I'm a little late in reporting this news due to being stuck in the white wastelands of Northern England for the past couple of weeks. It was great to see the wonderful Eli Wallach awarded with an honorary Oscar last month. Eli (who turned 95 on Dec 7th) collected his award from long time friend Eastwood. Eastwood told the audience (at the Governors Awards ceremony which was held at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on November 13, 2010) about their time while filming The Good, the bad and the Ugly in Spain.
Check out the following link:http://www.oscars.org/video/watch/ga_2010_13_eastwood.html
Robert DeNiro also helped recognize 94-year-old actor Eli Wallach, who was presented with an Oscar statuette for his 60-year acting career that continues today.
"Eli, now that we’re going for the same parts, I hope we can remain friends," DeNiro joked.
Bennett, who was introduced as Wallach’s longtime friend, sang two songs in the actor’s honor.
Eastwood, who worked with Wallach on "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," called him "a great performer and a great friend" and thanked the academy for its "good taste and good sense" in presenting him with an honorary Oscar.
Wallach said he was deeply moved by the award.
"I don’t act to live, I live to act," he said, kissing his Oscar before stepping off stage.
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