LOS ANGELES - Warren Beatty had two words to describe his reaction at learning he would receive the American Film Institute's career honor: 'Concealed weepiness.'
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the institute announced Thursday that the Academy Award-winning filmmaker and actor would be honored as the 36th recipient of its life-achievement award.
'It's a very good feeling. It's always nice to be accepted,' Beatty said before the lunch. 'I'm very happy to be part of and am actually quite proud to be a member of the film community.'
The AFI award will be presented June 12.
Beatty, 70, won the best-director Oscar for 1981's 'Reds,' which also earned him a best-actor nomination. He had three other nominations as best actor for 'Bonnie and Clyde,' 'Heaven Can Wait' and 'Bugsy.'
Never a prolific filmmaker or actor, Beatty has not starred in a movie since 2001's flop 'Town & Country' and has not directed since 1998's 'Bulworth.' Beatty said he does have a new film that he is writing and directing nearly ready to go, but would not discuss details.
The Associated Press
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