MUMBAI: Oscar-winning director Ron Howard, known for his films like Splash, Cocoon, Apollo 13, The Da Vinci Code, Frost/Nixon, Parenthood, A Beautiful Mind and Backdraft will receive a lifetime achievement honour at the 46th Chicago International Film Festival on 12 June.

Howard will receive the Silver Hugo Career Achievement Award at a presentation at the Museum of Science and Industry.

"For the better part of four decades, Ron Howard has maintained a reputation as one of the world‘s most admired directors," festival founder and artistic director Michael Kutza said.

"He has mastered all genres including action spectaculars, moving dramas, chilling thrillers and character-driven comedies. Howard‘s films have left a significant imprint on film history and have changed the way we look at movies," Kutza added.

Earlier recipients of this award include Steven Spielberg, Orson Welles, Francois Truffaut, Sigourney Weaver, Nicolas Cage, Jodie Foster, Robin Williams and Clint Eastwood.