• 1973
AFI Life Achievement Award

Summary The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture. View more details

  • 1973

AFI Life Achievement Award

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Gregory Peck Jack Nicholson George Stevens Jr. Carole Bayer Sager

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 1, 1973

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Site

Summary The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Apr 1, 1973

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official Site

Photos

David Lean in A Tribute to David Lean (1990) Elizabeth Taylor in A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor (1993) Jack Lemmon in A Tribute to Jack Lemmon (1988) Lillian Gish in A Tribute to Lillian Gish (1984) AFI Life Achievement Award (1973) Jennifer Jones in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) Veronique Peck in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) Dorothy McGuire in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) Gregory Peck in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) Billy Wilder in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) Audrey Hepburn in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) Angie Dickinson and George Stevens Jr. in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989) Lauren Bacall and Olivia de Havilland in A Tribute to Gregory Peck (1989)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 01, 1973
A Tribute to John Ford
Shortly before his death in 1973, John Ford was given the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award by the AFI while friends and co-workers shared reminiscences.
Episode 2 • Mar 17, 1974
A Tribute to James Cagney
Actor James Cagney receives the Second Annual AFI Lifetime Achievement Award as co-workers pay tribute and clips from his films are shown.
Episode 3 • Feb 16, 1975
A Tribute to Orson Welles
The American Film Institute honours Orson Welles for his contributions to cinema. Hosted by Frank Sinatra.
Episode 4 • Mar 13, 1976
A Tribute to William Wyler
In 1976, William Wyler became the fourth recipient of the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award, following John Ford, James Cagney and Orson Welles. The winner of three Best Director Academy Awards (and a record twelve nominations), Wyler has directed more Oscar-winning performances than any other director: Walter Brennan (twice), Bette Davis, Fay Bainter, Greer Garson, Teresa Wright, Fredric March, Harold Russell, Olivia de Havilland, Audrey Hepburn, Burl Ives, Charlton Heston, Hugh Griffith and Barbra Streisand. Among the film luminaries who pay tribute to Wyler are Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Myrna Loy, Henry Fonda, James Stewart, Barbra Streisand, Charlton Heston, Eddie Albert, Merle Oberon, Walter Pidgeon, Greer Garson and Harold Russell. Film clips include: "The Best Years of Our Lives," "Roman Holiday," "Ben-Hur," "Mrs. Miniver," "Funny Girl," "Wuthering Heights," and "The Heiress." Conspicously absent from the tribute is Bette Davis ("Jezebel," "The Letter," "The Little Foxes"), perhaps Wyler's greatest success.
Episode 5 • Feb 28, 1977
A Tribute to Bette Davis
Jane Fonda hosts the AFI Life Achievement Awards ceremony honoring Bette Davis featuring clips from her films and the reminiscences of many co-workers.
Episode 6 • Mar 14, 1978
A Tribute to Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda is honored for his career in theater, television and film by friends, family, and co-workers.
Episode 7 • Mar 11, 1979
A Tribute to Alfred Hitchcock
On March 7, 1979, Alfred Hitchcock becomes the seventh recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.
Episode 8 • Mar 15, 1980
A Tribute to James Stewart
The American Film Institute gives its eighth Lifetime Achievment Award to James (Jimmy) Stewart in a ceremony hosted by his long-time friend Henry Fonda.
Episode 9 • Apr 17, 1981
A Tribute to Fred Astaire
A Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to dancer Fred Astaire by the AFI featuring highlights from his films and reminiscences from his co-workers.
Episode 10 • Apr 03, 1982
A Tribute to Frank Capra
Episode 11 • Mar 22, 1983
A Tribute to John Huston
The eleventh AFI Life Achievement award is given to John Huston.
Episode 12 • Apr 16, 1984
A Tribute to Lillian Gish
A tribute to actress Lillian Gish, a pioneer in American cinema whose long and distinguished career began in the early silent era.
Episode 13 • May 06, 1985
A Tribute to Gene Kelly
Episode 14 • Apr 25, 1986
A Tribute to Billy Wilder
Legendary filmmaker Billy Wilder becomes the 14th recipient of The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award as clips from a number of his classic films are unreeled: "The Major and the Minor," "Double Indemnity," "The Lost Weekend," "Sunset Blvd.," "Ace in the Hole," "Stalag 17," "Sabrina," "Love in the Afternoon," "Some Like it Hot," "The Apartment," "Irma La Douce," "The Fortune Cookie," and "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes." Host Jack Lemmon welcomes Walter Matthau, Ginger Rogers, Tony Curtis, Shirley MacLaine, Don Ameche, Charles Durning, Jessica Lange, Whoopi Goldberg, Fred MacMurray, Carol Burnett and Audrey Hepburn to kid and salute him. A loving tribute to the remarkable Mr. Wilder.
Episode 15 • Dec 31, 1969
A Tribute to Barbara Stanwyck
Episode 16 • May 29, 1988
A Tribute to Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon is honored by the AFI with a Life Achievement Award hosted by Julie Andrews featuring clips from his films and reminiscences from co-workers.
Episode 17 • Mar 08, 1989
A Tribute to Gregory Peck
Episode 18 • Mar 07, 1990
A Tribute to David Lean
American Film Institute annual Life Time Achievement Award awarded to Sir David Lean becoming the first non- American to claim the award. Known for Oliver Twist, Brief Encounter, Great Expectations, A Bridge on the River Kwai, Doctor Zhivago, A Passage to India, Ryan's Daughter and arguably the greatest motion picture ever Lawrence of Arabia he is a defining filmmaker from the 20th century who's inspiration to others is clear in the speakers including Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Other guest speakers included Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif and many other actors to have worked under the director.
Episode 19 • May 22, 1991
A Tribute to Kirk Douglas
Episode 20 • Dec 31, 1969
A Tribute to Sidney Poitier
Episode 21 • May 05, 1993
A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor becomes the twenty-first recipient of The American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award hosted by Carol Burnett and featuring appearances by Michael Caine, Angela Lansbury, Roddy McDowall, Michael York and George Stevens, Jr. Clips from her movies include "Lassie Come Home," "National Velvet," "Father of the Bride," "A Place in the Sun," "Giant," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Suddenly, Last Summer," "Butterfield 8," "Cleopatra," and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
Episode 22 • Dec 31, 1969
A Tribute to Jack Nicholson
The American Film Institute fetes curmudgeonly actor and sometimes director Nicholson and screens clips of his best-known, best-loved works.
Episode 23 • Mar 01, 1995
A Tribute to Steven Spielberg
A biography of producer/director Steven Spielberg, showing clips from many of his films and interviews with actors and crew members he has worked with.
Episode 24 • Apr 30, 1996
A Tribute to Clint Eastwood
A testimonial presented by the American Film Institute to actor/director Clint Eastwood, including reminiscences by his friends, coworkers and co-stars.
Episode 25 • May 27, 1997
A Tribute to Martin Scorsese
The American Film Institute presents Martin Scorsese with their twenty-fifth Life Achievement Award. Director, producer, editor, writer, actor, historian, movie buff, film preservationist and champion of artists' rights, Martin Scorsese has left his mark on virtually every aspect of the motion picture. He is among the finest and most influential of American directors, past and present. Scorsese directed his first low-budget feature, "Who's That Knocking at My Door?" (1969), while attending NYU. This character study about freedom and guilt - Catholic and otherwise - led to assignments as an editor on "Woodstock" (1970) and as post-production supervisor on "Medicine Ball Caravan" (1971). Scorsese film clips on the program include "Mean Streets" (1973), "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974), "Taxi Driver" (1976), "New York, New York" (1977), "Raging Bull" (1980), "The King of Comedy" (1983), "After Hours" (1985), "The Color of Money" (1986), "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988), "GoodFellas" (1990), "Cape Fear" (1991), "The Age of Innocence" (1993) and "Casino" (1995). Those appearing on the program include Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Kris Kristofferson, Winona Ryder, James Woods, Kevin Pollak, Jodie Foster, Robert De Niro, Don Rickles, Gregory Peck, Paul Sorvino, Billy Bob Thornton, Clint Eastwood and George Stevens, Jr.
Episode 26 • Dec 31, 1969
A Tribute to Robert Wise
A taping of the American Film Institute's special honoring the achievements of film director Robert Wise.
Episode 27 • Apr 21, 1999
A Tribute to Dustin Hoffman
Episode 28 • Dec 31, 1969
A Tribute to Harrison Ford
A retrospective on the career and avhievements of Harrison Ford, whose credits include several Star Wars and Indiana Joes movies, featurung personal tributes from Carrie Fisher, Sharon Stone, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Chewbacca.
Episode 29 • May 30, 2001
A Tribute to Barbra Streisand
Episode 30 • Jun 23, 2002
A Tribute to Tom Hanks
The American Film Institute (AFI) presents its 30th Life Achievement Award to Tom Hanks.
Episode 31 • Jun 11, 2003
A Tribute to Robert De Niro
Episode 32 • Jun 20, 2004
A Tribute to Meryl Streep
Peers honor the actress for her contributions to movies.
Episode 33 • Jun 19, 2005
A Tribute to George Lucas
The American Film Institute awards George Lucas with their highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Episode 34 • Jun 20, 2006
A Tribute to Sean Connery
Episode 35 • Jun 18, 2007
A Tribute to Al Pacino
Episode 36 • Jun 24, 2008
A Tribute to Warren Beatty
Episode 37 • Jul 18, 2009
A Tribute to Michael Douglas
Episode 38 • Jun 25, 2010
A Tribute to Mike Nichols
Episode 39 • Jun 18, 2011
A Tribute to Morgan Freeman
Episode 40 • Jun 23, 2012
A Tribute to Shirley MacLaine
Episode 41 • Jun 14, 2013
A Tribute to Mel Brooks
Episode 42 • Jun 13, 2014
A Tribute to Jane Fonda
Hollywood stars pay tribute to Jane Fonda at the 42nd Annual AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony.
Episode 43 • Jun 12, 2015
A Tribute to Steve Martin
Episode 44 • Jun 14, 2016
A Tribute to John Williams
For the first time The American Film Institute honors a composer, John Williams, with its highest honor. Steven Spielberg presents the award in a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Episode 45 • Jun 14, 2017
A Tribute to Diane Keaton
Actress Diane Keaton is honored with the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award in a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Episode 46 • Jun 20, 2018
A Tribute to George Clooney
2018's American Film Institute 46th Life Achievement Award recipient, George Clooney, is feted by celebrities and family at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Episode 47 • Jun 20, 2019
A Tribute to Denzel Washington
Episode 48 • Jun 08, 2022
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Julie Andrews
Episode 49 • Jun 16, 2024
The 49th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Nicole Kidman
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