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Los Angeles (AP) - Oscar winner Julie Andrews (85) will receive another high award for her services as an actress and singer.
On November 11th, the star will receive the honorary lifetime achievement award from the renowned American Film Institute (AFI).
The gala will be held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, where the Oscars are traditionally awarded.
The AFI award originally planned for 2020 had been canceled due to the corona pandemic last year.
"Julie Andrews has entertained the world for generations," said AFI chairman Bob Gazzale in a statement.
More than ever, the association is looking forward to recognizing her many talents and the joy she has spread.
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Andrews is the 48th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, which has been presented in 1973.
Past AFI winners include stars like Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, George Clooney and Denzel Washington.
Born in Britain, she caused a sensation in the USA in 1956 with her Broadway debut in the musical "My Fair Lady".
For her first Hollywood role in the Disney musical "Mary Poppins" she was awarded the Oscar for best actress in 1965.
She had other major appearances in films such as “The Sound of Music - My Songs, My Dreams”, Alfred Hitchcock's “The Torn Curtain” and in the mistaken comedy “Viktor and Viktoria”.
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