Las Cruces International Film Festival to honor Ron Perlman on April 4

Over the course of his career, Ron Perlman brought to life iconic characters.

The 73-year-old actor is set to receive the “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award from the Las Cruces International Film Festival.

The event will take place on April 4.

Ross Marks, LCIFF director says Perlman will attend the festival to accept the award.

“Mr. Perlman will screen his iconic film, ‘Hellboy,’ at the Allen Theatres Cineport,” Marks says. “(Ron) will also host a question-and-answer session with the audience.”

That event takes place at 7 p.m. April 4.

Earlier in the day, Perlman is scheduled to speak at New Mexico State University about his long and esteemed career.

Perlman will join a growing list of past recipients which includes Giancarlo Esposito, William H. Macy, Danny Trejo, Brendan Fraser, George Lopez, Cybill Shepherd, Richard Dreyfuss and Edward James Olmos.

Along with the “Hellboy” franchise, Perlman has been part of “The Retirement Plan,” the upcoming reboot of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” as well as “Pinocchio,” “Nightmare Alley,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “Drive,” “Pacific Rim” and “Sons of Anarchy.”

“Ron Perlman is a legendary actor known for his historic roles in ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ and ‘Hellboy.’ His outstanding and diverse body of work is simply impressive,” Marks says. “It is a thrill that the Las Cruces International Film Festival can honor him in person. He is the consummate actor whose values and work ethic reflect the film festival.”

More information can be found at lascrucesfilmfest.com.