O’Toole gets Oscar nod for diverse life work

ACTOR Peter O’Toole, nominated seven times for an Oscar for his work in films as diverse as the historical epic Lawrence of Arabia and the nostalgic comedy My Favourite Year, will receive an honorary Academy Award at this year’s Oscar ceremonies.

"O'Toole's performances have ignited the screen for more than four decades," Frank Pierson, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said.

It will be presented during the 75th annual Academy Awards ceremony on March 23 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Its citation will read: "Peter O'Toole whose remarkable talents have provided cinema history with some of its most memorable characters."