London, Feb 12 (ANI): Vanessa Redgrave is set to receive this year’s Bafta Fellowship for her contribution to cinema.

Redgrave, 73, actress has acted in over 80 movies, including 1977’s Julia for which she bagged the best supporting actress Oscar.

David Parfitt, chairman of the British Academy of Film and Television, said Redgrave was “a hugely talented and respected actress”.

She will receive the honour at the Bafta awards gala on February 21.

“I’m truly delighted - it’s such an honour to be recognised in this way,” the BBC quoted Redgrave, as saying.

She added: “Looking through the list of past recipients shows what a wonderful accolade this is.

“The fact that Alfred Hitchcock was the very first recipient makes it even more special as my father made his first film with him.”

Redgrave, the daughter of actors Sir Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, first received critical acclaim for her stellar performance in Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment.

She became more successful with the title roles in 1968’s Isadora and 1971’s Mary, Queen of Scots.

Redgrave complemented her film success with her performance on the stage and won numerous awards, including Tonys and Oliviers. (ANI)