Oscar, Emmy and Tony-award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn is set to receive the prestigious Liberatum Pioneer Award at this year's Venice Film Festival in recognition of her remarkable contributions to cinema over her illustrious career. The 91-year-old acting icon will be honored at a special Women in Creativity event and gala dinner on September 4 at the Blue Pavilion in the Palazzina Grassi Hotel along the Grand Canal in Venice.
Burstyn's journey in the world of entertainment began on Broadway in 1957 with her debut in Fair Game. She later transitioned to television, becoming a familiar face throughout the 1960s. However, it was in the 1970s that Burstyn truly made her mark on the silver screen, earning critical acclaim for her roles in iconic films such as The Last Picture Show (1971) and The Exorcist (1973), which garnered her an Academy Award nomination.
