The American Film Institute Salute to ...
In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.
Seasons
1. The American Film Institute Salute to John Ford
Air Date: 1973-04-02
1. The American Film Institute Salute to James Cagney
Air Date: 1974-03-18
The American Film Institute Salute to James Cagney is t.v. special.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Orson Welles
Air Date: 1975-02-17
The American Film Institute Salute to Orson Welles is t.v. special.
1. The American Film Institute Presents a Salute to William Wyler
Air Date: 1976-03-14
Director William Wyler is presented with the fourth AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Bette Davis
Air Date: 1977-03-01
Bette Davis is presented with the fifth AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Henry Fonda
Air Date: 1978-03-15
The American Film Institute Salute to Henry Fonda is a TV special.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Alfred Hitchcock
Air Date: 1979-03-07
Director Alfred Hitchcock is presented with the seventh AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to James Stewart
Air Date: 1980-03-16
James Stewart is presented with the eighth AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Fred Astaire
Air Date: 1981-04-18
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire is a 1981 documentary TV movie written by Joseph McBride and George Stevens Jr. and directed by Marty Pasetta.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Frank Capra
Air Date: 1982-04-04
Director Frank Capra is presented with the 10th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to John Huston
Air Date: 1983-03-23
John Huston is presented with the 11th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Lillian Gish
Air Date: 1984-04-17
Lillian Gish is presented with the 12th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Gene Kelly
Air Date: 1985-05-07
Gene Kelly is presented with the 13th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Billy Wilder
Air Date: 1986-04-26
Director Billy Wilder is presented with the 14th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Barbara Stanwyck
Air Date: 1987-05-29
Barbara Stanwyck is presented with the 15th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Jack Lemmon
Air Date: 1988-05-30
Jack Lemmon is presented with the 16th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Gregory Peck
Air Date: 1989-03-21
Gregory Peck is presented with the 17th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to David Lean
Air Date: 1990-04-21
Director David Lean is presented with the 18th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Kirk Douglas
Air Date: 1991-05-23
Kirk Douglas is presented with the 19th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Sidney Poitier
Air Date: 1992-04-04
Sidney Poitier is presented with the 20th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Elizabeth Taylor
Air Date: 1993-05-06
Elizabeth Taylor is presented with the 21st AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Jack Nicholson
Air Date: 1994-03-10
Jack Nicholson is presented with the 22nd AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Steven Spielberg
Air Date: 1995-05-27
Director Steven Spielberg is presented with the 23rd AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Clint Eastwood
Air Date: 1996-05-01
Actor and director Clint Eastwood is presented with the 24th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Martin Scorsese
Air Date: 1997-05-28
Director Martin Scorsese is presented with the 25th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Robert Wise
Air Date: 1998-06-07
Director Robert Wise is presented with the 26th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Dustin Hoffman
Air Date: 1999-04-22
Dustin Hoffman is presented with the 27th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. The American Film Institute Salute to Harrison Ford
Air Date: 2000-04-12
Harrison Ford is presented with the 28th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand
Air Date: 2001-05-31
Barbra Streisand is presented with the 29th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Tom Hanks
Air Date: 2002-06-24
Tom Hanks is presented with the 30th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert De Niro
Air Date: 2003-06-12
Robert De Niro is presented with the 31st AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Tribute to Meryl Streep
Air Date: 2004-06-21
Meryl Streep is presented with the 32nd AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Tribute to George Lucas
Air Date: 2005-06-20
George Lucas is presented with the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Sean Connery
Air Date: 2006-06-21
Sir Sean Connery is presented with the 34th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Al Pacino
Air Date: 2007-06-19
Al Pacino is presented with the 35th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty
Air Date: 2008-06-25
Warren Beatty is presented with the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Michael Douglas
Air Date: 2009-07-19
Michael Douglas is presented with the 37th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mike Nichols
Air Date: 2010-06-10
Director Mike Nichols is presented with the 38th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Morgan Freeman
Air Date: 2011-06-09
Morgan Freeman is presented with the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Shirley MacLaine
Air Date: 2012-06-07
Shirley MacLaine is presented with the 40th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Mel Brooks
Air Date: 2013-06-15
Mel Brooks is presented with the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda
Air Date: 2014-06-13
Jane Fonda is presented with the 42nd AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Steve Martin
Air Date: 2015-06-04
Steve Martin is presented with the 43rd AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to John Williams
Air Date: 2016-06-09
Legendary composer John Williams is presented with 44th AFI Life Achievement Award. Presenters and guests include J.J. Abrams, Drew Barrymore, Kobe Bryant, Chris Columbus, Gustavo Dudamel, Will Ferrell, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Mark Hamill, Tom Hanks, Bryce Dallas Howard, Cloris Leachman, George Lucas, Seth MacFarlane, Steve Martin, Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Itzhak Perlman, Simone Porter, Daisy Ridley and Steven Spielberg.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Diane Keaton
Air Date: 2017-06-08
Diane Keaton is presented with the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to George Clooney
Air Date: 2018-06-07
George Clooney receives the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award in a gala tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Presenters and performers include Jennifer Aniston, Cate Blanchett, Don Cheadle, Amal Clooney, Nick Clooney, Courteney Cox, Miley Cyrus, Laura Dern, Julianna Margulies, Bill Murray and Shirley MacLaine.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Denzel Washington
Air Date: 2019-06-20
Denzel Washington is awarded the AFI's 47th Life Achievement Award. Presenters and performers at the ceremony include Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Jodie Foster, Antoine Fuqua, Jamie Foxx, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Hudson, Michael B. Jordan, Issa Rae, Julia Roberts and Cicely Tyson.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Julie Andrews
Air Date: 2022-06-16
Julie Andrews is presented with the AFI's 48th Life Achievement Award in a ceremony that includes tributes from Carol Burnett, Cynthia Erivo, Steve Carell, Jane Seymour, Héctor Elizondo, Bo Derek, Gwen Stefani and others.
1. AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Nicole Kidman
Air Date: 2024-06-17
Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett and Russell Crowe are among those to celebrate Nicole Kidman's life and career.
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Rating
6.3/10
Release Date
1973-04-02
Episodes
49 (49 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
AFI