Samantha Morton Awarded BAFTA Fellowship 2024

British actor, writer, and director Samantha Morton to receive the prestigious BAFTA Fellowship at the upcoming EE BAFTA Film Awards ceremony.

Samantha Morton, celebrated for her roles in 'She Said', 'The Whale', and 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', among others, will be honored with the BAFTA Fellowship, the highest accolade of the British Academy.
The award will be presented at the ceremony hosted by David Tennant in London on February 18, recognizing Morton's exceptional contribution to film, television, and games.
Morton's notable achievements include Academy Award nominations, a Golden Globe win for her role in 'Longford', and a BAFTA Television Award for her directorial debut, 'The Unloved'.
Anna Higgs, chair of BAFTA’s film committee, praised Morton as a 'mesmerizing storyteller with incredible range', highlighting her impact on the British film industry and her efforts to champion underrepresented stories.
Previous BAFTA Fellowship honorees include industry legends such as Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, and Steven Spielberg, placing Morton among an esteemed group of recipients.