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Jason Merritt/Getty Images Brad Pitt will be honored at the 23rd annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, which has selected the actor to receive its Desert Palm Achievement Actor Award for his lead role in Moneyball and supporting turn in The Tree of Life.our editor recommendsAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Lend Support To '72 Days' at a Casual Private Party Year of the Hunk: How George Clooney, Brad Pitt Could Save the Oscars SAG Awards Nominations: The Nominees' ReactionsSAG Awards Nominations: The Complete ListCharlize Theron, Patton Oswalt and The Cast of 'Young Adult' to Be Honored at the Palm Springs Film Festival PHOTOS: Palm Springs Film Festival The prize will be presented at the festival's Awards Gala on Jan. 7 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. PHOTOS: SAG Awards Nominees "Brad Pitt consistently mesmerizes audiences with the depth and versatility of his performances. He has the rare ability to interpret and capture the most complicated facets of human nature, infusing his roles with strength and emotion," festival chairman Harold Matzner said. "In The Tree of Life, he portrays a father whose sensitive son tries to make sense of their relationship and understand the wrongs of a difficult childhood.In Moneyball, he faces failure head on and draws upon his dormant, though fierce competitive nature to become a standout in the world of major league baseball management." Pitt has received the NY Film Critics Circles' best actor award for his work in the two films. He also has received a best actor nomination from the both the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Screen Actors Guild for Moneyball. In 2007, Pitt along with the cast of Babel, received the festival's Ensemble Performance Award. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Brad Pitt's Most Memorable Movies Palm Springs International Film Festival Brad Pitt The Tree of Life Moneyball