JessicaLange will be honoured at the Film Society of Lincoln Centre's annual galatribute in New York City on Apr 17.

A two-time Oscarwinner for Blue Skyand Tootsie, Lange hasacted in more than 30 features including Frances, Music Box, Country, Titus, and the current release Don't ComeKnocking opposite SamShepard.

'JessicaLange is a very special talent,' gala director Wendy Keys said. 'Shehas an uncanny ability to delve into the female psyche with a subtlety that fewactors can match.'

Former honoureesinclude Fred Astaire, Alfred Hitchcock, Federico Fellini, Claudette Colbert,Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, James Stewart, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood,and Mike Nichols.