‘1917’ Cinematographer Roger Deakins, ‘Phantom Thread’ Actor Lesley Manville Recognized With British New Year Honors

1917” cinematographer Roger Deakins, “Phantom Thread” actor Lesley Manville and “Line of Duty” creator Jed Mercurio are among those in the arts named in Britain’s New Year honors list.Deakins, Oscar winner for “1917” and “Blade Runner 2049,” and Oscar nominated for 13 other movies, has been made a Knight Bachelor for his services to film.

He was previously a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Cbe).Manville, who was Oscar nominated for “Phantom Thread” and plays Princess Margaret in the fifth and sixth seasons of Netflix series “The Crown,” has been made a Cbe for services to drama and charity.

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