"From The Good Shepherd to Les Misérables, Eddie Redmayne has proven himself an actor poised for greatness," says Harold Matzner, Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. "In The Theory of Everything, as ALS-stricken scientist Stephen Hawking, Redmayne captivates his audience as he goes through a powerful physical transformation, from a healthy college student to a dependent wheelchair-bound middle-aged man, in what is truly a stunning performance. We are honored to recognize Eddie Redmayne with the 2015 Desert Palm Achievement Award for acting."
