The host Oprah Winfrey, actor James Earl Jones and the makeup artist Dick Smith will be honored at the third annual gala prices of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
This evening at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, which will host the Academy Awards on February 26, comes days after the resignation of producer Brett Ratner and Eddie Murphy of the host, succeeded by the veteran Brian Grazer and Billy Crystal.
Ms. Winfrey will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic and humanitarian activities, including its foundation and school for girls she founded in South Africa. The business woman of 57 was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in "The Color Purple", released in 1985.
MM. Jones and Smith will each be entitled to an honorary Oscar for their long career in film.
80 years old, James Earl Jones has participated in over 50 films. He has lent his voice to Darth Vader in the saga "Star Wars" and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in "insurgent" in 1971. His filmography includes "Field of Dreams," "The Hunt for Red October" and "War Games".
Dick Smith was the first man to be hired as a makeup artist for NBC in 1945. He won an Oscar in 1985 for his work in "Amadeus" and was nominated again in 1990 for "My father." Nicknamed the "godfather of makeup," he also worked on the sets of the films "The Godfather," "The Exorcist" and "Taxi Driver", in addition to helping train many of the most talented makeup artists of today ' hui.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has launched the prices of Governors three years ago to honor the winners of its honorary Oscars, awards previously discounts on air as part of the televised ceremony. Saturday's winners were chosen by the governors of the 15 divisions of the academy.
Highlights of the non televised gala will be available online and included in the presentation of the Oscars in February.
