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Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
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Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award

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The Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award is an Academy Award given for "consistently high production quality." It is named after the influential film executive Irving G. Thalberg, who was known as the "boy wonder of Hollywood" for his work at MGM. Thalberg was instrumental in shaping the studio's prestigious reputation through his careful supervision of script selection, revision, and final editing. He supported the star system and helped develop many of MGM's popular personalities. The award, established after his death at age 37, recognizes producers who have made a significant contribution to the art of filmmaking. Warren Beatty received this award in 2000.12

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