Henry Warren Beatty, born March 30, 1937, in Richmond, Virginia, is an actor, director, filmmaker, writer, producer, and political activist. He began his career in television with appearances on shows like Studio One (1957), Kraft Television Theatre (1957), Playhouse 90 (1959), and as a semi-regular on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1960). He transitioned to film with his debut in Splendor in the Grass (1961), establishing a career spanning over six decades marked by multifaceted involvement in productions as producer, director, writer, and actor. Beatty is noted for politically charged portrayals of charming outcast heroes and high integrity in filmmaking. He learned from directors like Elia Kazan, Arthur Penn, Alan J. Pakula, and Hal Ashby, and producers such as Sam Goldwyn, Sam Spiegel, and Charles K. Feldman. His career demonstrates exceptional longevity compared to peers, with a focus on assembling films after early successes. His accolades include an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, the Irving G. Thalberg Award (1999), BAFTA Fellowship (2002), Kennedy Center Honors (2004), Cecil B. DeMille Award (2007), and AFI Life Achievement Award (2008).