<p>"For someone who was told in 1959 that they would never make it in the film industry I feel incredibly surprised and privileged to be receiving this Fellowship from the BFI," contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.<br /><br />The 76-year-old was awarded the prize in recognition of her contribution to cinema and television. <br /><br />Dench follows in the footsteps of previous recipients including Clint Eastwood, Sir Ridley Scott and last year's winner, director Danny Boyle.</p>
<p>"For someone who was told in 1959 that they would never make it in the film industry I feel incredibly surprised and privileged to be receiving this Fellowship from the BFI," contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.<br /><br />The 76-year-old was awarded the prize in recognition of her contribution to cinema and television. <br /><br />Dench follows in the footsteps of previous recipients including Clint Eastwood, Sir Ridley Scott and last year's winner, director Danny Boyle.</p>