Davis will be honored Oct. 13 during the festival’s Night of the Stars Tribute at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla. Cecilia Peck, filmmaker and daughter of actor Gregory Peck, will present the award.
The honor recognizes individuals whose work has made a significant impact on cinema. Previous recipients include Mark Hamill, Penelope Ann Miller, Andy Garcia, Laurence Fishburne, Keith Carradine, Patrick Stewart and Annette Bening.