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IOL News
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Viola Davis, Ryan Murphy announced as 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
Actress Viola Davis is among the six people who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year. This year's class marks the first inductee ceremony since 2022. The Television Academy is set to honour a group of television legends at the 27th Hall of Fame ceremony later this year. Inductees include an impressive list who represent the arts and have left an undeniable imprint on the industry. The ceremony will take place during the upcoming Televerse Festival on August 16, 2025, at the JW Marriott at LA LIVE. Among the honorees are talk show host and comedian Conan O'Brien, legendary music composer Mike Post, prolific producer Ryan Murphy, and the late Don Mischer, alongside distinguished actors Viola Davis and Henry Winkler. These icons join the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Jane Fonda, Colin Farrell and Lucy Liu, among others. "These trailblazing performers, creators and producers have left an indelible mark on our industry. Their groundbreaking work has shaped and elevated the television landscape in profound ways," expressed Cris Abrego, chairperson of the Television Academy through a statement. Alongside him, Rick Rosen, chairperson of the Hall of Fame selection committee, praised the inductees for their transformative leadership and innovative storytelling, stating: 'All six honorees have elevated the art of storytelling and have had an extraordinary influence on television culture and history." Since its inception in 1984, the Hall of Fame has welcomed over 150 prominent figures. highlighting the Academy's commitment to honouring those who have made extraordinary contributions to television.
The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Viola Davis named among 2025 TV Hall of Fame inductees
The induction will take place later this year. Viola Davis speaks during the Twitter (X) Chat with the Cast of 'The Woman King' during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at Mademoiselle Raw Bar + Grill. Picture:/AFP Hollywood star Viola Davis has been announced as one of six 2025 inductees into the Television Academy's 27th Hall of Fame. The 2025 induction will take place at the Televerse Festival on 16 August in Los Angeles, USA. The Television Academy's Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have made 'outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television', whether through a singular achievement or cumulative impact. ALSO READ: 'All-American': Williams sisters serve up new podcast with X marking the spot Viola Davis among honoured stars The list of 2025 honourees includes comedian Conan O'Brien, super-producer Ryan Murphy, Emmy-winning actor Henry Winkler, legendary composer Mike Post, and the late Don Mischer. Rick Rosen, chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, said all six honourees have elevated the art of storytelling. 'They have had an extraordinary influence on television culture and history. 'Their transformative leadership and innovative work have made a lasting impact on the medium, and the Television Academy is proud to honour their legacy,' he added in a statement. Davis is best known for her role as Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder, among many other shows. In 2015, she made history as the first Black woman to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Fans across social media have since congratulated Davis on her induction. Here are a few reactions from X: SO DESERVED 😭😭😭⭐️⭐️⭐️ — tortured THIQUE mushell™ 🪩 (@betscrables) June 10, 2025 NOW READ: 'Their win is South Africa's win': Deputy Minister Peace Mabe celebrates TxC's BET award
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
TV Academy 2025 Hall Of Fame Honorees: Viola Davis, Don Mischer, Ryan Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Mike Post And Henry Winkler
Viola Davis, Don Mischer, Ryan Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Mike Post and Henry Winker will be This latest roster of inductees, all previous Emmy Award winners, will be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame at the inaugural Televerse festival, which will take place August 14 to 16 at the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California. Organized for both industry insiders and fans of television, The Televerse festival is designed to offer fans and voters 'unprecedented access' to Emmy-nominated series. 'These trailblazing performers, creators and producers have left an indelible mark on our industry,' said Cris Abrego, chair of the Television Academy in a statement. 'Their groundbreaking work has shaped and elevated the television landscape in profound ways. We are honored to welcome these legends into the Hall of Fame and to recognize their exceptional contributions to the evolution of television.' 'All six honorees have elevated the art of storytelling and have had an extraordinary influence on television culture and history,' noted Rick Rosen, chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. 'Their transformative leadership and innovative work have made a lasting impact on the medium, and the Television Academy is proud to honor their legacy.' Since its inception in 1984, more than 150 individuals have been honored by the Television Academy, which originated in that inaugural year with honors bestowed to Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky, producer Norman Lear, newscaster Edward R. Murrow, and executives William S. Paley and David Charnoff.
