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Which lifetime-achievement awards did Robert Wise receive late in his career?
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Robert Wise
Robert Wise.
Robert Wise, a highly accomplished director and producer, received several prestigious honors late in his career in recognition of his contributions to cinema:
- D.W. Griffith Award: Presented by the Directors Guild of America in 1988.1
- AFI Life Achievement Award: Presented by the American Film Institute in 1998.1
These accolades honored a career that spanned decades and included iconic works such as West Side Story and The Sound of Music.1