He will be presented with the career achievement honor April 14 during thestrike-delayedWriters Guild Awards L.A. ceremony.
He went on to co-write and direct the cult 1979 picThe Warriorsand pen the first twoAliensequels.
His most recent credit was the 2022 Venice-premieringDead for a Dollar, which he wrote and helmed.
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Walter Hills impact on our industry is undeniable, WGA West President Meredith Stiehm said.
His unique style influenced and educated generations of screenwriters who followed.
He has had an enduring, renowned career.
