American Cinematheque Award

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The American Cinematheque Award annually honors "an extraordinary artist in the entertainment industry who is fully engaged in his or her work and is committed to making a significant contribution to the art of the motion pictures". [1] These are organised by American Cinematheque, an independent, non-profit cultural organization in Los Angeles dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the moving image in all its forms.

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Recipients

Eddie Murphy, the inaugural as well as the youngest recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. EddieMurphy1988.jpg
Eddie Murphy, the inaugural as well as the youngest recipient of the American Cinematheque Award.
Bette Midler, the first female recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. Bette Midler (18939287670) (cropped).jpg
Bette Midler, the first female recipient of the American Cinematheque Award.
Martin Scorsese, was the 1991 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. Martin Scorsese by David Shankbone.jpg
Martin Scorsese, was the 1991 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award.
Jodie Foster, was the 1999 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. Jodie Foster Cesars 2011 2 (cropped).jpg
Jodie Foster, was the 1999 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award.
Steve Martin, was the 2004 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. Steve Martin 2011.jpg
Steve Martin, was the 2004 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award.
Ridley Scott, was the 2016 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. He is also the oldest recipient of the honour. NASA Journey to Mars and "The Martian" (201508180030HQ).jpg
Ridley Scott, was the 2016 recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. He is also the oldest recipient of the honour.
RecipientYearAge
Eddie Murphy 198625
Bette Midler 198742
Robin Williams 198837
Steven Spielberg 198943
Ron Howard 199036
Martin Scorsese 199149
Sean Connery 199262
Michael Douglas 199349
Rob Reiner 199447
Mel Gibson 199539
Tom Cruise 199634
John Travolta 199743
Arnold Schwarzenegger 199851
Jodie Foster 199936
Bruce Willis 200045
Nicolas Cage 200137
Denzel Washington 200248
Nicole Kidman 200336
Steve Martin 200459
Al Pacino 200565
George Clooney 200645
Julia Roberts 200740
Samuel L. Jackson 200860
Matt Damon 201040
Robert Downey Jr. 201146
Ben Stiller 201247
Jerry Bruckheimer 201356
Matthew McConaughey 201445
Reese Witherspoon 201539
Ridley Scott 201679
Amy Adams 201743
Bradley Cooper 201843
Charlize Theron 201944
Spike Lee 202063
Scarlett Johansson 202137
Ryan Reynolds 202246
Helen Mirren 202378
Jessica Chastain 202447

Power of Cinema Award recipients

The American Cinematheque's Power of Cinema Award annually honors "an individual or organization whose actions have advanced the significance and social relevance of films in today's modern culture". [2]

RecipientYearRef.
Participant Media 2021 [3]
Jason Blum 2022 [4]
Kevin Goetz and Screen Engine 2023 [5]
Charles Roven 2024 [6]

Sid Grauman Award awardees

The American Cinematheque's Sid Grauman Award annually honors "an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Hollywood film industry in the continuing advancement of theatrical exhibition". [7]

RecipientYearRef.
Jeffrey Katzenberg 2015
Sue Kroll2016 [8] [9]
IMAX 2017 [10]
Dolby Laboratories 2018 [11]
AMC Theatres 2019

References

  1. "THE AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE AWARD Formerly known as THE MOVING PICTURE BALL". American Cinematheque. Archived from the original on December 14, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
  2. "Helen Mirren To Receive 2023 American Cinematheque Award; Screen Engine's Kevin Goetz Wins Power Of Cinema Honor". Deadline Hollywood . June 28, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  3. Setoodeh, Ramin (November 19, 2021). "Participant's David Linde to Receive American Cinematheque's Inaugural Power of Cinema Award". Variety. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  4. Hipes, Patrick (May 11, 2022). "Jason Blum & Blumhouse To Receive American Cinematheque's Power Of Cinema Award". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  5. Hipes, Patrick (June 28, 2023). "Helen Mirren To Receive 2023 American Cinematheque Award; Screen Engine's Kevin Goetz Wins Power Of Cinema Honor". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  6. Hipes, Patrick (December 6, 2024). "Jessica Chastain Receives American Cinematheque Award As Chuck Roven Accepts Power Of Cinema Honor". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  7. "Jeffery Katzenberg Getting New American Cinematheque Award". Deadline Hollywood . August 20, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  8. Murthi, Vikram (July 13, 2016). "Warner Bros. Chief Sue Kroll To Receive Sid Grauman Award From American Cinematheque". IndieWire. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  9. McNary, Dave (July 13, 2016). "Sue Kroll Named Recipient of Sid Grauman Award". Variety. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  10. Thorne, Will (November 11, 2017). "Amy Adams Recognized for On-Screen 'Magic' at American Cinematheque Awards". Variety. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  11. Malkin, Marc (November 7, 2018). "Lady Gaga, Sean Penn to Honor Bradley Cooper at American Cinematheque". Variety. Retrieved February 22, 2019.