John Malkovich Honored as Performer of the Year at SBFF

WHO:

Deadline - John Malkovich, a two-time Oscar nominee

Variety - Martin McDonagh, director of "Wild Horse Nine"

WHAT:

Deadline - John Malkovich has been selected to receive the Santa Barbara Film Festival's Outstanding Performer of the Year Award.

Variety - The award will be given for Malkovich's performance in "Wild Horse Nine."

Deadline - Malkovich won the Best Actor prize at the Venice Film Festival for his role in "Wild Horse Nine."

WHERE:

Variety - The award will be presented at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

WHEN:

Variety - The 42nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place from Feb. 3-13.

HOW:

Variety - "Wild Horse Nine" recently screened at the Telluride, Toronto, and Venice film festivals.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 18:00 UTC)

John Malkovich has been selected to receive the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival for his acclaimed performance in "Wild Horse Nine." This recognition comes on the heels of Malkovich winning the Best Actor prize at the Venice Film Festival for the same role, which has also been showcased at the Telluride and Toronto film festivals. The 42nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival will take place from February 3 to 13.