LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kris Kristofferson was among the stars honored Saturday at the Diversity Awards in Hollywood.
The ninth annual gala, presented by the Multicultural Motion Picture Association, recognized the actor and country singer with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Saturday's honorees were chosen by the 1,200 voting members of the MMPA, based on their work in improving diversity on film and television, said spokesman Brad Daly.
Other entertainment professionals honored include actors Vin Diesel, Cuba Gooding Jr., Ving Rhames and Philip Seymour Hoffman, and the directing/producing team of Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins.
Director Kasi Lemmons received the Visionary Award for her work on such films as "Eve's Bayou" and "The Caveman's Valentine."
The reality show "Survivor: The Australian Outback" was honored as 2001's Most Diverse Television Ensemble Cast.
Showtime Networks was recognized with the 2001 Diverse Network Programming award. The cable channel has developed original programs such as "Resurrection Blvd.," a Latino family drama, and "Soul Food," a movie-inspired drama centered on a group of African American sisters.
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