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Spacey has been artistic director at London's Old Vic
since 2004
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actor and Old Vic director Kevin Spacey will be honoured with a special prize
at this year's Olivier Awards.
The
55-year-old is currently artistic director at London's Old Vic and is famous
for his film and TV roles in American Beauty and House of Cards.
BBC reports the
Oscar-winner is being honoured for his outstanding contribution to the Old Vic,
where he became artistic director in 2004. He steps down later this year.
The
actor is widely credited with reviving the theatre's fortunes.
"His
advocacy of London theatre has been a constant boon, and many of us will miss
him as a valued colleague," said Caro Newling, president of the Society of
London Theatre.
Matilda director Matthew
Warchus is to take over from Spacey in the autumn.
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