MUMBAI: The Bradford International Film Festival (BIFF) has honoured veteran Tom Courtenay with a lifetime achievement award. The 76-year-old star who is known most for his role in The Dresser accepted the award at the National Media Museum in Bradford. The special acknowledgement marked the 50th anniversary of his classic film Billy Liar.
 
"Bradford is a city that has played a significant part in my film career. I shot ‘Billy Liar‘ here 50 years ago, and then 20 years later returned to make The Dresser at The Alhambra Theatre," Courtenay said while accepting the award.
 
Earlier recipients of the BIFF Lifetime Achievement Award include John Hurt, Ken Loach and Richard Attenborough.