The film industry will honor Tom Cruise this fall with an Honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement, along with the choreographer Debbie Allen and the production designer Wynn Thomas.

Debbie Allen has yet another reason to celebrate her illustrious career — she will soon add an honorary Oscar to her impressive list of accolades. The 75-year-old actor, director, choreographer, dancer,

The quartet will be celebrated at the Academy's Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 16.