Deakins, Oscar winner for “1917” and “Blade Runner 2049,” and Oscar nominated for 13 other movies, has been made a Knight Bachelor for his services to film. He was previously a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire .
Mercurio has been accorded the honor Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for services to television drama. Also receiving an OBE is Dan Dark, former senior vice president and managing director, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, and currently executive vice president, worldwide studio operations for Warner Bros., based in Burbank, for services to the U.K. film industry.
Olivier-winning theater, film and television actor Sheila Hancock has been made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her services to drama and charity. The New Year Year Honours List is the most ethnically diverse honors list yet, with 14.2% of recipients coming from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background. Public sector workers make up 14.8% of the list and include firefighters, medical professionals, teachers, police officers and local government workers – all of whom are being recognized for making a significant individual impact, and in particular in the response to COVID-19.
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