Palm Springs Film Fest Honors Gary Oldman For Work In 'Mank'

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Organizers of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Friday recognized actor Gary Oldman for his performance in "Mank."

The 62-year-old Englishman will receive the Chairman's Award, despite the festival's in-person activities being canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Palm Springs International Film Society still plans to acknowledge this year's most celebrated film performances.

"Gary Oldman gives another mesmerizing performance as Herman J. Mankiewicz in David Fincher's 'Mank.' Oldman plays the role to perfection as the film follows the screenwriter's journey while he is co-writing the script for Citizen Kane," Festival Chairman Harold Matzner said. "We are delighted to recognize one of this generation's greatest actors, Gary Oldman, with this year's Chairman's Award."

Oldman was previously honored at the festival with the Desert Palm Achievement Award in 2018, and International Star Award in 2012.

In 2018, Oldman received a Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in the war drama "Darkest Hour." He had previously been nominated for the Best Actor Academy Award in 2012 for his role in the spy thriller "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy."

Last year's recipient of the Chairman's Award, Joaquin Phoenix, went on to win the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in "Joker."

The Festival recognized actress Carey Mulligan earlier this month with the International Star Award for her role in the black comedy "Promising Young Woman."

The Palm Springs International Film Festival is set to return in 2022. The Palm Springs ShortFest is scheduled for June 22-28.

More information can be found at www.psfilmfest.org.