Ciarán Hinds to receive IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
Oscar-nominated actor Ciarán Hinds is to be honoured with the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 IFTA Awards Ceremony in Dublin next month.
The event, which takes place on Friday, 20 February at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, will recognise Hinds for his outstanding Irish and international acting achievements, and his contribution to the screen industry over fifty years.
His career has seen him work with renowned filmmakers including Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Kathryn Bigelow, Paul Thomas Anderson, Kenneth Branagh and John Boorman.
He has also worked alongside esteemed actors such as Daniel Day-Lewis, Judi Dench, Liam Neeson, Daniel Craig, Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Ralph Fiennes, Ryan Gosling, Colin Farrell, Frances McDormand, Jennifer Lawrence, Helen Mirren, Nicolas Cage and Florence Pugh.
Speaking about the accolade, Hinds said: "I am deeply grateful to IFTA for this recognition - their support for the cinematic and televisual arts over the past twenty years and more has been immense and I am truly honoured to receive it. Thank you."
Hinds will be recognised for his contribution to the screen industry over fifty years
Acknowledging Hind's contributions to the Irish screen industry, IFTA CEO Áine Moriarty said: "Ciarán Hinds is a modest giant and gentleman of an actor, who has deservedly become one of the most highly-respected and versatile actors of his generation, working with world renowned filmmakers and storytellers.
"He is a performer of extraordinary depth, warmth and dignity, who commands the screen with his presence. Throughout his career, he has been a constant supporter of homegrown Irish productions, which is dear to his heart. The Irish Academy is honoured to pay tribute to Ciarán and to recognise his outstanding achievements."
The 2026 IFTA Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, 20 January.
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