Warwick Davis, the British actor and comedian best known for starring in Lucasfilm’s Willow and its follow-up series on Disney+, is set to be awarded with a BAFTA Fellowship at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, taking place on Sunday, February 16.
The BAFTA Fellowship recognizes those who have made an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television.
Davis is just the latest in a long line of luminaries to receive the honor, the most recent being actress Samantha Morton last year. “The Fellowship, to me, embodies the spirit of inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration that BAFTA stands for.
This recognition is not just about the body of work I’ve contributed but also about the people who’ve stood by me and the audiences who have made this journey worthwhile,” said Davis in a statement. “I accept this Fellowship in honor of everyone living with dwarfism or any form of difference, reminding us that our uniqueness can be our greatest asset.
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