The Moet British Independent Film Awards has announced that Chiwetel Ejiofor is set to receive the Richard Harris Award at this year’s ceremony, which takes place on Sunday December 6th.
“I am so happy this award is going to Chiwetel,” said Jared Harris, son of Richard Harris. “Although the recipients of this award have all been embraced by the establishment, they all came from outside it, fought their way in on the strength of their talent, claimed their place and changed the status quo. A journey which describes Chiwetel’s career perfectly. His talent is immense, it has brought him deserved worldwide recognition, and he is in his prime! I hope this award inspires British filmmakers to take advantage of him and build films around his talent.”
Previous recipients of the Richard Harris Award, which recognises outstanding contribution to British film by an actor, include John Hurt, David Thewlis, Bob Hoskins, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Julie Walters and Emma Thompson.
You can see a full list of the nominees for the 18th annual Moet British Independent Film Awards here.
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Originally published November 24, 2015. Updated April 15, 2018.
