The world-famous film actor Geoffrey Rush will be the guest of honor at this year's Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), and he can also receive a lifetime achievement award at the 22nd Cluj festival.

There is probably hardly anyone who does not know the Australian actor's distinctive face. The general public may remember him as the captain of the pirates of the Caribbean, many may also be familiar with the speech teacher who works with special methods in the 2010 film The King's Speech

Shine! received its first Oscar in 1996. in the film, but during his career he received countless recognitions.

He is one of only nine actors to have won an Oscar, an Emmy and a Tony Award – a feat commonly referred to in the industry as the Triple Crown of Acting.

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