Danny DeVito SOC’s 2022 Governors Award Winner

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Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:06 -- Nick Dager

The Society of Camera Operators announced today that producer, director, and actor Danny DeVito is this year’s Governors Award winner. The award acknowledges Devito for his impressive body of work, collaborations, and his commitment to critical social causes within the entertainment industry.

The Society of Camera Operators announced today that producer, director, and actor Danny DeVito is this year’s Governors Award winner. The award acknowledges Devito for his impressive body of work, collaborations, and his commitment to critical social causes within the entertainment industry. Photo courtesy of Daniel Bergeron.A formidable and versatile actor, producer and director that spans the stage, television, and film. DeVito has had a successful career both in front of the camera and behind it. He is most known for his roles in Matilda (1996), Batman Returns (1992), Ruthless People (1986), Twins (1988), The Rainmaker (1997), and Terms of Endearment (1983) to name a few.

“We are honored to present this award to such an iconic, talented, and truly brilliant professional as Danny DeVito,” said SOC president George Billinger III. “His work has inspired so many of us and we are appreciative for all of his extraordinary contributions to the business and the creative community at large.”

In addition to celebrating the achievements by the exceptional film makers and crews, the SOC Awards proudly supports and salutes the Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles through their annual contribution of fundraising videos that have garnered 18.8M in fundraising and charitable donations to date. The Vision Center is an international referral center for children with complex eye diseases and is the only program of its kind in the United States with expertise in virtually every pediatric ophthalmology subspecialty.

The 2022 Governors Award will be presented during the Society of Camera Operators Awards Celebration hosted virtually on March 5. The virtual Awards Celebration is free to attend, and seats can be reserved  now. 

For further information about the SOC’s Annual Society of Camera Operators Awards Celebration visit SOC.Org.