Actor Michael Keaton will receive the George Eastman Award, the highest honor from Rochester’s George Eastman Museum.
A star in many films including Night Shift, Mr. Mom, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns will receive the honor June 9th in the Dryden Theatre.
The George Eastman Award has gone to many film legends including Charlie Chaplin, Gary Cooper, Joan Crawford, Audrey Hepburn, James Stewart and most recently Michael Douglas.
It was established in 1955 as the first retrospective film award to honor artistic work of enduring value.
“We are honored to present Michael Keaton with the George Eastman Award,” said Bruce Barnes, Director of the George Eastman Museum. “From the beginning of his career to his current projects, Keaton’s contributions to the art of cinema have established him as a strong and versatile actor, and we look forward to introducing him to the George Eastman Museum.”
Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 5th. Visit eastman.org/eastmanaward2016 for more information and to purchase tickets.
