Star Newfoundland actor, director and writer Gordon Pinsent will receive the Company Theatre's inaugural Award of Excellence for lifetime achievement at a gala evening on Sept. 25.
The award adds to a laundry list of honours bestowed upon the 40-year veteran of stage, screen and radio, including his position as a Companion of the Order of Canada, his star on Canada's Walk of Fame and his numerous ACTRA, Genie and Gemini Awards.
Company Theatre co-artistic director Allan Hawco said Pinsent was chosen for his "pursuit of greatness in the art of performance" as well as his "risk-taking and courage."
James Bradshaw