WHAT: A memorial tribute celebrating the life and career of Billy Wilder, hosted by the Directors Guild of America and Writers Guild of America, west.
In addition to a montage of Wilder's work, friends and fans will speak about this remarkable man and his awe-inspiring career in the entertainment industry.
WHO: Speakers include Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), Tony Curtis (Some Like it Hot, The Rat Race), Larry Gelbart (M*A*S*H, Tootsie), Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, Wonder Boys), Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to Perdition), Jerry Moss, Sidney Poitier (In the Heat of the Night, They Call Me MISTER Tibbs!), George Schlatter (Norman... is That You?), Kevin Spacey (The Usual Suspects, American Beauty) and Billy Bob Thornton (Sling Blade, Monster's Ball).
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2002
Arrivals: 6:15 - 7:00 P.M
WHERE: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA
Arrivals will be on Wilshire Blvd., in front of the Academy
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