Mariska Hargitay, Peter Morgan and Lulu Wang are set to be honored at the inaugural Gotham TV Awards on June 4.
Hargitay will receive the birthday tribute for his work on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Hargitay played Captain Olivia Benson in over 550 episodes. In addition to honoring Hargitay’s career, the Gotham TV Awards will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the NBC drama series.
“The only other character who was present Law & Order: SVU as long as I have it, it’s New York City itself,” Hargitay said. “And what a glorious acting partner, castmate and timeless superstar this city has been. New York has so much to learn about resilience, belief in possibility and survival. I am deeply honored to receive this award from Gotham and dedicate it to the survivors around the world who continue to inspire my work.
Morgan will receive the creator’s tribute for The crown, which will also be in the spotlight for its sixth and final season on Netflix.
“I am thrilled to receive this prestigious inaugural award from the Gotham Institute,” Morgan said. “The Crown has been an incredible 10-year journey and is the sum of so many incredible elements, both in front of and behind the camera. This award is truly a recognition of everyone’s work and so, on behalf of all of us, thank you.
Expatriates creator Wang will receive the Spotlight Tribute at the Gotham TV Awards for her work adapting Janice YK Lee’s novel into the Prime Video series.
“It’s a huge privilege to tell stories, and having the support of a community to continue telling stories is an even bigger privilege,” Wang said. “As someone who has always fought for belonging, I am deeply moved to receive this honor from an institute that values independent voices and forges new paths for those who have historically felt like outsiders in this industry .
Recipients of the tribute will be honored at the inaugural Gotham TV Awards ceremony, which will take place in person at 7 p.m. on June 4 at Cipriani 25 in New York.
“In launching the 2024 Gotham TV Awards, we are proud to continue a long tradition of the Gotham Awards by honoring iconic artists and creators who have enriched the landscape and pushed the boundaries of television, making an indelible impact on the medium,” said said Jeffrey Sharp. , The executive director of Gotham. “Lulu Wang and Peter Morgan created deep, ambitious shows that captured the artistic breadth of television, while Mariska Hargitay delivered one of the most iconic performances in television history. We look forward to honoring each of them at the inaugural Gotham TV Awards and announcing the first-ever Gotham TV Awards winners.
