THE BOZEMAN FILM CELEBRATION IS PROUD TO BESTOW ITS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO

GLENN CLOSE

Glenn Close is regarded as one of the greatest actors of her generation, winning three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and seven Oscar nominations for her work on both stage and screen.

In honoring Close, BZN 2020 chose to focus on a specific film she was passionately involved with for over three decades—the independent film, Albert Nobbs.

In 1982, Close played the main role in The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs, by French author Simone Benmussa, premiering Off-Broadway at New York City’s Manhattan Theater Club and winning the Obie Award for Best Actress for her stellar performance.

The 2011 release of the award-winning film Albert Nobbs engaged Close on multiple creative levels, drawing on her many talents and decades of experience. As an actor, her portrayal of Nobbs garnered international praise and an Academy Award nomination for Leading Actress. Describing Close’s performance, the New York Times described Close as, “dazzling and infinitely resourceful, writing, “she imparts a mysterious glow to [Nobbs] smallest gestures and actions, balancing nimbly on the line between comedy and pathos.”

While her incredible performance as Nobbs was her most recognizable contribution, she also served as one of the producers, along with Bonnie Curtis, Rodrigo Garcia, Julie Lynn and Alan Moloney. Furthermore, not only did Close co-write the screenplay with John Banville, she also co-wrote the award-winning song, “Lay Your Head Down” with Brian Byrne. Her creative passion and drive to tell the story of Albert Nobbs could be felt in nearly every aspect of the film.

It is an honor to present Close with Bozeman Film Celebration’s Lifetime Achievement Award and highlight her many achievements on the silver screen as world renown actor and talented producer.