The 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival honors keep on comin’. The latest recipient is veteran actor Jeffrey Wright, currently riding high with a career-redefining performance in “American Fiction,” which has already earned him nods from the Gothams, Golden Globes, Critics Choice and Independent Spirit Awards. Many experts are predicting that Wright may receive his first-ever Oscar nomination next month for his role in the film.
“I’ve been a fan of Mr. Wright since I first saw him in 1993 in the original Broadway production of “Angels in America,” said SBIFF’s Executive Director Roger Durling. “I’ve since admired that he brings a high level of class and integrity to every role he does.
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