ADVISORY/Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Announces Julianne Moore as Winner of the 10th Annual Piper-Heidsieck Tribute to Independent Vision Award At the 2001 Sundance Film Festival.News/Assignment Editors & Entertainment Writers ADVISORY...for Saturday (Jan. 20) NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2000 Champagne Piper-Heidsieck is ready to break out the bubbly in proud celebration of a stellar actress and the landmark 10th Anniversary of its prestigious Tribute to Independent Vision Award at Robert Redford's 2001 Sundance Film Festival. This year, Champagne Piper-Heidsieck and Sundance have chosen to honor Julianne Moore Julianne Moore (born December 3, 1960) is an Emmy Award-winning American actress. She has been nominated for four Academy Awards. Biography Early life Moore was born Julie Anne Smith in Fort Bragg, near Fayetteville, North Carolina,[] , who exemplifies the artistic courage and vision central to the Piper-Heidsieck Tribute. As recipient of the 10th Anniversary Award, Julianne will be recognized for her contribution to acting artistry through the diverse roles she has played in films such as The End of the Affair, Boogie Nights, and Magnolia. As the Sundance Film Festival has grown to receive worldwide attention, so has the Piper-Heidsieck Tribute. The Tribute presentation, which includes an A-list attended Champagne reception, has become the hottest ticket in town, with the Piper Award emerging as an important recognition of an actor's commitment to portraying original and challenging characters on screen with insight and sensitivity. Over the past ten year history of the award, Champagne Piper-Heidsieck and Sundance have applauded some of the most prominent names in independent film. A remarkable group of actors has been honored, two going on to win best actor Oscars in the same year, (a)Kevin Spacey spac·ey adj. Slang Variant of spacy. Adj. 1. spacey - stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug spaced-out, spacy unconventional - not conventional or conformist; "unconventional life styles" (2000), Laura Dern (1999), Frances McDormand (1998), Tim Robbins Timothy Francis Robbins (born October 16, 1958) is an American Academy Award-winning actor, screenwriter, director, producer, activist and musician. He is the longtime partner of actress Susan Sarandon, with whom he shares liberal political views. (1997), Diane Wiest (1996), Nicolas Cage (1995), Gena Rowlands Gena Rowlands (born June 19 1930) is an American actress who has twice been nominated for an Academy Award, and has won three Emmy Awards for her performances. Biography Early life Rowlands was born Virginia Cathryn Rowlands in Madison, Wisconsin, (1994), Denzel Washington Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is a two-time Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning American actor and director. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his portrayals of several real-life figures, such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin "Hurricane" (1993), and John Turturro (1992). ((a)Oscar winners) Julianne Moore will be honored with the Piper-Heidsieck Tribute to Independent Vision Award at a glittering ceremony on Saturday, January 20 during the 2001 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah Park City is a city located in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is one of two major resort towns in Utah, the other being Moab. It is considered to be part of the Wasatch Back and a part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. . Joining Julianne on stage will be special guest Lyle Lovett. |
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