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George Clooney - Jay Kelly NY Premiere - New York Film Festival - September 29, 2025 Charlie Chaplin Award Will Go To George Clooney (released Tuesday, November 25, 2025) By Kimberly Burke Film at Lincoln Center announced the recipient of the 51st Charlie Chaplin Award will be George Clooney. The award is being presented by Film at Lincoln Center at the evening gala taking place April 27, 2026. Clooney is known as an actor, director and producer in addition to his humanitarian work. "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." 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." Clooney has had a career in film and television. He has been recognized with two Academy Awards, nominations in a record six categories, as well as Sag Awards, Golden Globes and an AFI Life Achievement Award. George Clooney behind the scenes has been recognized with two nominations for writing and one for directing. Through his production companies—first Section Eight with Steven Soderbergh and later Smokehouse Pictures with Grant Heslov—Clooney has helped bring to life celebrated projects including Argo, The Ides of March, The Boys in the Boat, The Tender Bar, The Midnight Sky, Catch-22, and numerous major studio features. He continues to act in and produce high-profile projects, recently appearing in Jay Kelly, which premiered at the 63rd New York Film Festival, and producing Showtime's The Agency. His work has extended to the stage as well, earning a Tony nomination for his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, the first Broadway production to be broadcast live on CNN. Speaking up about first amendment rights, the crisis in Darfur and Sudan are examples of his humanitarian work. His activism has earned numerous honors, including the Peace Summit Award, designation as a U.N. Messenger of Peace, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, and the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award. The Charlie Chaplin Award evening takes place at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. As Film at Lincoln Center's major annual fundraiser, the Chaplin Award Gala sustains the nonprofit organization's year-round programs—from film series and educational initiatives to marquee festivals such as the New York Film Festival and New Directors/New Films. To secure your table or tickets for the full evening, including preferred seating at the 51st Chaplin Award Tribute and Gala dinner, contact galarsvp@filmlinc.org. Tribute-only tickets will go on sale in January.

George Clooney - Jay Kelly NY Premiere - New York Film Festival - September 29, 2025

Charlie Chaplin Award Will Go To George Clooney
(released Tuesday, November 25, 2025)
By Kimberly Burke

Film at Lincoln Center announced the recipient of the 51st Charlie Chaplin Award will be George Clooney. The award is being presented by Film at Lincoln Center at the evening gala taking place April 27, 2026. Clooney is known as an actor, director and producer in addition to his humanitarian work.

"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."

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."

Clooney has had a career in film and television. He has been recognized with two Academy Awards, nominations in a record six categories, as well as Sag Awards, Golden Globes and an AFI Life Achievement Award. George Clooney behind the scenes has been recognized with two nominations for writing and one for directing.

Through his production companies—first Section Eight with Steven Soderbergh and later Smokehouse Pictures with Grant Heslov—Clooney has helped bring to life celebrated projects including Argo, The Ides of March, The Boys in the Boat, The Tender Bar, The Midnight Sky, Catch-22, and numerous major studio features. He continues to act in and produce high-profile projects, recently appearing in Jay Kelly, which premiered at the 63rd New York Film Festival, and producing Showtime's The Agency. His work has extended to the stage as well, earning a Tony nomination for his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, the first Broadway production to be broadcast live on CNN.

Speaking up about first amendment rights, the crisis in Darfur and Sudan are examples of his humanitarian work. His activism has earned numerous honors, including the Peace Summit Award, designation as a U.N. Messenger of Peace, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, and the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award.

The Charlie Chaplin Award evening takes place at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. As Film at Lincoln Center's major annual fundraiser, the Chaplin Award Gala sustains the nonprofit organization's year-round programs—from film series and educational initiatives to marquee festivals such as the New York Film Festival and New Directors/New Films.

To secure your table or tickets for the full evening, including preferred seating at the 51st Chaplin Award Tribute and Gala dinner, contact galarsvp@filmlinc.org. Tribute-only tickets will go on sale in January.