and drama of being a good man compelling. In that regard, Tom Hanks now stands alone. He’s had an exemplary career in movies, taking on genuinely challenging roles and expanding his creative reach into producing and directing.[...] With his talent, his presence, his versatility, his sense of humor, he has set a very high standard for his fellow actors”.
Tom Hanks becomes just the third American-born male actor to be honored at the Film Society’s Gala Tribute this decade, following Al Pacino in 2000 and Dustin Hoffman in 2005.
Ticket information will be available in January on the official website @ filmlinc.com
Leave a Reply