Glenn Close to Receive Palm Springs Film Festival's Career Achievement Award

Mike Coppola/Getty Images for DIRECTV Glenn Closehas been chosen to receive the 23rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival's Career Achievement Award. Close is the first honoree to be named as the festival begins to announce the talent that will be recognized at its annual awards gala, which will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan. 7. A five-time Oscar nominee, Close will next be seen inAlbert Nobbs, which Roadside Attractions releases Dec. 21. VIDEO: 'Albert Nobbs' Trailer: Glenn Close Dons Drag to Play 19th-Century English Butler "Glenn Close has the gift of mesmerizing an audience whenever she performs," festival chairman Harold Matzner said. "Since her film debut in 1982, Close's ability to capture the essence of a character is unparalleled, be it a femme fatale, a notorious stalker or the trusted aide to a president. InAlbert Nobbs, her upcoming film, Close portrays a woman whose plan for survival in 19th century Ireland is to 'pass' as a man, only to find herself trapped by the reality she's created. Here she revives a previous stage role and brings it to gritty life in yet another bravura performance." FILM REVIEW: 'Albert Nobbs' Past recipients of the Career Achievement Award includeCate Blanchett,Robert Duvall,Clint Eastwood,Morgan Freeman,Samuel L. JacksonandHelen Mirren. The festival runs from Jan. 5-16. Glenn Close Albert Nobbs