George Clooney to Receive Film at Lincoln Center’s Chaplin Award

George Clooney will receive the Film at Lincoln Center’s 51st Chaplin Award at a gala evening on April 27, 2026. He is currently seen in Netflix’s Jay Kelly, which premiered at the 63rd New York Film Festival.

“It was a true pleasure to welcome George Clooney to Film at Lincoln Center in September for the premiere of Jay Kelly, a highlight of the 63rd New York Film Festival,” said Daniel Battsek, FLC President. “We are honored to invite him back to celebrate a professional life that reflects such extraordinary range and purpose. From award-winning performances to standout producing work to acclaimed directing, George brings a distinctive blend of intelligence, craft, and social conscience to everything he does. His contributions continue to inspire audiences and artists around the world.”

Clooney is celebrated for his film and television career achievements as an actor, writer, director, and producer. He has earned historic recognition, including two Academy Awards, as well as multiple Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. His screen career spans widely praised performances in films such as Out of Sight, Syriana, O Brother Where Art Thou, Up in the Air, and the Oceans trilogy.

Presented each year at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, the Chaplin Award recognizes an individual’s significant contributions to the art of cinema. Past recipients have included Pedro Almodóvar, Viola Davis, Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee, Meryl Streep, Martin Scorsese, Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, and Gregory Peck.

Dan Stern, Chairman of the FLC Board of Directors, said, “George Clooney embodies a rare blend of artistry, generosity, humor, and integrity. His unmistakable on-screen charisma is matched by the excellence he brings behind the camera as a director and producer, consistently using his influence to champion emerging talent and shine a light on urgent humanitarian issues around the world. We are proud to present George with the 51st Chaplin Award, placing him among the cinematic luminaries who have received this honor over the last half-century.”