Museum to honour actor Michael Keaton for film contributions

Museum to honour actor Michael Keaton for film contributions | iNFOnews.ca
FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2015 file photo, actor Michael Keaton attends the LA premiere of "Spotlight" held at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. A New York museum is honoring Keaton for his contributions to the art of film. The George Eastman Museum in Rochester will present the "Beetlejuice," "Birdman" and "Mr. Mom" actor with an award Thursday evening, June 9, 2016. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A New York museum is honouring actor Michael Keaton for his contributions to the art of film.

The George Eastman Museum in Rochester will present the “Beetlejuice,” ”Birdman” and “Mr. Mom” actor with an award Thursday evening.

The museum says Keaton is being recognized for his versatility over more than 40 years in television and film. The ceremony will feature a video compilation of his work.

The George Eastman Award was established in 1955, and is named for the photography innovator who founded Rochester-based Eastman Kodak.

Previous winners include Charlie Chaplin, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep and Michael Douglas.

The George Eastman Museum is the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles